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Indigenous 30 kW EV drive system unveiled at IIT Madras
By March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

An indigenously developed 30 kW Wide Band Gap (WBG)-based Integrated Drive System (IDS) for electric vehicle applications has been launched in Chennai. The technology was unveiled by S. Krishnan, Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras). The system has been developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Thiruvananthapuram, in collaboration with IIT Madras and Lucas TVS. The development was carried…

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Axis Bank partners with Tesla to offer EV financing in India
By March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

Axis Bank Limited has partnered with Tesla as a preferred financier to provide customised auto loan solutions for customers purchasing the electric vehicle manufacturer’s cars in India. The collaboration aims to simplify electric vehicle (EV) financing through tailored repayment options and a digital onboarding process, according to a joint announcement issued on March 4. Under the partnership, Axis Bank will offer curated auto loan products designed for customers purchasing Tesla vehicles in the premium EV…

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Karnataka plans EV City near Bengaluru
By February 6, 2026February 6, 2026

The Government of Karnataka has announced plans to develop a large scale Electric Vehicle (EV) City near Bengaluru to strengthen the state’s electric mobility and advanced battery technology ecosystem. The proposal was outlined during an industry consultation chaired by Karnataka Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Priyank Kharge. The meeting was attended by representatives from more than 30 electric vehicle and battery technology companies. The proposed EV City is planned on around 100 acres…

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Drivn secures up to $80 million from Nomura for electric bus, truck rollout
By February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

Drivn, a Gurugram based electric mobility startup, has secured financing commitments of up to $80 million from global financial services group Nomura. The funding will support the first phase of deploying close to 1,000 electric buses and trucks for inter city and heavy transport operations. Founded in 2023 by Manav Bansal and Alpna Jain, Drivn operates a full stack platform that acquires, owns, and leases commercial electric vehicles. Its business model integrates asset leasing with…

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Epic Energy ties up with REFNIC for lithium-ion battery recycling facilities
By February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

Epic Energy Limited has entered into a technical collaboration with REFNIC, a brand operated by Zetrance Technology, to set up lithium ion battery recycling and second life application facilities. The project will be implemented through Epic Energy’s special purpose vehicle, Swachchha Urja Nirman LLP (SUN LLP). Under the arrangement, REFNIC will act as the technical partner and will be responsible for the design, engineering, integration, installation, and commissioning of the facilities. Epic Energy plans to…

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GreenCell Mobility raises $89 million to scale electric bus operations
By January 23, 2026January 23, 2026

GreenCell Mobility, the electric bus platform of Eversource Capital, has raised $89 million in mezzanine funding from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), British International Investment (BII), and Tata Capital. The funding will support the expansion of its electric bus fleet to 3,700 buses across multiple Indian states and union territories. The mezzanine capital, which combines debt and equity features, will be used to deploy buses on intra-city routes in Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar,…

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Concord unit wins Rs 47 crore NTPC hydrogen locomotive contract
By January 22, 2026January 22, 2026

Concord Control Systems Limited has secured a historic contract, valued at Rs 47 crore, to develop the world’s highest-horsepower green hydrogen hybrid locomotive. The project, awarded to its subsidiary Advanced Rail Controls Private Limited by NTPC Limited, will convert a diesel locomotive into a 3,100 HP hydrogen-powered engine, nearly doubling the existing global benchmark. The project aims to deliver a commercially deployable freight locomotive using green hydrogen. With a planned output of 3,100 HP, the…

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India begins trials of first hydrogen powered train
By January 12, 2026January 12, 2026

India has commenced trial runs of its first hydrogen-powered train, a significant step toward cleaner rail transport. The testing is being conducted by the Research Designs & Standards Organisation (RDSO) on the Jind-Sonipat section of Northern Railway. The train, developed by the Integral Coach Factory in Chennai, is undergoing oscillation tests and Emergency Brake Distance trials as part of a comprehensive evaluation. According to Northern Railway officials, the trials are now underway. While an official…

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Ashok Leyland opens UP’s first electric bus manufacturing facility
By January 12, 2026January 12, 2026

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated Hinduja Group flagship Ashok Leyland’s integrated electric vehicle manufacturing plant in Lucknow, marking a major expansion of the company’s electric and alternative fuel vehicle production capacity. The plant, located in Sarojini Nagar, was inaugurated in the presence of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Union Heavy Industries Minister H D Kumaraswamy. It is the first dedicated electric bus manufacturing facility in the state. Developed over around 16 months on…

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Draft battery Aadhaar guidelines released for lifecycle traceability
By January 12, 2026January 12, 2026

India has taken a step towards creating a unified digital identification and traceability framework for batteries with the release of draft Guidelines for Implementation of Battery Pack Aadhaar System. The draft has been prepared by a committee constituted by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) and proposes a standardised digital record for tracking batteries across their entire lifecycle. The proposed Battery Pack Aadhaar (BPAN) is designed as a unique digital identity for battery…

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