Electric Vehicle News Update

• Students Build Energy-Positive Solar EV With 1,700 Photovoltaic Cells August 15, 2026 6:27 pm WBAP - Texas Clemson University’s Deep Orange 17 prototype vehicle, Luminetta Image by Clemson Universitynews releaseA lightweight electric coupe developed by Clemson University students and BMW is testing whether solar power, extreme weight reduction and intelligent …
• Hybrid cars are hot again globally August 15, 2026 10:06 am Los Angeles Times Even with gasoline prices near a four-year high, global sales of electric vehicles are slowing as consumers balk at steep prices and spotty charging infrastructure. In this odd climate, hybrid cars are hot again after a quarter-century out of the limelight …
• Mahindra Starts Work on Electric Trucks, First EV Bus Due in FY27  August 15, 2026 8:43 am Autocar Professional Mahindra has started initial development work on electric trucks and is simultaneously working on its first electric bus, extending its electric vehicle push into larger commercial vehicles. According to a senior company official, the electric truck …
• FOCUS: Japanese auto, motorcycle makers back India's drive to cut fossil fuel use August 15, 2026 5:58 am Kyodo News+ NEW DELHI - Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent appeal to Indians to reduce petrol and diesel consumption is reinforcing a broader shift in the country's mobility strategy, with Japanese automakers, a major presence in the country's market, …
• Centre Explores Pantograph Charging For High-Capacity E-Buses August 15, 2026 3:51 am Trak.in India Considers New E-Bus Charging Model The Centre is exploring a new pantograph-based charging system for high-capacity electric buses, a move that could significantly reduce charging downtime and improve the utilisation of large electric buses in Indian …
• ‘Delhi EV policy opens paths’ August 15, 2026 3:02 am The Statesman (India) Delhi’s newly approved Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy has gone beyond the conventional model of offering purchase subsidies by becoming the first in India to lay down a roadmap for phasing out the registration of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles in …
• EMO Energy, e-Sprinto Partner to Deploy 8,000 Electric Scooters Across India August 14, 2026 10:10 am Energetica India EMO Energy and e-Sprinto will deploy 8,000 electric scooters across India during the current financial year, strengthening energy-efficient and reliable EV solutions for commercial mobility and last-mile delivery operations. August 14, 2026. By News Bureau …
• Govt Mandates Alternative Fuel Facilities At Every Third Fuel Outlet Across India August 14, 2026 8:58 am Trak.in Every Third Fuel Outlet To Offer Alternative Fuel The government has mandated that at least every third retail fuel outlet must offer a new-generation alternative fuel within the next three years. The move is aimed at accelerating the availability of …
• Japanese auto, motorcycle makers back India's drive to cut fossil fuel use August 14, 2026 8:37 am The Mainichi This photo taken on May 18, 2026, shows cars queuing up at a gas station in New Delhi. (Kyodo) NEW DELHI (Kyodo) -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent appeal to Indians to reduce petrol and diesel consumption is reinforcing a broader shift in the …
• Karnataka emerges as major EV manufacturing and adoption hub August 14, 2026 6:49 am The Siasat Daily Bengaluru: Karnataka is emerging as one of India’s leading hubs for electric vehicle (EV) startups and large-scale vehicle manufacturing, playing a significant role in the country’s transition towards cleaner mobility. The growing presence of electric …
• Delhi’s EV policy changes the engine, not the system August 14, 2026 6:29 am Eco-Business At a traffic signal in New Delhi, an electric SUV can wait beside an e-rickshaw and a delivery worker on an electric scooter. All three may be counted as evidence of the same green transition, although they embody very different relationships to mobility …
• QuantumScape’s Long Road to Solid-State Batteries: 2029 Target Tests Investor Patience August 13, 2026 9:48 pm WebProNews - Kentucky QuantumScape has spent years promising a better battery for electric vehicles. Faster charging. Longer range. Greater safety. The California company raised billions on those claims after its 2020 SPAC debut. Yet commercial cells remain years away. Its …
• Rio de Janeiro Launches Latin America's First Sensor-Driven Bus Pay System August 13, 2026 8:01 pm Tech Times On Wednesday, Rio de Janeiro's city government unveiled the first 169 buses of the Sistema RIO (Rede Integrada de Ônibus) at the Centro Administrativo São Sebastião in the Cidade Nova district — marking the operational debut of a fleet that does …
• Montra Electric enters international markets with first Super Auto exports August 13, 2026 6:57 pm The Hindu Business Line The company flagged off its first export consignment to Nepal, alongside shipments to Tanzania.  Montra Electric, India’s full-spectrum electric commercial vehicle brand, has initiated international expansion with the rollout of its Super Auto platform …
• The Hybrids Are Coming! The Hybrids Are Coming! August 13, 2026 2:17 pm CleanTechnica A new report from Bloomberg claims hybrid cars — using the 30 year old technology made popular by the Toyota Prius — are now the hottest segment on the new car market worldwide. That has caused some consternation among the staff here at CleanTechnica, …
• PM E-DRIVE Outlay Raised to ₹11,900 Cr; E-2W Support Extended to 2028 August 13, 2026 11:32 am Saur Energy The PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme has recently been amended by the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI), partially modifying the provisions notified on 29th September 2024, 7th August 2025, and 27th March …
• BLive Partners with Tata Motors to Deploy 1,000 Electric Mini Trucks August 13, 2026 8:43 am Autocar Professional Commercial EV platform BLive announced on Wednesday that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Tata Motors to deploy up to 1,000 electric mini trucks across India. The partnership begins with the induction of the first batch of Tata Ace Pro EVs …
• Electric Vehicle Penetration in SCV-Pickup Segment Nears 10%, Says Tata Motors August 13, 2026 8:43 am Autocar Professional Electric vehicle penetration in the small commercial vehicle and pickup segment has reached close to 10 percent, according to Tata Motors, with the company expecting adoption to improve further in the second half of FY27. Higher diesel and CNG prices have …
• ET EV Awards 2026: Meet the People Moving India Towards an Electric Future August 13, 2026 8:16 am ETAuto EV Awards India India's EV story is taking a new direction, a new topic of discussion nowadays. This is not because of new vehicles rolling off assembly lines; it's a battery life that lasts a bit longer and a charging station that actually works …
• Porter flags off 10,000th electric truck in Delhi with Nitin Gadkari August 13, 2026 6:41 am Asianet Newsable Porter has flagged off its 10,000th electric truck in Delhi, an event attended by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari. This milestone reinforces Porter's commitment to cleaner, more efficient goods movement and sustainable urban logistics in India. Porter, …
• BLive, Tata Motors Partner to Deploy Up to 1,000 Electric Mini Trucks August 13, 2026 6:40 am Energetica India BLive partners with Tata Motors to deploy up to 1,000 electric mini trucks through its franchise-owned commercial EV fleet programme, BLive PRIME, backed by INR 100 crore investment. August 13, 2026. By EI News Network BLive, an integrated commercial …
• Gadkari flags off Porter's 10,000th Electric Truck in Delhi August 13, 2026 5:52 am Awaz The Voice New Delhi Porter, India's leading digital goods transportation agency, today flagged off its 10,000th electric truck in Delhi, marking a significant milestone in India's transition towards cleaner and more sustainable urban logistics. The Chief …
• India’s EV charger network crosses 67,600 as FAME-II supports 16.7 lakh vehicles August 13, 2026 4:23 am The Economic Times New Delhi: India has installed 67,657 electric vehicle (EV) chargers across states and union territories, including 1,139 battery-swapping station chargers as on 07.08.2026, while 16.72 lakh EVs have been sold under the Centre's FAME India Phase-II …
• The world’s most pioneering airlines and airports in 2026 – shortlists announced for FTE Global Pioneer Awards August 12, 2026 9:50 pm Future Travel Experience Share on LinkedInLinkedIn Share on TwitterTwitter Share on FacebookFacebook Share on RedditReddit Share on FlipboardFlipboard Share on TumblrTumblr Share via EmailGmail Share on WhatsAppWhatsApp The shortlists for the FTE Global Pioneer Awards 2026 have …
• Inside Tata Group’s vast empire: Jaguar Land Rover, Air India, Tata Coffee and more August 12, 2026 5:06 pm Mint Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran said on Wednesday that he had resigned after failing to secure board approval for his reappointment, amid tensions with Tata Trusts, the charitable arm that controls the Tata Group. Tata Trusts owns about 66% of Tata …
• From coffee to cars: Inside the Tata empire as its chairman steps down August 12, 2026 3:36 pm ETBrandEquity.com Chairman of Tata Sons Natarajan ChandrasekaranThe chairman of India's Tata Sons, N. Chandrasekaran, said on Wednesday that he has resigned in light of the lack of board approval for his reappointment amid tensions with the charity arm that controls …
• Battery damage and EV insurance: What happens when you file a claim, what is covered and what is excluded? August 12, 2026 3:35 pm Business Today “As electric vehicles see growing adoption across India, the need for insurance solutions tailored to their unique requirements is becoming increasingly important,” said Aditya Kumar, Head-Motor Underwriting, Digit Insurance. According to Kumar, EVs use …
• Why India’s Electric Bus Push May Depend More on Finance Than Batteries August 12, 2026 2:32 pm Saur Energy For years, the headline number in India's electric vehicle story has been the electric two-wheeler (e2w) and electric three-wheeler (e3w) count, all thanks to scooters and autos flooding city streets under subsidy schemes.  But a fresh data dump from …
• Over 88,000 EVs subsidized in Madhya Pradesh under PM E-DRIVE scheme August 12, 2026 1:15 pm Asianet Newsable In FY 2025-26, 88,209 electric vehicles were subsidized in Madhya Pradesh under the PM E-DRIVE scheme, with 94,277 deployed state-wide. The Ministry of Heavy Industries noted no e-buses were allocated to the state under this specific program. A total of 88 …
• Govt schemes boost EV sales to 16.72 lakh, over 67,000 chargers set up August 12, 2026 1:14 pm Asianet Newsable India has installed 67,657 electric vehicle chargers, including battery-swapping stations. Under the FAME India Phase-II scheme, 16.72 lakh EVs have been sold, supported by government initiatives like a reduced 5% GST and green licence plates. India has …