Reliance Infra plans to manufacture electric cars, taps ex-BYD executive

India’s Reliance Infrastructure is considering plans to manufacture electric cars and batteries, and has hired the former India head at China’s BYD Co to advise on its plans, two sources briefed on the matter told Reuters. The company, part of Anil Ambani’s Reliance Group, has hired external consultants to conduct a “cost feasibility” study for … Read more

Tata Motors teams with Delta, Thunderplus to grow India’s EV charging grid

Homegrown automaker Tata Motors, has announced a collaboration with Delta Electronics India and Thunderplus Solutions Pvt Ltd to enhance the electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across the country. This partnership aims to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles, particularly in the commercial sector, by expanding the availability of charging stations on high-traffic routes. The memorandum … Read more

Amara Raja signs MoU with Piaggio India

Amara Raja Advanced Cell Technologies Private Limited (ARACT), a wholly owned subsidiary of Amara Raja Energy & Mobility Limited (AREM), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Piaggio Vehicles Private Limited, a 100% Indian subsidiary of the Italian auto giant, Piaggio Group. ARACT will collaborate with Piaggio India to develop and supply LFP (Lithium … Read more

Bajaj Auto-powered electric mobility company Yulu eyes global ride

Bajaj Auto-backed Yulu, India’s largest shared electric mobility company, is eyeing international markets with its electric two-wheeler ecosystem around 2025-26. This expansion will be driven by a new product from Bajaj, alongside Yulu’s broader plans to grow its market presence and product offerings in India. The company aims to achieve profitability by 2024-25. Yulu is … Read more

India China investments: Modi govt may ease curbs on some Chinese investments

India is likely to ease restrictions on Chinese investment in non-sensitive sectors like solar panels and battery manufacturing where New Delhi lacks expertise and which hinders domestic manufacturing, two government sources said. In 2020, India tightened scrutiny on investments from companies based in China due to military tensions in the remote Himalayan border. The government … Read more

As EV revolution slows down, automobile major Ferrari enters the race

Gliding on robotic haulers, a line of Ferrari frames maneuvers through a gleaming new factory in Northern Italy. At each station, engineers in cherry red uniforms add a component — an engine block, a dashboard, a steering wheel — as they transform the bodies into hybrid vehicles. Up next: fully electric. A lot is riding … Read more

Amara Raja signs technical licensing pact for LFP cells

Amara Raja has signed the technical licensing agreement with GIB EnergyX Slovakia, a subsidiary of China-based Gotion High-Tech Co. Gotion Hi-tech has a global EV battery market share of 2.2% and is backed by VW. It’s key customers include Geely, Chery, BAIC, Leap Motors, Chana, and VinFast. As a part of the agreement, GIB will … Read more