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Exide's Bengaluru lithium-ion cell plant to generate revenue from Q3: CEO
Exide Industries expects its Bengaluru lithium-ion cell plant to generate revenue from the third quarter. The company has invested significantly and will invest more to complete the first phase of this project. Initially, the plant will supply domestically manufactured battery cells for electric vehicles and energy storage. Commercial supplies for stationary lithium battery applications are also targeted from the third quarter.
Data Centres, AI & EVs to drive peak power demand to 300 GW in '27: Electricity Minister
India's peak power demand is projected to reach 300 GW next year. This surge is driven by expanding data centers, artificial intelligence, and electric vehicles. Energy storage has become a national imperative due to rising demand and renewable energy additions. India targets around 160 GW of storage by 2035, with clear roadmaps. The country requires 888 GWh of energy storage system capacity by 2035-36.
EVs are emerging as the new choice for long-distance travel: BMW's Hardeep Singh Brar
Electric vehicles are increasingly replacing diesel for longer journeys in India. BMW India reports a significant rise in electric vehicle sales, now comprising 26 percent. The company anticipates electric vehicle sales to reach forty percent by the year 2030. This transition is driven by fuel price increases and improved EV range. BMW plans to offer electric options across its entire vehicle portfolio soon.
EV push threatens CNG and PNG market as city gas firms brace for volume and price pressure: Report
Electric vehicles are gaining ground fast in key city gas areas and the surge is starting to eat into CNG market share and could weigh on long-term PNG demand too, according to a report by brokerage firm Dolat Capital. This comes in contrast to City Gas Distributors cutting prices to defend market share against propane.
Tata Motors PV targets 10x volume growth by FY30; Chairman N Chandrasekaran aims for 20% market share
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles aims for ten-fold volume growth by FY30. The company targets over 1.2 million vehicle sales and 20 percent market share. Significant investments in digital technologies and AI are planned across the value chain. Collaboration with Jaguar Land Rover leverages complementary strengths in manufacturing and technology. The company is committed to electric vehicle transition and future mobility.
EV retail sales at all-time high of 3,06,220 units in June, penetration cross 12 pc: FADA
Electric vehicle retail sales in India reached an all-time high of 3,06,220 units in June. This growth pushed overall EV penetration past twelve percent for the first time, says the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations. The two-wheeler segment led this surge, registering substantial year-on-year increases. Electric passenger and commercial vehicles also saw their best-ever months. Electrification has now moved decisively into the mainstream of Indian auto retail.
Himadri-backed Sicona secures AUD 45 million ARENA funding for battery technology
Sicona Battery Technologies secured significant funding for its advanced battery materials. This investment will build a commercial-scale demonstration facility in New South Wales. The new plant will produce silicon-carbon anode material for electric vehicles. This technology promises increased battery energy density and faster charging speeds. Himadri Speciality Chemical's stake in Sicona strengthens its clean energy strategy.
Nifty Auto up 1% on record June sales; TVS Motor, Bajaj Auto among top bets
According to FADA, the share of electric vehicles in overall two-wheeler sales rose to 10.6 per cent, hitting the double-digit mark for the first time.
Bajaj Auto plans to double EV capacity
The over 80-year-old automobile giant is currently second to TVS Motor by market share in electric vehicles (EV).
Delhi EV policy's real challenge for automakers could come if other states follow: Morgan Stanley
Delhi's ambitious EV Policy 2026 aims to accelerate clean mobility by phasing out internal combustion engine vehicles in select segments, with incentives for electric adoption. While immediate impact on automakers is modest, the risk lies in similar policies spreading nationwide. The report highlights challenges for the motorcycle segment and emphasizes localized battery manufacturing for energy security.
Adani takes on Birla, Vedanta with $11.5 billion aluminium bet
The proposed 2 mtpa plant in Odisha would also help India reduce its reliance on imported aluminium, a light-weight metal that is increasingly used in electric vehicles
Delhi EV Policy 2026 paves way for hydrogen-powered vehicles
Delhi's new Electric Vehicle Policy 2026 paves the way for hydrogen fuel-based vehicles within four years, aiming to curb vehicular emissions, a major contributor to air pollution. The city plans to introduce two hydrogen-powered buses soon, with the Delhi Transport Corporation collaborating with NTPC for this initiative. This move signifies a significant stride towards cleaner, sustainable public transportation and a future-ready mobility ecosystem for the national capital.