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2 held for EV bike scam worth crores in Bengaluru

March 14, 2026 12:10 am

A bike said to be worth around Rs 1.5 lakh was reportedly offered to customers for Rs 35,000.

End of petrol dominance? EV presence in India to rise to 36% by 2035, says Japanese research firm

March 10, 2026 6:14 pm

Hybrid electric vehicles are projected to reach 15% and CNG 18% by 2035, bringing petrol‑diesel usage sharply down to below half of India’s mobility market, as per Nomura Research Institute.

Knowledge Nugget | India’s Push for Electric Vehicles: Types of EVs and policy measures

March 11, 2026 1:38 pm

Electric vehicles are becoming central to India’s clean mobility push. But what are electric vehicles? What are the different types of EVs? What are the government's initiatives to promote EVs? Here's all you need to know. Also, go 'Beyond the Nugget' to know about the India Electric Mobility Index.

Explained: Hybrid cars to get cheaper under Delhi EV Policy 2.0. What are they and how do they work?

March 11, 2026 12:52 am

Delhi may extend road tax and registration fee exemptions to HEVs and PHEVs under its EV policy

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CAQM panel may back only EV registrations in Delhi-NCR by ’30

February 27, 2026 10:32 am

Delhi lacks charging infra, grid capacity, and consumer financing for an all-EV mandate within 4 yrs despite being a major PV market

MSRTC mandates EV charging points at all new fuel outlets on its land, but green fleet transition lags

February 08, 2026 6:10 pm

According to Vahan portal data, Maharashtra has over 5.78 lakh registered EVs, supported by around 4,166 public charging stations.

Union Minister for Heavy Industries H. D. Kumaraswamy

SIAT 2026 | Kumaraswamy: Centre promoting electric vehicles to tackle pollution

January 27, 2026 9:15 pm

In his inaugural address, the Chief Guest commended ARAI for its 60-year contribution to India’s automotive ecosystem.

Reduction in transport emissions needs safer cyclists, not just EVs: Study by IIT, University of Chicago

January 21, 2026 1:57 pm

Published in Nature Cities on Tuesday, the study titled 'The status and politics of bicycling in the cities of low- and middle-income countries' pointed out that transport contributes nearly 30% of greenhouse gas emissions in major Indian cities.

As per a recent research, a vehicle owner could incur 60-70% of the cost of a newly purchased EV just to convert their Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicle to electric.

Want to switch your old petrol or diesel car to electric in Delhi? 5 key things to know

January 14, 2026 8:49 pm

Delhi to offer Rs 50,000 incentive for petrol and diesel car-to-EV conversion. Is it worth the Rs 6 lakh cost? Explore the benefits, challenges, and total cost of ownership (TCO) of EV retrofitting under the new Delhi EV policy.