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Dada Bhuse, speaking on behalf of Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, said that the EV policy was announced by the state on May 23, with the policy coming into effect from August 22 onwards. (Express Photo)

EVs to run without toll on Mumbai-Pune Expressway, Samruddhi Mahamarg, Atal Setu in 8 days

December 10, 2025 1:52 pm

Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Speaker Rahul Narvekar ordered the government to implement the toll waiver as per EV Policy and refund any tolls already paid by EV owners.

Self-reliance in mind, Cabinet nod for Rs 7,280-cr rare earth magnets plan

Self-reliance in mind, Cabinet nod for Rs 7,280-crore rare earth magnets plan

November 27, 2025 2:23 am

India’s consumption of rare earth permanent magnets is expected to double by 2030, but it currently meets its demand primarily through imports, the government said.

Diminutive EVs, price-parity with ICE cars mark Japan’s distinctive electric pursuit

November 02, 2025 2:32 am

It’ll be some time before sales of EV cars gain traction in Japan: Experts

France plans to make 9,000 kms of wireless charging EV highways across the country.

France switches on world’s first road that wirelessly charges EVs on the go

November 04, 2025 4:55 pm

Located near Paris, the 1.5-kilometre-long self-charging highway can charge multiple buses, cars and trucks simultaneously at speeds of up to 200kW.

Delhi govt to start clearing Rs 140 crore pending EV subsidies

September 16, 2025 2:33 am

The EV policy was implemented by the previous Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government and has now been extended for the sixth time

Costs and charging infrastructure are key barriers to EV adoption by Mumbai’s auto and taxi drivers: survey

September 09, 2025 6:43 pm

The report of the survey, which covered 1,200 drivers across all 24 municipal wards of Mumbai, was released by Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik.

Speed up subsidy payment to electric vehicle buyers: HC directs Delhi govt

September 03, 2025 7:50 pm

While the Delhi government argued that no prescribed timeline is specified for disbursal of subsidies in the policy, the court did not find merit in the argument.

New study maps country’s e-truck charging needs: Maharashtra among 5 states that account for over 70% of country's truck charging demand

August 30, 2025 9:04 pm

Ranking at the top among states in projected charging infrastructure requirements by 2030, Maharashtra will require an estimated 1.92 GW of installed charging capacity, the highest in the country, reflecting its concentration of freight corridors, industrial hubs, and highway networks.

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Knowledge Nugget: Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) – Key facts for UPSC Exam

August 29, 2025 1:15 pm

Recently, PM Modi inaugurated and flagged off the ‘e VITARA’ — Maruti Suzuki’s first global strategic battery electric vehicle (BEV). So, what are BEVs? What are the other types of EVs? In Beyond the Nugget, learn about the Sodium-ion (Na-ion) battery.

Suzuki Motor to invest Rs 70,000 crore in India over next 5-6 years: Toshihiro Suzuki

August 26, 2025 1:22 pm

Gujarat facility, serving customers across India and global markets will shortly become one of the world's largest automobile manufacturing hubs, with a planned capacity of 10 lakh units: Suzuki