Olectra Becomes First to Deploy 4,000 Electric Buses

Olectra Greentech has crossed the 4,000 electric bus deployment mark, becoming the first manufacturer in India to achieve the milestone. The achievement comes as competition in India's electric bus market intensifies amid new government tenders and expanding industry capacity.

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Ather Begins Rolling Out Pothole+ Alerts on 450X, 450 Apex, and Rizta Z

Ather Energy has begun rolling out Pothole+ Alerts, a connected-fleet feature that warns 450X, 450 Apex, and Rizta Z riders of potholes and road hazards in real time, eleven months after it was first previewed at Ather Community Day 2025.

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2026 Tata Punch EV Facelift Secures 5-Star Bharat NCAP Safety Rating

The compact electric SUV retains its five-star crash test status after re-evaluation under Bharat NCAP, with the rating now applicable across the entire updated model range.

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India Could Avoid 1.7 Million Premature Deaths by 2050 Through Vehicle Electrification, ICCT Study Finds

A new ICCT study finds India could avoid 1.7 million premature deaths and nearly 97,200 pediatric asthma cases by 2050 through accelerated vehicle electrification, but only if the country hits a 100% zero-emission vehicle sales target by 2045.

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Haryana Approves 100% Motor Vehicle Tax Exemption on EVs Up to ₹30 Lakh

The Haryana Cabinet has approved a 100% motor vehicle tax exemption for electric two-, three- and four-wheelers priced up to ₹30 lakh. The move replaces the earlier 20% exemption and is expected to reduce the upfront cost of buying an...

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Avore Enters the EV Two-Wheeler Race: EX1, EX2, and EX2S Launched in India

Gujarat-based Avore has launched its first electric motorcycle lineup - EX1, EX2, and EX2S, priced from ₹1.25 lakh to ₹1.70 lakh, claiming up to 260 km of range and socket-based charging without a wall-box.

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Meghalaya Cabinet Approves New EV Policy, Announces ₹25,000 Incentive and Registration Fee Waiver

The Meghalaya Cabinet has approved a new EV policy that announces a ₹25,000 purchase incentive and a registration fee waiver for eligible electric vehicle buyers. The government is expected to release detailed implementation guidelines in the official notification.

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Best Electric Cars Under ₹20 Lakh: Windsor, Punch, and Nexon Compared

A detailed comparison of the MG Windsor EV, Tata Punch EV, and Tata Nexon EV - India's top electric cars under ₹20 lakh, covering pricing, range, safety ratings, and H1 2026 sales data.

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Volkswagen's Cheap New EVs Are a Hit in Europe. India Isn't on the Plan.

Volkswagen Group's affordable EV family - the ID.Polo, Skoda Epiq, Cupra Raval, and ID.Cross, has crossed 70,000 orders in Europe, but none of them are currently planned for India, where the group is building a separate, China-derived platform instead.

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Honda Unveils the QC3 - A Longer-Range Answer to the QC1's Biggest Complaint

Honda has unveiled the QC3 electric scooter in India, nearly doubling the QC1's range to 145km with a bigger 3kWh battery, faster charging, and a connected TFT display, though pricing and launch date remain unconfirmed.

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