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Delhi plans to introduce 7-seater electric vans for congested areas

The service is aimed at bridging connectivity gap between residential neighbourhoods, Metro stations and major bus corridors, particularly in unauthorised colonies, village clusters and densely populated localities with narrow roads.
Published on Jul 10, 2026 10:59 am IST

Ford recalls 110,626 Mustang vehicles in US over wiper and drivetrain defects

Ford is recalling 110,626 Mustang, Mustang GTD and Mustang Mach-E vehicles in the US (Pexel/Representative image)
Published on Jul 07, 2026 11:36 pm IST

'New EV policy will help long-term car owners': Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta during her interview at her official residence Raj Niwas Marg in New Delhi, India.
Updated on Jul 05, 2026 07:16 am IST

Delhi EV Policy 2026 approved: 30 lakh cap on tax waiver for electric cars

The policy also introduces purchase incentives for vehicle categories that will be mandatorily electrified over the next two years, with only electric three-wheelers and N1 category light goods vehicles to be registered from January 1, 2027, followed by only electric two-wheelers from April 1, 2028.
Updated on Jun 30, 2026 08:34 am IST

Polestar exits US market as Trump blocks EV sales over China-linked tech

Polestar exits the US market from 2027 after the Trump administration blocked sales (REUTERS/Temilade Adelaja/File Photo)
Updated on Jun 25, 2026 11:29 pm IST

Lucid layoffs: EV maker cuts 18% workforce, eliminates COO's role

Lucid layoffs: EV maker cuts 18% of its U.S. workforce, removes the COO role (REUTERS/Jeenah Moon/File Photo)
Published on Jun 23, 2026 03:15 am IST

3 killed, 3 injured after speeding car runs over roadside stall in Bhubaneswar

At least three killed and three injured as speeding car runs into roadside stall in Bhubaneswar
Updated on Jun 16, 2026 11:55 am IST

EVs still at 2.9% of UP fleet; e-rickshaws drive adoption

Lucknow emerged as the state’s largest EV market with 33,103 registrations, accounting for 8.7% of all EVs registered during the year. (For representation)
Published on Jun 07, 2026 05:22 am IST

EVs as future of affordable mobility

EV (Shutterstock)
Published on Jun 06, 2026 04:48 pm IST

Chandigarh: Saini meets industry representatives and investors in Delhi

Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini drives an electric car (EV), at Haryana Bhawan, in New Delhi on Friday. (ANI)
Published on May 23, 2026 07:38 am IST

Building the backbone of India’s EV future

India’s EV industry, still in its formative years, has created a fragmented and inconsistent battery ecosystem. (HT)
Published on May 23, 2026 04:16 am IST

Subsidising the status quo: How BEE fails EV transition

Nearly half of India’s car market is controlled by companies that have been consistently and systematically outpaced in every global EV market. (HT Archive)
Published on May 06, 2026 09:33 pm IST

Noida authority to launch 13 EV charging stations

The proposed stations will be strategically located across key locations, including Sector 6 near Noida Authority office, Ganga Shopping Complex in Sector 29, Sector 25A near Spice Mall, Sector 24 near ESIC Hospital, Film City in Sector 16-A, and Sector 63 near Haldiram store. Additional sites have been identified in Sectors 58, 61, and 16, as well as near Amity University in Sector 125 and at the Sector 15, Sector 18 and Electronic City Metro Stations, said officials. (HT Archive)
Published on Apr 30, 2026 07:02 am IST

Delhi to seek funds from Centre for EV charging infra in residential areas

The move comes after the previous EV policy’s target of installing around 18,000 public and semi-public charging points by 2024 fell significantly short, with fewer than 2,500 stations set up on ground. (HT Archive)
Published on Apr 16, 2026 04:20 am IST

Solar, biogas-powered EV charging stations planned across district

According to officials, the centres, to be set up along highways and key rural locations, will function as integrated energy hubs powered by solar energy and biogas. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Published on Apr 15, 2026 03:44 am IST

2025 Bhandup bus crash: Mumbai court denies bail to accused driver, says not just a causal accident

2025 Bhandup bus crash: Mumbai court denies bail to accused driver, says not just a causal accident
Published on Apr 13, 2026 08:38 pm IST

Delhi extends EV Policy 2020 until June 30

The extension proposal was approved by the cabinet earlier this week and the draft of the new policy has been sent to the government for public comment. (HT Archive)
Published on Apr 02, 2026 04:28 am IST

Delhi earmarks 11k cr for transport, with focus on ‘sustainable’ ecosystem

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta presents the budget. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)
Published on Mar 25, 2026 02:42 pm IST

Thieves target multiple EV charging stations across Delhi

Based on a complaint by a private firm's operations engineer, a case was registered on March 19, and an investigation was initiated.
Updated on Mar 24, 2026 03:31 am IST

8 of Kishanganj bizman’s family burnt alive in blaze in Indore

Police personnel and people gather as a rescue operation is underway after a fire broke out in a house in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, on Wednesday. (PTI)
Published on Mar 18, 2026 05:47 pm IST

Things I Wish I’d Known Before Buying an EV

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It’s worth planning out charging stops ahead of road trips, and apps including A Better Routeplanner can help.
Published on Mar 13, 2026 04:48 pm IST

5 electric cars I would buy if I needed something compact for city streets

Electric vehicles are steadily becoming more practical for everyday commuting, particularly in urban environments where distances are shorter and charging access is improving
Updated on Apr 01, 2026 06:52 pm IST

Director Mani Shankar's son arrested for assaulting home guard in Hyderabad

Mani Shankar's son was arrested in Hyderabad.
Updated on Mar 05, 2026 09:47 am IST

Driving the India-Japan partnership

EV (Shutterstock)
Updated on Mar 06, 2026 10:06 pm IST

HP mandates installation of EV charging stations in commercial, public buildings

Moving towards becoming a “green energy state”, the state government mandated the installation of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations in all commercial, public, semi-public buildings and real estate projects. (HT File)
Published on Mar 04, 2026 05:56 am IST

Birth of Robin: Giving wings to an EV dream

Birth of Robin: Giving wings to an EV dream
Published on Feb 28, 2026 04:28 am IST

Can India secure enough copper to power 30 million EVs?

EV (Shutterstock)
Published on Feb 25, 2026 03:38 pm IST

5 cars I would choose if I were buying my first car today

Driving is all about experiencing, and here are 5 cars I would choose if I were buying my first car today
Updated on Apr 01, 2026 06:23 pm IST

5 things to know about India-spec Tesla Model Y

Tesla Model Y comes in just a rear-wheel drive setup in India.
Updated on Feb 17, 2026 10:44 am IST

Making a down payment for the future of our cities

The budget must tackle urban dust at its source by steering the construction sector, poised to exceed $2 trillion, towards cleaner practices. This requires targeted fiscal interventions. (Raj K Raj/HT Photo)
Updated on Jan 24, 2026 09:30 pm IST