To advance electric mobility in India, Blive, India’s first multi-brand electric vehicle (EV) selling platform, joins hands with Elocity, a leading Canada-based pioneer EV charging solution. Both companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to partner deployment and support of smart EV charging networks in Indian and global markets. 

BLive is currently present in 46 Indian cities and provides an omnichannel experience to its customers, with over 20 companies featured on its platform, including an online E-commerce store and premium experience outlets all over India. BLive is rapidly growing its presence across India, reaching 100 premium Multibrand Stores by 2024, offering E-Scooters, E-Cycles, Delivery Ebikes, and many other distinctive form factors to forward its objective to accelerate the adoption of EVs. 

Elocity operates in nine nations across four continents, with its engineering headquarters in India. Their entire product line is for the Indian market under "Make in India," with technical expertise across the globe. Elocity solves technical and business challenges around interoperability, data privacy, payment processing, and security for better and faster EV adoption. Through the use of its HIEV technology, Elocity connects the EV charging ecosystem digitally to generate value, encourage improved demand management coordination, and improve the EV charging experience for EV drivers.

Samarth Kholkar, CEO and Co-founder of BLive, said, “With Elocity, we are expanding our network and services to more Indian and global markets. We are committed to easing the transition to EVs for everyone involved in the EV ecosystem, including companies and end-users. One of the most crucial ways to encourage EV adoption in India, in our opinion, is to make EV charging easy to reach and use.”

Prity Singh, Elocity’s Managing Director for India, said, “Elocity is laser-focused on innovating to solve the most pressing concerns in the EV charging space”. She went on to add to her point by saying that working with BLive demonstrates our commitment to developing and expanding the EV ecosystem in India. She continued by mentioning that Elocity is currently working with numerous prestigious businesses and governmental institutions in India, North America, as well as other parts of the world. To maximize advantages for all parties, we'll keep working with a vast spectrum of technological specialists, businesses, governmental organizations, and EV users. In order to solve the concerns of knowledge, accessibility, and cost for EV customers, integrating our EV charging solutions with the BLive digital store system is crucial. The entire EV charging ecosystem is already connected owing to our integrated charging hardware and software solutions, and EV drivers will benefit from this cooperation. 

Potential EV buyers currently do not have access to a wide range of brands, finance, insurance, and charging alternatives because there are no walk-in stores for all-inclusive options. The key to enhancing the EV drivers' experience and the feasibility of the EV charging business model is Digital stores and a great EV user charging experience. Blive EV store, an omnichannel store with top EV brands, a community of EV experts, and fantastic offers, solves this issue.

By establishing a strong Elocity-charging powered network in India and the rest of the world to hasten EV adoption, the BLive and Elocity relationship is essential in assuring a sustainable EV future. 

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Bengaluru-based electric motorcycle maker Ultraviolette Automotive has expanded its presence across India with the launch of new experience centres in five cities – Madurai, Kolkata, Berhampore, Jaipur and Yelahanka (Bengaluru) – within a span of 72 hours. The company has also opened its second experience centre in Bengaluru, taking its total presence to 17 cities nationwide.

The rapid rollout is aimed at meeting growing demand for its F77 series, including the F77 SuperStreet and F77 MACH 2 models. These new ‘UV Space Stations’ will offer customers test rides, vehicle delivery, aftersales support and access to genuine spare parts.

Narayan Subramaniam, CEO and Co-Founder, Ultraviolette Automotive, said, Ultraviolette’s active expansion is not just about scaling but also about strategy and impact. With the opening of five new experience centres in a short span of 72 hours and launch of a second experience centre in Bengaluru today, we are delivering on our commitment to architect a scalable customer ecosystem with robust sales and aftersales facilities. Our launch in ten countries across Europe in June 2025 and the second phase of India expansion underscores the agility of our operational model, and our vision of serving our customers across hundred cities by FY 2026. Designing and building in India isn’t just a philosophy, it’s about laying the foundation for long-term value creation, and prioritizing service excellence ahead of new product rollouts. We are ushering in the next wave of design-led and advanced tech mobility.”

The company’s experience centres provide tailored sales and service support, creating an end-to-end customer experience. The expansion marks Ultraviolette’s entry into Rajasthan and West Bengal.

Ultraviolette also continues to upgrade its technology offerings. Its latest ‘GEN3 Powertrain Firmware’ and ‘Ballistic+’ performance mode are now available at no extra cost for all F77 owners, new and existing. These updates improve throttle response, acceleration, and initial torque. Earlier updates in 2024 included features such as Traction Control, Dynamic Stability Control, Hill-Hold Assist, and regenerative braking.

The company aims to further scale its reach to 100 cities across India by FY 2026.

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BYD has made its debut in the top 100 of the Fortune Global 500, securing the 91st position in the 2025 ranking announced on 29 July. This marks a significant leap from its 143rd place in 2024 and represents its fourth consecutive year on the prestigious list since 2022.

The company achieved robust growth across its four core industries in 2024, generating annual revenue of RMB 777.1 billion (around USD 107.1 billion), a 29 percent increase year-on-year. BYD also set a new benchmark in new energy vehicle (NEV) sales, delivering 4.27 million units – a 41 percent surge compared to the previous year – solidifying its position as the global NEV sales leader for the third straight year.

Central to BYD’s success is its dedication to technological innovation, guided by a ‘Technology-based, Innovation-oriented’ philosophy. In 2024, the company invested RMB 54.2 billion (approximately USD 7.47 billion) in R&D, a 36 percent annual rise that exceeded its net profit. Remarkably, BYD has outpaced its annual net profit with R&D spending in 13 of the past 14 years, leading to breakthroughs like the Blade Battery, DiSus Intelligent Body Control System and Megawatt Flash Charging.

Expanding its global footprint, BYD accelerated overseas growth in 2025, with passenger vehicles and pickup trucks surpassing 470,000 units in overseas sales during the first half of the year. Key milestones include launching its European headquarters in Hungary, producing its first vehicle in Brazil and delivering its 90,000th NEV in Thailand. Today, BYD operates in 112 countries and regions, offering sustainable mobility solutions worldwide.

With its rising Fortune ranking underscoring its innovation and global strategy, BYD remains committed to advancing sustainable development and its mission to ‘Cool the Earth by 1°C’ through cutting-edge technology and expanded international presence.

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Automobili Lamborghini has reported strong financial and operational performance for the first half of 2025, demonstrating stability despite global economic challenges. The Italian automaker generated EUR 1.62 billion in revenue, matching previous year figures, while operating profit reached EUR 431 million – a slight decline attributed to unfavourable currency fluctuations. The company delivered 5,681 vehicles during this period, setting a new first-half record with a two percent year-over-year increase.

Maintaining robust profitability at 26.6 percent, Lamborghini continues its sustainable growth trajectory while renewing its entire product lineup. Regional deliveries were led by EMEA with 2,708 units, followed by the Americas (1,732) and APAC (1,241).

The brand's success reflects the execution of its Direzione Cor Tauri strategy, particularly its transition to a fully hybridised lineup. Key models driving this momentum include the Revuelto, Lamborghini's first High Performance Electrified Vehicle (HPEV), featuring a groundbreaking 1,015 HP hybrid powertrain combining a V12 engine with three electric motors. Equally impactful is the Urus SE plug-in hybrid Super SUV, delivering 800 HP with enhanced efficiency and technology.

Later this year, Lamborghini will expand its electrified range with the Temerario, a new V8 HPEV super sports car that recently completed dynamic testing in Estoril. Scheduled for deliveries in early 2026, this model reinforces the brand's commitment to performance-oriented electrification, marking another milestone in its ongoing transformation.

Stephan Winkelmann, Chairman and CEO, Automobili Lamborghini, said, “The results from the first six months of 2025 are solid despite global economic and political instability, confirming that the decision to hybridise the entire range was the right one. The success of the Revuelto and Urus SE demonstrates that our vision is shared by our customers, and we now look forward to the market launch of the Temerario, which will complete the first fully hybrid range in the segment.”

Paolo Poma, Managing Director and CFO, Automobili Lamborghini, said, “In the current macroeconomic and geopolitical context, the financial and business performance of the first half of 2025 demonstrates the resilience we have built over the years, and confirms once again the brand’s positioning among the leading players in the luxury sector.”

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The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), in partnership with the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB), convened a roundtable conference titled ‘Gas se Gati, Bharat ki Pragati’ at the India Habitat Centre, focusing on the role of gas-based fuels in promoting cleaner mobility across India.

Held under SIAM’s ‘Gas Mobility’ initiative, the event brought together government officials, industry leaders and technical experts to discuss the development of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) as alternative fuels for urban and long-distance transport.

In his opening address, Prashant K Banerjee, Executive Director, SIAM, said, “Globally, India is the largest user of gas fuels in mobility. We began with CNG cars and now have the largest gas-based bus and three-wheeler fleet. The launch of the world’s first CNG two-wheeler last year marked another key milestone.”

Dr Hanif Qureshi, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Heavy Industries, highlighted the role of the auto industry in achieving carbon neutrality by 2047. He noted that the government’s production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme supports gas-powered vehicles and localisation of their components.

Additional Secretary from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Sudeep Jain, emphasised the potential of CBG from agricultural waste, stating that converting 10 percent of oil imports to CBG could significantly impact rural development, pollution control and energy self-sufficiency.

Maruti Suzuki’s Rahul Bharti acknowledged the government’s role in expanding CNG infrastructure, with nearly 10,000 stations targeted by 2025. He cited improvements in CNG fuel efficiency and job creation, adding that CBG and LNG also offer promising solutions for the transport sector.

The Commission for Air Quality Management’s Dr Sujit Kumar Bajpayee called gas-based transport a necessity, not a choice, especially for pollution control in Delhi-NCR. He pointed to efforts such as phasing out older vehicles and reducing stubble burning.

Dr Anil Kumar Jain, Chairperson, PNGRB, said India’s energy transition in transport is well underway and gas fuels are an effective transitional option, supported by existing infrastructure.

The thematic session, chaired by Ved Prakash Mishra of the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, reiterated gas’s relevance until full electrification is achieved. Academic and policy experts, including IIT Kanpur’s Prof Mukesh Sharma and MNRE’s Dr Gaurav Mishra, shared data on emissions reduction and the role of bioenergy.

Presentations covered city gas expansion, vehicle technology innovations, and infrastructure challenges, featuring speakers from Bajaj Auto, Mahanagar Gas and the Association of CGD Entities.

A panel discussion on CBG and LNG adoption, moderated by ICF’s Gurpreet Singh Chugh, included input from NITI Aayog, GAIL Gas, Indraprastha Gas, VE Commercial Vehicles and Tata Motors. Speakers discussed scalability, infrastructure needs, and the role of gas in supporting India’s net-zero goals by 2070.

The event concluded with remarks by Ashish Chutani, Chairman, SIAM Gas-Based Mobility Group and Head – Government & Policy Affairs, Maruti Suzuki India.

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