Ninety One Cycles, a brand owned by AlphaVector (India) Pvt Ltd, has crossed a significant milestone of selling three million bicycles, which includes a record 440,000-units sale in the calendar year 2024. This was made possible due to sales growth in excess of 100 percent in markets like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Chattisgarh, Orissa and Jharkhand. On this occasion, AlphaVector also announced its plan to enter the growing electric vehicle (EV) segment with low-speed electric two-wheelers.

Ninety One by AlphaVector has quickly become one of the top active lifestyle and mobility companies in India. Cycling is becoming more and more popular in regions like Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka for everyday commuting and exercise. In these places, Ninety One bicycles are especially well-liked. The brand's wide range of products, which includes mountain bikes, fat tyre bikes, hybrid bikes and electric bicycles (e-cycles), appeals to a wide range of consumers, from fitness fanatics and urban youngsters to eco-conscious families and rural commuters.

Ninety One has demonstrated its dedication to meeting the changing mobility demands of its current clientele by making a calculated move into the low-speed electric two-wheeler (e-scooter) industry. Although AlphaVector has spent the previous four years in the electric cycle market, its entry into the e-scooter market will guarantee its customers dependable, inventive and reasonably priced individualised transportation. The company wants to make eco-friendly transportation accessible and aspirational for urban millennials, fitness enthusiasts and rural commuters equally by using the similar client niche and strong distribution network that drove its bicycle success.

Sachin Chopra, Co-Founder and CEO, AlphaVector (India) Pvt Ltd, said, “Achieving the milestone of 3 million bicycles sold is a proud and humbling moment for us at AlphaVector. This achievement underscores the trust and confidence our customers place in Ninety One and reflects our unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional mobility solutions. With a steadfast focus on superior design, advanced engineering and affordability, we are excited about augmenting our customer offering with the foray into the low-speed two-wheeler segment. As we forge ahead, we are driven by a vision to revolutionise mobility through innovation and lead the charge in the electric mobility space."

Chinese electric vehicle major BYD is set to unveil its latest offering for the Indian market the Sealion 7 e-SUV at the upcoming Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025.

The company which currently sells the Atto 3, eMAX 7 and the Seal EV in India, is also celebrating 17 years of operations in India. In 2024, the company sold 2,904 EVs in the country.

The EV is already being sold globally and gets a 15.6-inch rotating centre screen, Nappa leather seats, 128-colour ambient lighting, 12 Dynaudio speakers and ventilated & heated front seats in the inside.

The BYD Sealion 7 supports fast charging upto 230 kW, which allows it to go from 10 percent to 80 percent in under 24 minutes. A zero to 100 kmph in under 4.5 seconds and a top speed of 215 kmph. Globally, the BYD Sealion 7 e-SUV come with 482 km range for the rear-wheel-drive (RWD) variant and 456 km for the all-wheel-drive (AWD) variant. The AWD variant in Europe has a range of 502 km. `

The BYD Sealion 7 will go on sale in H1 2025, id equipped with BYD's Intelligent Torque Active Control (iTAC) and the CTB (Cell to Body) technology. The company says the Sealion 7 is designed by Wolfgang Egger, Global Design Director, BYD and features sleek, flowing lines, an aerodynamic profile, and a distinctive ‘Ocean X’ front styling.

Rajeev Chauhan, Head of Electric Passenger Vehicles (EPV) Business at BYD India, said, "The Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 is a pivotal platform for BYD, underscoring our advancements in premium and advanced EV technologies. The showcase of the BYD Sealion 7, and some of our other globally successful products and technologies reaffirms our dedication to leading the electric vehicle market and expanding our product portfolio that offers a comprehensive range of new energy vehicles to our customers. Our commitment to innovation and excellence aligns with our mission to promote sustainable mobility solutions. We are delighted to witness growing customer preferences for our range of products and the overall strategic growth signifies BYD's commitment to better serve the Indian market, providing enhanced access to its cutting-edge vehicles and technologies. In line with this, we plan to expand our dealership network from 27 to 40 locations by the end of this month."

The EV maker will also showcase its global product range and technology at the event. In 2024 alone the company sold over 4.27 million EVs worldwide, clocking a 41.26 percent YoY growth.

Vadodara-headquartered electric vehicle manufacturer of ‘Joy e-bike’ and ‘Joy e-rik’ brand Wardwizard Innovations & Mobility has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with C4V, a New York-based lithium-ion battery technology.

As per the understanding, C4V will utilise its knowledge of high-charging cycle battery pack, cells and LFP batteries optimised for Wardwizard’s EV portfolio in India.

The partners will work together to define product specifications, develop prototypes, and test the performance and reliability of the batteries. The aim is to localise EV battery manufacturing.

Yatin Gupte, Chairman & MD, Wardwizard Innovations & Mobility, said, “This partnership with C4V Holdings is a milestone in our journey to revolutionise the EV ecosystem. By collaborating on cutting-edge battery technology, we aim to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers while contributing to India’s green mobility vision. This MoU reaffirms our commitment to localisation and advancing technological capabilities in the EV industry.”

Dr. Shailesh Upreti, CEO, C4V, said, “We are excited to partner with Wardwizard Innovations to bring our advanced battery technology to India. This collaboration provides C4V with a valuable opportunity to establish supply agreements not only in India but also in other key regions. By leveraging Wardwizard’s expertise and market presence, we aim to deliver high-performance battery solutions that drive innovation and growth for both companies while supporting the global transition to sustainable energy.”

Blue Energy Motors, a leading alternative energy commercial vehicles manufacturer, has attained the milestone of saving 10,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions through the deployment of its Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)-powered trucks. This the company said is equivalent to the annual carbon absorption of over 4,00,000 trees.

The data from Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) points out that commercial vehicles account for just 4 percent of the vehicle parc in the country, but contributes nearly 40 percent of CO2 emissions. Thus the transition of alternative energy solutions for the CV sector would play a crucial role in cutting down on carbon emissions.

Anirudh Bhuwalka, CEO, Blue Energy Motors, said, “Achieving the milestone of saving 10,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions is a testament to our unwavering commitment to driving sustainable change in the trucking industry. At Blue Energy Motors, we are not just transforming logistics with our alternate fuel trucks; we are setting a benchmark for green innovation and demonstrating the potential of clean energy solutions in decarbonizing logistic operations. Alongside our LNG advancements, we are actively working on other alternate fuel commercial trucks to offer comprehensive sustainable solutions for the future of mobility. This achievement reinforces our vision of a cleaner, greener future, and we remain dedicated to leading the way in sustainable mobility for India and beyond.”

Blue Energy Motors claims LNG trucks have 30 percent less CO2 emissions compared to its diesel counterpart. Furthermore, it is also in advanced stage to introduce electric vehicle offerings.

South Korea-based energy start-up Deogam is set to showcase its ‘electric recycle’ system for electric vehicles at CES 2025, Las Vegas.

The company states its solution reclaims energy lost to harmonics generated in EV power system and recycle it for vehicle power usage.

EVs use secondary batteries to power their motors. An inverter converts the energy stored in these batteries from DC (direct current) to AC, which generates heat and harmonics. These harmonics lead to energy loss, which increases with higher power input and vehicle performance.

Deogam’s ‘electric recycle’ system uses a toroid-shaped energy core to capture harmonics and convert them into usable electrical energy. The recycling system generates high electromotive force, which allows stable energy conversion even with significant input voltage fluctuations within a ‘buck and boost’ converter. The company claims its internal tests show it can reclaim 18 percent of energy lost to harmonics, increasing EV driving range by up to 10 percent.

The start-up has inked an MoU with Kakao Mobility to target South Korean electric taxi market in 2025. Following up to successful use cases in South Korea, it aims to introduce its solutions in Germany, Norway, and key U.S. cities.

Kim Jinouk, CEO, Deogam, said, "If our electric recycling system were applied to 14 million EVs worldwide, each driving 30 kilometres, the reclaimed energy would total approximately 3 million megawatts (MW). This efficiency underscores the system's growing importance in achieving global carbon neutrality."

“With this technology, Deogam aims to make the electric recycle system an essential component for every EV worldwide. Since the system's carbon emissions during energy production are nearly zero, we plan to focus on markets in Western Europe, which are leading the charge in carbon neutrality," concluded Jinouk.