Tata Motors, one of the leading commercial vehicle manufacturers in the country, has commenced its first-ever trials for hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks in India.

The pilot scheduled for 24 months will see 16 hydrogen-powered trucks ply across the country in varying configurations and payload capacities. These HD trucks feature Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engines (H2-ICE) and fuel cell (H2-FCEV) technologies with a claimed range of around 300-500 km. The testing will be conducted on popular freight routes around Mumbai, Pune, Delhi-NCR, Vadodara, Jamshedpur and Kalinganagar. This aligns with the country’s vision of achieving net-zero emissions by 2070.

The hydrogen trucks were flagged of by Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways and Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy. Girish Wagh, Executive Director, Tata Motors and other delegates from the Government of India and the company were also present at the event.

Nitin Gadkari said, “Hydrogen is the fuel of the future with immense potential to transform India’s transportation sector by reducing emissions and enhancing energy self-reliance. Such Initiatives will accelerate the transition to sustainable mobility in heavy-duty trucking, and move us closer to an efficient, low-carbon future. I congratulate Tata Motors for taking the lead in this significant step towards enabling hydrogen-powered green and smart transportation."

Pralhad Joshi said, “Hydrogen is an important fuel for India's transition to a sustainable and zero-carbon future. The beginning of this trial is a significant step forward in showcasing the potential of green hydrogen in decarbonizing India’s transportation sector. This initiative, part of the National Green Hydrogen Mission, reflects our commitment to driving innovation and achieving India’s energy independence while contributing to global climate goals. I applaud Tata Motors for taking the lead in this pioneering effort.”

Girish Wagh added, “Tata Motors is deeply honoured to be at the forefront of driving India's transformation towards greener, smarter, and sustainable mobility. As a company with a long-standing commitment to nation-building, we have continuously embraced innovation to develop mobility solutions that contribute to India’s growth and development. Today, with the commencement of these hydrogen truck trials, we are proud to further this legacy by pioneering the transition to clean, zero emission energy for long haul transportation. We are grateful to the Government of India for their visionary leadership in making this possible, and we remain committed to playing our part in building sustainable, future ready mobility solutions that will deliver better performance and efficiency." 

Ergon Labs, a start-up working on electric vehicle powertrain technologies has inked a strategic partnership with Delhi-NCR-based EV maker Omega Seiki to supply its cutting-edge Integrated Power Converter (IPC), which combines an on-board charger and motor controller into a single unit.

As per the understanding, Omega Seiki has placed an order worth INR 500 million to Ergon Labs for supply of IPC in its L5 electric three-wheelers. The partnership also includes a strategic investment by Uday Narang, Founder and Chairman, Omega Seiki, who will join the Ergon Labs' Advisory Board.

Ergon’s IPC is claimed to offer 30 percent (17 degrees) gradeability, with peak torque operation extended from the industry-standard 1 minute to 3-5 minutes.

Around 50 percent faster charging, which allows the EV to get a range of over 50 km in under an hour using any standard 15A socket. Upto 30 percent lower system cost compared to conventional separate on-board chargers and motor controllers. This leads to significant reduction in wiring harness complexity.

The partners have announced that the first commercial deployment of 2,000 units is planned across India in FY26, starting with the L5 Passenger segment — a rapidly growing market fuelled by aggregators like Rapido, Ola and Uber, and increasing adoption in metro cities and regional centres.

They are also jointly developing a high-performance L5 Cargo electric vehicle capable of handling over 500 kg payload with 30 percent gradeability, targeting diesel vehicle replacement in markets such as Kerala and the North East.

Ashwin Ramanujam, CEO, Ergon Labs, said, “This partnership with Omega Seiki is a pivotal milestone in Ergon’s mission to bring breakthrough innovations in light EV powertrains to market. OSM’s vehicles will see meaningful improvements in gradeability, payload capacity and charging reliability – all enabled by deep component integration at both hardware and software levels. This moment represents the culmination of three years of relentless product development by our engineering team. More importantly, it sets the stage for our next major innovation: one-hour home charging for two-wheelers, launching in 2026.”

Uday Narang, added, “After over three decades of bold investments across global financial markets, I returned to India with a mission to drive environmental and economic impact through engineering-led innovation. Omega Seiki was born out of that vision. My investment in Ergon is a continuation of this commitment. From my first conversation with Ashwin to witnessing their technology’s performance first-hand, it was clear that Ergon brings world-class engineering to India’s EV ecosystem. I’m excited to partner with this exceptional team and bring their breakthrough product to market.”

European auto major Stellantis aims to introduce a new set of electric vehicles developed with its Chinese partner – Leapmotor, in India by end-2025, according to a Reuters report.

The revelation was made by Tianshu Xin, head of China operations for Stellantis and CEO of its joint venture, Leapmotor International on the sidelines of Auto Shanghai 2025. He said, “With the size of the automotive market, India certainly has a lot of potential as well. We're accelerating entering into the Indian market.”

The report further stated that Xin acknowledged the fact that while India was a potentially huge market for Leapmotors, but it would be difficult to make a profit in the country.

At present, Stellantis operates a manufacturing facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, where it produces gearboxes and engines. It has also set up a software and technology centre in Bengaluru to support its domestic and global products. It currently sells the Jeep and Citroen vehicles in India.

On the other hand, Leapmotor has a portfolio of models across mini hatchback, sedan saloon and SUVs.

Following up to media reports, Stellantis India has confirmed the development. 

Shailesh Hazela, CEO & Managing Director, Stellantis India, said, "We’re excited to announce the entry of Leapmotor brand in India, thereby strengthening our commitment to the market. We already have a strong presence in India with our Jeep and Citroën brands, and we deeply understand the strategic importance and immense potential that the Indian market holds. Globally, Leapmotor is redefining electric mobility with a strong focus on innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction. We look forward to bringing premium EVs to India's upwardly mobile consumers—vehicles that redefine modern driving with cutting-edge technology, comfort, and sustainability."

Charge Zone, a leading electric vehicle charging company, has announced that it has attained a major milestone by expanding its network to over 13,500 charging stations. This, the company claims, makes it the largest EV charging platform in the country.

It attributed the growth to its strategic OCPI-based roaming partnerships with leading EV infrastructure players, including Statiq, Bolt, Kazam, Pulse Energy, Chargemod, ElectreeFi, Evnnovator and others. These partnerships have allowed the company to offer a unified, interoperable EV charging ecosystem for its customers.

Kartikey Hariyani, Founder & CEO, Charge Zone. “At Charge Zone, our vision has always been to build more than just a network – we’re creating the digital backbone of India’s EV ecosystem. Reaching 13,500 charging stations is a defining moment, not just in terms of scale, but in what it represents: a truly interoperable and tech-driven infrastructure that simplifies the EV experience for everyone. Whether you're an individual commuter or a fleet operator, our goal is to make charging as seamless, reliable, and accessible as possible. Through collaborative partnerships and deep tech integration, we’re laying the foundation for a clean mobility future that’s connected, intelligent, and built for the next generation of transportation in India.”

Currently, the Charge Zone network sees over 8,000 daily users, with its mobile app seeing over 250,000 downloads. The company shared stated that almost 70 percent of India’s EV customers have used Charge Zone app at least once in their EV journey.

At present, the company’s EV charging network includes 3.3kW, 7.4kW and 10kW charging options for city use, DC fast chargers ranging from 30kW to ultra-fast 360kW for faster charging speeds.

The world of e-mobility in India is constantly witnessing newer players, one of which is Ryoto Electrix. With scooters manufactured in Greater Noida, this company has ventured into the production of ‘Made in India’ electric vehicles, deriving capital infusion from VKL-JVK Group. Ryoto Electix’s products, showcased at the recent Ride Asia EV Expo in Bharat Mandapam, cater to the requirements of both rural and urban customers.

The word ‘Ryoto’ is being used as it denotes a dragon-like person in the Japanese language. It is used to symbolise power, strength, courage, and good fortune, all of which help drive the company. Over a period of 5 years, Ryoto has developed stylish and colourful iCAT-approved electric scooters that can be customised as per the needs of e-conscious riders wanting innovation and efficiency.

Sandeep Ralhan, CEO, Ryoto Electrix, said, “Quality is one of the main driving forces for our products. We are offering low-speed vehicles and have tied up with GoDogit to provide insurance on every vehicle.”. Further, he added that EMI’s are available for all the scooters, to be paid over a period of 18 months.

Among the company’s models, Giga is a popular one that looks similar to the popular Honda Activa. While Fowler is a Double Light model, Bright is available with a Single Light. Two-wheeler dealers have the option to choose between exclusive CKD Container deals and bulk deals.

With regards to future plans, Sandeep Ralhan talked about the plan to come up with a company-owned charging station under the name Volt. Apart from expanding the dealership network, he expressed excitement towards the launch of high-speed vehicles in the next 2 months. Ryoto has appointed 80 dealerships across Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Delhi NCR, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, and Haryana.