Omega Seiki Mobility, an end-to-end mobility solutions provider, announced its collaboration with Porter today. Porter is an intracity logistics company in India. The collaboration has taken place in order to deploy over 5000 electric cargo three-wheeler vehicles by 2023, in Porter’s last mile delivery operations across India. The collaboration aims at catering to the surging demands for last-mile delivery and build a sustainable logistics ecosystem, as per Bridgestone and Porter.

According to Omega Seiki Mobility, the OSM Rage+ EVs will expand Porter’s fleet to cater to the ever-growing demand for last mile delivery solutions and help achieve environmental sustainability goals. The mobility solutions company claims that the collaboration with Porter to deploy the three-wheeler EVs will ensure optimum service efficiency, fleet utilisation and productivity for last mile deliveries. Also, Porter strives to act as a catalyst in building a sustainable logistics ecosystem, through this partnership.

Commenting on the collaboration, Uday Narang, Founder and Chairman, Omega Seiki Mobility, said, “We are pleased to collaborate with a renowned brand like Porter which has been a consistent performer in the last mile logistics market. The higher savings and zero emission of the Rage+ make it favourable for companies seeking proficient and sustainable modes of transportation for last mile delivery. We are happy that Rage+, a Made-in-India electric cargo, will contribute towards Porter’s delivery fleet transformation.”

Furthermore, Uttam Digga, Co-Founder and COO, Porter, shared his views as well. He said, “There is a heightened sense of curiosity in the market for EVs. As market leaders, we are looking forward to nurturing this curiosity and bringing to our audience a solution that helps them navigate through the routes sustainably. We are pleased to have Omega Seiki Mobility on board for this journey, and we are hopeful that with their expertise in the auto industry, we will be able to encourage the adoption of EVs in the logistics sector.”

Vivek Dhawan, Director – Marketing, Sales and Service at Omega Seiki Mobility, mentioned that Omega Seiki Mobility is the only OEM which is providing a fixed, swap and fast charging option with Rage+ electric three-wheelers. “We will be deploying all the three variants for Porter. We will be using our pan-India network – capability, experience, infrastructure and resources for providing the services to Porter, with judiciously trained and experienced drivers, having a reasonable know-how to provide services,” he said.

Commenting on the pan-India deployment of Omega Seiki Rage+ Vehicles, Manish Gupta, Vice-President at Porter, said, “This association is an important milestone in our quest to electrify our fleet across cities and reduce carbon footprint. We look forward to working closely with Omega Seiki and other OEMs in the market, and deploy their flagship brand Rage+ pan-India. Our collaboration will foster deeper penetration of electric vehicles into the ecosystem and solve some of the most pressing business sustainability problems and challenges." 

Digital lending platform Revfin has strengthened its management with the appointment of three senior executives as part of its FY2026 strategy, targeting INR 7.5 billion in disbursements and 5x growth over the past two years. The company also expects to cross INR 20 billion in cumulative disbursements since inception.

The new appointments include Abhinandan Narayan, Chief Business Officer – New Business, Monish Vohra, COO – Operations & Collections and Anirudh Gupta, Chief Finance & Strategy Officer. The appointments the company shared aligns with its focus on ‘People, Process, Profitability.’

Furthermore, Revfin has outlined its ambition to finance 24,000 EVs in FY2026. Till date, it claims to have financed over 85,000 EVs across 25 states, with 75 percent of borrowers from marginalised communities. Cumulatively, its driver partners have covered 1.6 billion electric miles and earned over USD 400 million.

In FY2025, the company grew its L5 EV loan book by 1,700 percent, supported by a partnership with Bajaj Auto and expanded collaborations with logistics firms. The L5 segment remains a key focus as a replacement for ICE vehicles in urban transport.

Sameer Aggarwal, Founder & CEO, Revfin, said, “The last financial year was a volatile one for the EV industry, but the excitement and energy within the sector remain undiminished. At Revfin, we are deeply convinced that intracity and small commercial vehicles must – and will – transition 100 percent to electric within the next three years. The opportunity is here and now. It’s time to set bold targets and pursue hypergrowth over the next two years. At this critical juncture, the right leadership becomes essential to realizing our ambitions. With the strong momentum we’ve already built, we’re confident the journey ahead will be even more rewarding. We’ve entered 2025 with a sharp focus on what truly matters: People, Processes, and Profitability. These latest leadership hires are a natural extension of that focus and our commitment to scale with purpose.”

Ahmedabad-based clean energy company Matter has launched its flagship electric motorcycle – the Aera, in Bengaluru at an introductory price of IRN 179,000 for the first 500 customers, post which it will be available at INR 188,000. The company has started taking pre-registrations for the e-motorcycle at INR 1,999.

Furthermore, the company has also announced that its first Experience Hub will come up at BTM Layout, which will showcase its tech prowess and philosophy firsthand.

The Matter Aera is claimed to be the world's first electric motorcycle with manual gears – 4-speed transmission, 3 ride modes that delivers 12 unique ride combinations. It features a 7-inch Smart Touchscreen Dashboard, onboard charger and liquid cooled powertrain. The e-motorcycle has a claimed IDC range of up to 172km, a zero to 40 kmph in 2.8 seconds, dual disc brakes with ABS, telescopic front fork and dual rear suspension.

Mohal Lalbhai, Founder & Group CEO, Matter Energy, said, “There’s no better city to lead this journey than Bengaluru—where innovation isn’t just an idea, it’s a way of life. Every lane, every rider here resonates with purpose and progress. The Aera isn’t just a bike – it’s the 22nd Century motorbike. It delivers the thrill of a rocket and the practicality your pocket loves. With our in-house developed Hypershift manual gearbox, liquid-cooled powertrain, and connected tech, AERA brings together performance, emotion, and sustainability like never before.”

The Kia EV3 has won the prestigious ‘2025 World Car of the Year’ award at the globally renowned 2025 World Car Awards ceremony, held during the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS).

A jury of 96 distinguished worldwide automotive journalists from 30 nations assessed the 2025 World Car Awards. With the EV3's triumph, Kia has now won six World Car Awards since 2020. The EV3 has a dramatic, forward-thinking design and a creative, useful interior that makes the most of available space, comfort and utility. The EV3 can charge from 10 to 80 percent in 31 minutes and has a segment-leading range of up to 375 miles (around 603 kilometres). While Kia's AI Assistant, advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS) and Over-the-Air (OTA) upgrades improve the ownership experience with cutting-edge technology, the vehicle's creative interior design maximizes room, comfort and accessibility.

Ho Sung Song, President and CEO, Kia, said, “It is an immense honour for everyone at Kia that the EV3 has been awarded the 2025 World Car of the Year title. This award highlights Kia’s global leadership in providing design-led, technologically advanced, sustainable mobility solutions and how the EV3’s class-leading attributes redefine the user experience for customers worldwide.”

The Hyundai INSTER sub-compact EV has won the prestigious 2025 World Electric Vehicle award at the globally renowned 2025 World Car Awards ceremony, held during the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS).

With this recognition, Hyundai Motor Company has dominated one or more World Car Awards categories for the fourth year in a row. Hyundai Motor's commitment to developing EV technology and sustainability is highlighted by the 2025 World Electric Vehicle award, which also acknowledges INSTER's exceptional value in the EV market. The finalists were chosen by a sealed-ballot jury consisting of 96 international automotive journalists from 30 different countries. On 16 April 2025, the winners were revealed at the 2025 NYIAS. With its unique design, remarkable driving range and state-of-the-art technology, INSTER is the market leader in the sub-compact EV sector. A 10- to 80-percent charge can be made in around 30 minutes thanks to INSTER's quick charging technology, and the 49-kWh long-range variant has a range of up to 370 kilometres.

José Muñoz, President and CEO, Hyundai Motor Company, said, “The Hyundai INSTER has been a winner with customers since we introduced it. It’s very gratifying that the experts on the prestigious World Car Awards jurors feel the same way. The combination of compelling design, range, enjoyable driving characteristics, intuitive infotainment and technology that customers appreciate is emblematic of Hyundai’s approach of delivering exceptional value to our customers. The fact that our global portfolio is successful both commercially and critically speaks to the hard-working people throughout the Hyundai value chain who are delivering some of the best vehicles on the road today. Thank you to all the jurors for your service to this great industry.”