Triton EV has signed an MoU with the Gujarat government for setting up an EV Truck Manufacturing Plant with a minimum investment of INR 10,800 crore.

According to reports, the factory, which will spread across 2000 acres of land, will manufacture more than 98 per cent of the entire Triton EV Semi Truck.

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel and Triton EV Founder and Managing Director Himanshu B Patel were present during the function.

The state Chief Secretary Rajiv Gupta also attended the meeting at the Gujarat State Government Secretariat in Ahmedabad.

Bhupendrabhai Patel said, “India is undoubtedly becoming a world leader in multiple areas. EV is one of them and with such investment from Triton EV we are excited to look at the journey ahead. This manufacturing plant will not only create jobs but will also become a major driver of India’s exports output. Gujarat as a state is known for its entrepreneurial commitments over the last few decades and Gujarat is known for its economic success stories. This will be the next level of our success stories.”

Himanshu Patel said, “This is a very important milestone for us as well as for the Indian EV Manufacturing space. This eventually will also be the world’s leading and Asia’s biggest hub in its own category. The EV manufacturing hub in Gujarat will generate employment for over 10,000 people in the next five years.”

The manufacturing hub will receive investments from Triton Electric Vehicle LLC, Triton Electric Vehicle India Pvt Ltd., Bharat Electronics Limited, Triton EV Technologies India Pvt Ltd, Kaynes Technology India Ltd., Triton Testing & Homologation India Pvt. Ltd, and Horizon Microtech Pvt. Ltd, the report added. (MT)

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Jio-bp, the retail energy brand under Reliance BP Mobility and a joint venture between Reliance Industries and bp, has entered into a strategic mobility partnership with the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) to develop dedicated electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure for a fleet of more than 100 public transit electric buses.

The infrastructure and fleet-charging services will be deployed through Jio-bp pulse, the joint venture's specialised electric mobility division. The rollout will be structured across six key transportation clusters intersecting intercity transit corridors between Uttar Pradesh and Delhi.

The project is scheduled to begin installation phases over the coming months to establish high-capacity, industrial-grade DC fast-charging bays at designated state transport depots and hubs. The fast-charging layouts are engineered to minimise vehicle turnaround windows and optimise operational scheduling for high-frequency public transport routing.

The interstate bus fleet initiative expands Jio-bp pulse's growing business-to-business (B2B) institutional charging portfolio.

At present, the company operates an active national footprint of more than 6,000 EV charging points distributed across 75 Indian cities, servicing commercial logistics providers, corporate car pools, public mass transit systems and passenger vehicle segments.

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Pune-headquartered electric commercial vehicle manufacturer EKA Mobility has expanded its retail presence to 60 operational dealerships across 15 states in India. The company has also confirmed that an additional 30 dedicated distribution outlets are under development.

The infrastructure expansion aims to establish localised maintenance and retail networks for the logistics, e-commerce and public transport sectors. Each retail outlet is configured specifically for commercial electric vehicles, featuring a minimum of two service bays, factory-trained technical personnel and component warehousing to manage fleet vehicle uptime. The company intends to scale its distribution footprint to more than 200 dealerships across 20 states in FY2027.

The company operates under the Government of India’s Automotive Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. Its equity backers include Mitsui & Co. of Japan, the VDL Group of the Netherlands, the NIIF India-Japan Fund and Enam Holdings.

EKA Mobility operates manufacturing facilities at Koregaon Bhima and Chakan in Pune, which produce electric buses, trucks and small commercial vehicles (SCVs). The company is also building a 47-acre production complex in Pithampur. Once fully operational, the combined manufacturing infrastructure will support an annual production capacity of 15,000 electric buses, 24,000 SCVs and 4,000 freight trucks.

The manufacturer's vehicle line-up includes the EKA 3W Cargo, the EKA 6S and 3S passenger three-wheelers, a line of four-wheel SCVs spanning 1.5 to 3.5 tonnes, electric buses ranging from 7- to 12-metres and heavy-duty trucks up to 55 tonnes. All eCVs are linked to EKA Connect, an internal automated fleet management platform that processes real-time positioning, telematics and predictive battery diagnostics to manage fleet operating costs.

Rohit Srivastava, Business Head and Chief Growth Officer, EKA Mobility, said, “Last-mile connectivity is at the heart of India’s mobility transformation. With a presence across 15 states, we are steadily building a strong and accessible retail ecosystem for our customers. As demand for electric commercial vehicles grows, it is important that customers have easy access not just to products, but also to dependable service and long-term support. Looking ahead, we plan to scale our network to over 200 dealerships in 20+ states by FY27, further strengthening our reach across key markets, as we remain committed to making electric mobility more accessible, practical, and dependable for businesses across India.”

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Italian luxury automotive brand Ferrari has unveiled the Ferrari Luce, its first fully electric production vehicle, at the Vela di Calatrava – Città dello Sport in Rome. The debut marks the expansion of the manufacturer’s multi-energy strategy, positioning electrification alongside its existing internal combustion engine and hybrid powertrains.

The vehicle’s bodywork, cabin and digital interface were developed in partnership with LoveFrom, the design collective founded by Jony Ive and Marc Newson. The 5-seater, 4-door model features a glasshouse structure enclosed by floating aerodynamic wings at the front and rear.

The exterior surfaces yield a drag coefficient of 0.254, which represents the lowest figure achieved by a road-going Ferrari model. The vehicle utilises staggered wheel sizes, with 23-inch dimensions at the front and 24-inch dimensions at the rear.

The powertrain is built on an 800-volt electronic architecture and features four independent synchronous electric motors with radial flux derived from the F80 platform. The configuration yields a total output of 1,050 cv (1,035 horsepower) and 990 Nm of torque.

Ferrari claims that the vehicle achieves a zero to 100 kmph acceleration time of 2.5 seconds, a zero to 200 kmph acceleration time of 6.8 seconds and a top speed exceeding 310 kmph. Power is supplied by a 122 kWh battery pack manufactured in Maranello that functions as a structural component of the chassis and supports fast charging rates up to 350 kW, providing an estimated operating range of over 530 kilometres on the WLTP cycle.

The vehicle has a total kerb weight of 2,260 kg. To control the quad-motor system, Ferrari introduced its Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) and Side Slip Control X software, which modulate torque distribution across all four wheels 200 times per second. The vehicle incorporates an independent rear-wheel steering setup and an active suspension architecture with electronic actuators. It also features an elastically mounted rear subframe designed to manage noise, vibration, and harshness.

Inside the cabin, the layout pairs mechanical buttons, switches, and dials with digital displays developed alongside Samsung Display. The mechanical controls handle functions such as drive mode selection and climate settings. The system includes a patented acoustic feedback program that captures mechanical vibrations from the axles to generate an electronic soundscape inside and outside the vehicle based on throttle input.

Production is scheduled to begin in late 2026, with European pricing positioned at approximately EUR 550,000. Deliveries in the United States are scheduled to commence in the second quarter of 2027.

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Uber, one of India’s leading ridesharing apps, has inked a partnership with JSW Group to co-develop and deploy electric vehicles targeted for the Indian ride-hailing market.

The MoU signed between Parth Jindal of JSW Group and Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber, will see JSW Green Mobility, a wholly-owned subsidiary of JSW Group, deploy EV solutions at prices and performance expected in the cab segment in India.

The aim is to provide localised EV solutions across various categories on Uber, along with driving the adoption and utilisation of green vehicles.

Parth Jindal, said, “We are excited to collaborate with Uber to explore scalable EV mobility solutions aligned with national net-zero goals for India. By combining Uber’s platform scale and mobility insights with JSW’s growing automotive and clean mobility ambitions, we hope to contribute meaningfully to India’s EV ecosystem.”

Prabhjeet Singh, President, Uber India and South Asia, said, “India’s transition to electric mobility requires strong ecosystem partnerships across technology platforms, automakers, fleet operators, and infrastructure players. Through this collaboration with JSW Group, we aim to help accelerate the adoption of EVs on the Uber platform by exploring solutions purpose-built for the needs of Indian riders and drivers. This partnership also reflects our continued commitment to supporting the Government of India’s vision of advancing green and sustainable mobility at scale.”

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