Ather launches Konarc electric scooter at ₹99,999 with 200 km range, 10-year battery warrantyThe new Konarc electric scooter by Ather Energy is now on the market, starting at ₹99,999. This model features the innovative EL platform a...
29 Aug, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
In 2008, University of Michigan researchers won a $2 million grant to make parked EVs feed power back to the grid. 18 years later, some firms have reached commercial offerings, turning some parked cars into grid-connected batteriesIn 2008, University of Michigan researchers received a $2 million grant to test a simple premise: drawing power back from parked vehicles. ...
26 Aug, 2026, 08.51 PM IST
Tech layoffs 2026: More than 175,000 workers laid off as Apple, Microsoft, Oracle, Amazon, Meta, TikTok, Uber, LinkedIn as dozens of companies cut jobs amid AI boomTech layoffs are accelerating in 2026 as big companies such as Apple, Microsoft, Oracle, Amazon, Meta, Linkedin, TikTok, Visa and dozens of...
25 Aug, 2026, 07.04 PM IST
Viral video: EV company asks hefty amount for battery repair, engineering student fixes it himself in just 2 daysA viral video claims to show an engineering student fixing a battery problem in his electric car after being quoted a high repair cost and ...
21 Aug, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
Robocop is coming: US got the best brain but China flexes the muscleChina’s robotics industry is rapidly moving from flashy demonstrations to real-world deployment, giving it a potential edge in the global r...
20 Aug, 2026, 09.26 PM IST
Govt proposes age limit extension for EVs, hydrogen and CNG-powered vehiclesThe Centre proposes extending vehicle age limits by five years. National permit authorisations may be granted electronically for up to five...
18 Aug, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
Nikhil Kamath asks whether India should build EVs or batteries. The answer from Chinese experts may surprise youNikhil Kamath’s conversation with Chinese battery experts explores whether India should build electric vehicles or focus on batteries. The ...
14 Aug, 2026, 09.11 AM IST
Cyber risks, EV batteries, breakdowns and more covered by this new motor insurance policy; check what all it offersMotor insurance is undergoing a transformation! Bajaj General Insurance introduces ProShield, specifically designed for defence personnel t...
13 Aug, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or IBC - Part 71: This small-cap auto supplier is trying to become a consumer brand againThe most interesting part of this old auto story is not nostalgia. It is how the company, after leaving the consumer vehicle market, has re...
13 Aug, 2026, 12.10 AM IST
Auto correct: How electrification is rewiring the humble autorickshaw in more ways than oneElectric three-wheelers are reshaping India's last-mile mobility sector. Lower running costs and reduced maintenance are driving this signi...
09 Aug, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
Battery Smart may file IPO papers in September-October; eyes 70-80% annual growthBattery Smart is preparing to file draft papers with Sebi for an initial public offering. The company targets substantial annual growth ove...
03 Aug, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or IBC - Part 69: Can new businesses bridge the gap before EVs reshape the core?This old auto ancillary manufacturer has integrated plants, a long operating history, and stable group ownership. FY26 brought higher reven...
30 Jul, 2026, 10.04 AM IST
ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or IBC - Part 68: Is this company, part of a southern group, getting simpler, or more complicated?A business can trace its manufacturing history to 1962, yet sit inside a listed company incorporated only in 2017. That is only the first c...
22 Jul, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
The New Oil? Why the world is chasing copperCopper has emerged as a strategic commodity powering the global shift towards clean energy, electric vehicles and digital infrastructure. W...
18 Jul, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
Goa govt plans up to 50% subsidy on EVs for bike taxi, autorickshaw operatorsThe Goa government will offer up to a 50% subsidy on electric vehicles for licensed motorcycle pilots and autorickshaw operators, while set...
18 Jul, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or IBC - Part 66: This old auto ancillary giant is betting big on the next energy shiftFor 40 years, this was one of those businesses the market treated as safe – and slightly dull. It dominated its market, and it generated st...
09 Jul, 2026, 02.04 PM IST
Planning to buy an electric car? Here's how much you may have to pay to replace its batteryThe biggest cost attached with EVs is the cost of their batteries and you may end up paying a fortune to replace your electric car's batter...
14 Dec, 2023, 03.07 PM IST