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
JSW MG Motor launches Hector Tomahawk EV, PHEV: Check price, range, featuresJSW MG Motor India has launched the Hector Tomahawk in electric and plug-in hybrid versions. These new models are available under a Battery...
26 Aug, 2026, 02.29 PM IST
Hyundai goes big on India with 26 new models as it plots 100+ vehicle global offensiveHyundai is gearing up for an extensive expansion, aiming for over one hundred global vehicle launches and enhancements by 2030. In India, t...
26 Aug, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
China's Geely used 800 engineers and AI to create a modular EV manufacturing system; Ford is now applying it in Spain, aiming to slash development time and costs by half without building the system itselfFor decades, Western automakers entered Chinese joint ventures primarily to secure access to local buyers. That dynamic has quietly inverte...
25 Aug, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
E-bike maker Matter raises $25 million from existing investors, plans four new modelsMore than Rs 750 crore of the capital raised so far has been deployed across manufacturing, research and development, and market entry, the...
25 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
This US company is repurposing old EV batteries in Nevada to power AI data centres. This could solve one of AI’s biggest problemsA new trend is emerging as retired electric vehicle batteries are repurposed to fuel artificial intelligence data centres. Retaining consid...
24 Aug, 2026, 11.38 PM IST
18-year-old California student Colin Jie Chu built a model to predict EV battery health with 2.36% error. His research wins top US science award18-year-old California student Colin Jie Chu developed a model to predict the health and lifespan of electric vehicle batteries, achieving ...
24 Aug, 2026, 09.06 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
Bain Capital looks to drive into JBM Auto’s EV business with $300 mn betBain Capital seeks significant minority or joint control in JBM Auto's electric vehicle manufacturing unit. The company, among the largest ...
21 Aug, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
Commercial EV maker Euler Motors invests Rs 100 crore in new four-wheeler facilityThe 40-acre facility will have the capacity to produce about 1,000 four-wheelers a month in a single shift and up to 2,000 with extended sh...
20 Aug, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
In 15 days, Cornell-engineered bacterium broke down olivine and extracted 75% of its magnesium, while releasing nickel and cobalt and forming a carbon-storing mineral that could link mine waste to cleaner batteriesA Cornell-engineered bacterium rapidly weathers olivine, extracting magnesium and releasing critical metals. This process also forms a carb...
18 Aug, 2026, 08.19 PM IST
Himadri Speciality Chemicals sets Rs 3,000 cr revenue target for its arm Birla TyresHimadri Speciality Chemicals plans to grow Birla Tyres to Rs 3,000 crore revenue. The company will focus on premium products and expanding ...
18 Aug, 2026, 11.47 AM IST
Electric mobility brand Youdha unveils 'EPOD-Bharat', plans to launch 3 more vehiclesElectric mobility brand Youdha plans to launch three new vehicles soon. This expansion includes a passenger three-wheeler and two cargo mod...
17 Aug, 2026, 01.27 PM IST
Hero MotoCorp appoints Srihari Mulgund as Chief Strategy OfficerHero MotoCorp has appointed Srihari Mulgund as its new Chief Strategy Officer. Mulgund brings over twenty-four years of automotive sector e...
17 Aug, 2026, 09.55 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
India’s EV charger network crosses 67,600 as FAME-II supports 16.7 lakh vehiclesIndia has installed over 67,000 electric vehicle chargers nationwide. The FAME India Phase-II scheme supported 16.72 lakh electric vehicle ...
12 Aug, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
Indofast, GLIDA to set up 100+ battery-swapping stations across IndiaIndofast Energy and GLIDA will co-locate battery swapping stations at charging sites. They aim to establish fifty sites with over one hundr...
11 Aug, 2026, 12.09 PM IST