ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or Bankrupt - Part 56: An acquisition, a divestment, and a JV for EV. Ready for re-rating?Bulls argue this company is becoming a complete mobility-platform supplier in India: Power solutions and aftermarket, braking and safety. B...
29 Apr, 2026, 09.24 PM IST
Endurance, the new superpower of the battlefieldThe economy of attrition is the big new reality of the battlefield. Expensive defences are badly struggling against waves of cheap drones a...
19 Apr, 2026, 08.28 AM IST
ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or Bankrupt - Part 54: Will manufacturing capability help this firm move into defence space?The auto ancillary sector is being forced to answer a difficult question: When technology changes, which suppliers remain relevant and whic...
15 Apr, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
From setbacks to second wind, what next for Ola and Bhavish Aggarwal?Ola Electric is struggling to revive its position after a sharp fall in market share, financial stress and operational challenges. Founder ...
12 Apr, 2026, 09.06 PM IST
EV expansion in India is linked to battery safety and efficiency, say expertsWhile electric vehicles may have seen significant growth over the years, more focus is required on the R&D front to make these vehicles mor...
29 Aug, 2024, 02.14 PM IST
Honeywell unveils innovative solutions to address EV battery firesThe company said its lithium-ion battery safety sensors help play a crucial role in detecting potential battery fires, which can protect dr...
30 Oct, 2023, 08.00 PM IST
Electric vehicle fires are very rare. The risk for petrol and diesel vehicles is at least 20 times higherA report from the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency found that vehicles with internal combustion engines were 20 times more likely to catc...
15 Sep, 2023, 10.00 AM IST
7-yr-old dies after electric scooter's battery explodes during charging in Maharashtra's PalgharThe incident occurred in Vasai area of Palghar district. Following the incident, the boy who was seriously injured was shifted to a hospita...
03 Oct, 2022, 08.49 AM IST
Development and testing of electric vehicles need to follow strict protocols, say industry leadersWith EVs (Electric Vehicles) still evolving, the manufacturers are in the process of learning and even the testing agencies are yet to figu...
14 Sep, 2022, 09.23 PM IST
Govt vigilant about EVs safety, experts on the job: MinisterReplying to a question in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Heavy Industries, Krishan Pal Gurjar, said that the government has taken a s...
04 Aug, 2022, 01.35 PM IST
Fire incident at Mangalore showroom due to short circuit, says EV maker OkinawaThis is the second such incident occurring at the Gurugram-headquartered EV maker's showroom in the recent past as earlier in April this ye...
24 Jun, 2022, 07.31 PM IST
Nexon EV fire: Tata Motors says it is investigating the cause"A detailed investigation is currently being conducted to ascertain the facts of this isolated incident. We will share a detailed response ...
23 Jun, 2022, 06.13 PM IST
BIS establishes performance standards for EV batteries in IndiaThe need for these standards arose after a spate of fires in two-wheeler EVs which also led to loss of lives. Batteries for vehicles that f...
10 Jun, 2022, 07.30 PM IST
EV fire: Gadkari urges cos to take advance action; says high seasonal temp a problem for batteriesThe Road Transport and Highways Minister also acknowledged that the country's EV industry has "just started" and emphasised that the govern...
26 Apr, 2022, 05.07 PM IST
All you need to know about battery fires in EVsAt the heart of the problem is the fragile nature of lithium to high temperatures. All batteries work best when they are at roomtemperature...
11 Apr, 2022, 06.05 PM IST
20 electric scooters from Jitendra EV catch fire in Nashik, no casualties reportedThe container had 40 scooters in all and half of them in the upper tier caught fire. No casualties were reported. "An unfortunate incident ...
11 Apr, 2022, 05.24 PM IST
As fire spreads, EV makers rush to douse flamesMultiple EV industry executives that ET spoke with underscored the need to find the cause and address it. They also advocated intensive con...
31 Mar, 2022, 02.21 PM IST