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
BMW has a new luxury car customer in India: CEO Hardeep Singh Brar reveals who is giving BMW an edge over other German rivalsIn an interview with ET Online, BMW Group India President and CEO Hardeep Singh Brar discussed the changing luxury car market, the growing ...
26 Aug, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
BMW X1 LWB Launched in India: Price, features, engine, interior space and what’s new in the long-wheelbase SUVBMW has launched the new X1 Long Wheelbase (LWB) in India. The luxury SUV offers significantly more rear cabin space and legroom, along wit...
25 Aug, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
Ethanol is not the whole story behind India’s sugar price surgeSugar prices have significantly increased due to production shortfalls and rising demand. Government data shows a substantial decline in ex...
24 Aug, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
Congress demands review of E20 move, says 'anti-people' fuel policy unacceptable to countryCongress criticizes the Modi government's E20 fuel policy for increasing inflation. The policy allegedly causes higher prices for essential...
21 Aug, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
Choices aplenty for car buyers; petrol moves to slow lane as CNG, hybrids, EVs chip away at its shareIn major Indian cities, the popularity of petrol cars is waning as consumers turn to CNG, hybrid, and electric vehicles. This is largely in...
16 Aug, 2026, 05.30 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
Japanese tyre maker Yokohama to invest $100 million in India over 1-3 yearsYokohama India plans a USD 100 million investment over the next three years. This expansion aims to meet rising demand for SUV tyres follow...
12 Aug, 2026, 07.52 PM IST
"Did order come from PMO?": Arvind Kejriwal targets BJP over 'zombie drug' video claim linked to PunjabArvind Kejriwal accused BJP MPs of spreading falsehoods regarding a video purportedly from Punjab. The Punjab Police clarified the circulat...
11 Aug, 2026, 10.34 AM IST
Ethanol, EVs must coexist in India's clean mobility transition; E20 mileage impact limited: IFGEIFGE said India needs a diversified energy strategy comprising ethanol, electric vehicles, hybrids, CNG and hydrogen, particularly as nearl...
10 Aug, 2026, 08.54 PM IST
E20 policy imposed under Trump's pressure to facilitate US ethanol imports: Arvind KejriwalArvind Kejriwal alleges the E20 fuel program was implemented under US pressure. He claims the government forced the policy without adequate...
07 Aug, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
Your next car may 'talk' to nearby vehicles and save your life: Here's what's coming nextIndia plans to mandate vehicle-to-vehicle communication technology for new vehicles. This system will allow cars to share vital data like s...
06 Aug, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
AAP cites high online turnout for Kejriwal's E20 town hall amid fuel policy debateThe Aam Aadmi Party held a digital town hall concerning the proposed E20 fuel policy. Arvind Kejriwal led the online event, which saw signi...
05 Aug, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
Talking cars coming from 2028: How V2V communication will change driving in IndiaVehicles will soon exchange real-time data like speed and position. This communication aims to provide advance warnings for critical safety...
03 Aug, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
Congress workers protest against ethanol-blended fuel outside Gadkari's Nagpur home; several detainedOn Monday, Youth Congress activists took to the streets in Nagpur to protest against E20 fuel, seeking to march to the home of Union Minist...
03 Aug, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
Public anger growing, people demanding accountability: Congress on E20 petrol roll outCongress criticizes the Modi government's E20 petrol rollout, citing consumer complaints. Reports indicate reduced mileage and engine perfo...
03 Aug, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
Some BS-III vehicles may need rubber parts replaced for E20 fuel, says GadkariOlder vehicles generally show no significant performance changes with E20 fuel. Some BS-III vehicles manufactured before 2016 may require m...
29 Jul, 2026, 03.30 PM IST