Electric Vehicles
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Bengaluru's Vimag Labs Secures Fifth Patent for Rare-Earth-Free EV Motor Vimag Labs, a Bengaluru-based deep-tech startup, secured its fifth Indian patent on July 8 for an electric motor that operates without rare-earth permanent magnets, according to multiple industry reports. The patent, titled "A Robust Rotating Transformer Excited Synchronous Motor and Its Control," covers the core architecture of the company's Virtual Magnet Synchronous Motor (VMSM) platform,… |
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India Approves Four New Semiconductor Projects Worth ₹4,600 Crore Across Three States The Union Cabinet has approved four new semiconductor manufacturing projects under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM). The combined investments amount to ₹4,600 crore. Proposals came from SiCSem, Continental Device India Private Limited (CDIL), 3D Glass Solutions Inc., and Advanced System in Package (ASIP) Technologies. These facilities are expected to employ 2,034 skilled… |
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Rare Earth Magnet Shortage Threatens Auto Production in India As reported in recent CNBC coverage, India’s automotive sector is bracing for potential production delays as a global shortage of rare earth magnets, critical for both electric vehicles (EVs) and traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, has begun to put a strain on supply chains. China has control over 90% of the global supply of rare earth materials. The country’s priorities are… |
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India Develops NASICON Structured Sodium Ion Battery with Six Minute Rapid Charging Researchers at the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Bengaluru, have developed and tested a sodium-ion-powered battery capable of hitting 80% charge in a mere 6 minutes and retaining over 80% capacity even after 3,000 cycles. This development, based on a NASICON-type anode material, is a promising substitute for conventional lithium-ion batteries for electric… |
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EVRE Inaugurates New Hyderabad EV Charger Manufacturing Unit to Boost Domestic Production Capacity EVRE, an EV charging infrastructure company has opened a new domestic charger manufacturing unit at the Patancheru Industrial Development Area in Hyderabad. The facility will begin by producing up to 5000 chargers per month and plans to double the output to 10000 units by 2026, when the expansion is expected to be complete. This new plant will enable the company to… |
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Maharashtra Cabinet Approves Electric Vehicle Policy 2025 with Subsidies and Toll Waiver Benefits On Tuesday, the Maharashtra government announced the Electric Vehicle Policy 2025 with an allocated budget of ₹1,993 crore over the next five years. The initiative aims to promote the adoption of electric vehicles, reduce carbon emissions and support sustainable transport across the state. The Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis approved the policy… |
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IIT-Bhubaneswar Partners with Numeros Motors Pvt Ltd for Two-Year Research on Rare Earth-Free EV Motors The Indian Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar (IIT Bhubaneswar) and Bengaluru-based Numeros Motors Pvt Ltd signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to begin a two-year research project on electric vehicle (EV) components. Numeros Motors is a new equipment manufacturer focused on truly home-grown electric mobility solutions. The goal of this partnership is to… |
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TNEB and Civic Bodies to Establish Public EV Charging Stations Across Tamil Nadu The Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) has announced plans to partner with local civic bodies to establish Common Public Electric Vehicle Charging Stations across the state. TNEB officials approached the Greater Chennai Corporation and other local authorities to discuss the proposal. Under the plan, Chennai may host around 100 charging stations, while each municipal… |
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Jetson ONE: A Flying Car with 63 mph Speed and Auto Landing Safety Features Jetson ONE just hit a major milestone as its first production model, SN1, has successfully completed its maiden flight. In a newly released video, we can see the compact eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) smoothly take off, fly with stability, and land smoothly. Pilots can enjoy a 20-minute flight on Jetson ONE in a single charge. And can lift up to 210 pounds of Pilot weight. … |
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VinFast to Launch Operations in Thoothukudi District of Tamil Nadu - Contributing to India's EV Ecosystem VinFast, the Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer is set to begin operations in India as its new plant in Thoothukudi nears completion. According to industry sources, 90 percent of the plant construction is complete and production is expected to start within the next two to three months. This development positions Thoothukudi as Tamil Nadu’s fourth major… |
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From Roaring Engines to Gentle Whispers - The Electrification Journey of Indian Railways in 2025 Have you ever remembered the loud roar of an old diesel train? In the past, when a train sped along the tracks, you could hear its deep rumble from far away. The sound of the engine, the shaking of the carriage and even the scent of diesel made every journey an adventure to treasure. Today, when you step onto a modern train you may hardly notice any noise at all. The… |
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Ather Energy Partners with ChargeMOD to Expand Kerala EV Charging Network with 121 New Stations Ather Energy, a leading Indian electric two-wheeler manufacturer has joined forces with ChargeMOD, a prominent charge point operator to enhance the electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Kerala. The partnership will add 121 new charging stations across the state, expanding Ather’s network of 291 fast chargers as of December 31, 2024. This collaboration is… |
