it has invested INR 50 million in its wholly owned subsidiary, Shakti EV Mobility Private Limited, by subscribing to 5 million equity shares. With this investment, Shakti Pumps’ total investment in Shakti EV Mobility has increased to INR 750 million. The subsidiary manufactures electric-vehicle motors, chargers and controllers for two-wheelers, three-wheelers, four-wheelers and special-purpose electric vehicles. Based on Shakti Pumps India st...

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Master Changan Motors launches Nevo Hunter range-extender pickup in Pakistan On August 20, Changan Pakistan opened bookings for the Nevo Hunter REEV, its first pickup truck in the Pakistani market. The vehicle is priced at PKR 10.99 million. The deliveries for fully paid bookings are expected to begin in October 2026, while partially paid bookings are scheduled for February 2027.  The Nevo Hunter uses a range-extended electric vehicle (REEV) sys...

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Euler Motors, India opens dedicated four-wheeler production line at Palwal On August 20, Euler Motors inaugurated a dedicated four-wheeler manufacturing line at its facility in Palwal, Haryana, for the Turbo EV 1000 electric truck and Storm EV commercial vehicle. The company has invested INR 1 billion in the expansion and now operates across 40 acres, with an annual production capacity of up to 24,000 vehicles. The facility includes an automated ...

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linked to smooth movement, freedom, togetherness and inclusivity. Simple Wave has been developed through in-house research covering software, vehicle technologies and engineering. Simple Energy also mentioned that it is the first Indian OEM to commercially manufacture heavy rare earth-free electric motors. Based on Simple Energy's press release...

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Tata Motors, India restores operations at Sanand plants after Gujarat floods On August 20, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles said that it has restored normal operations at its Sanand plants in Gujarat and at affected supplier facilities in and around the state after flooding caused by heavy rainfall. The company had reported the temporary disruption on July 27, 2026. Tata Motors said operations at the company’s facilities and supplier units have ...

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opened bookings for the i5 Long Wheelbase, its first locally produced electric sedan and the second locally produced BMW electric model in India. Production will take place at BMW Group Plant Chennai.  The i5 LWB offers a claimed range of up to 669 km (MIDC) from an 81.6 kWh battery. Its electric motor produces 268 hp. Based on BMW India press release 1 / 2...

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eneration hybrid system, engineered to deliver an electric vehicle (EV)-like driving experience. The new hybrid system will debut in the GV80 Hybrid, which is scheduled to launch next month. The Genesis 2.5 Turbo Hybrid System adopts a parallel hybrid configuration consisting of a starter-generator motor (P1), which handles engine starting and power generation, and a drive motor (P2), which provides propulsion and regenerative braking. The 2.5 Tu...

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Genesis unveils all-new full-size GV90 SUV with 123.5 kWh battery in U.S. On August 19, Genesis unveiled its first full-size flagship electric SUV named GV90 in San Francisco. Based on the NEOLUN concept, the GV90 uses Genesis' dedicated eMP platform. The new GV90 is 5,285 mm long, 2,030 mm wide, 1,815-1,825 mm height, with a wheelbase of 3,245 mm. GV90's dual-motor setup produces up to 657 hp and 800 Nm. The model features 123.5 kWh battery, whi...

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Mitsubishi Motors launches current-generation Outlander PHEV in the Philippines Announced on August 21, 2026, Mitsubishi Motors began sales of the current-generation Outlander PHEV in the Philippines. According to the company, the Philippines is the first ASEAN market to launch the current-generation Outlander PHEV. Based on the specification sheet released by Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC), the Outlander PHEV is equipped with a...

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Toyota introduces Lexus-only V2H service with Woven by Toyota’s app Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) has launched its own V2H (vehicle-to-home) service for Lexus electric vehicles (EVs) that allows electricity to be supplied to homes. The system predicts vehicle usage, household electricity consumption, and solar power generation, then automatically optimizes charging and discharging to reduce energy costs. Toyota’s subsidiary responsible fo...

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ed that it has completed the secondary sale of part of its stake in ARCHION, reducing its ownership to 25% as planned. The transaction generated around EUR 600 million in proceeds for Daimler Truck and aligns with the planned ownership structure following the integration of Mitsubishi Fuso and Hino Motors. The integration of Mitsubishi Fuso and Hino is expected to help Daimler Truck improve long-term efficiency, focus more on heavy commercial veh...

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Yuchai Group and Foton deepen cooperation on commercial vehicle powertrains Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Group Co., Ltd. (Yuchai Group) announced that it has further deepened its cooperation with BAIC Foton Motor Co., Ltd. (Foton) on commercial vehicle powertrain supply, with the latest discussions focusing on expanding the results of their collaboration on the Auman Xinghui project. The two companies will continue to strengthen technical collaborati...

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hnology (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd (Aistaland Auto), the all-new Aistaland GX7, a large five-seat SUV under the Aistaland brand jointly developed by Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd (GAC Group) and Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd (Huawei), made its interior debut and will be showcased at the 2026 Chengdu Motor Show. The Aistaland GX7 features a wraparound cockpit design. It is equipped with four zero-gravity seats and features an industry-first rearwar...

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omous delivery operations. This marks the power battery industry’s formal entry into the autonomous logistics sector, ushering in a new era of dedicated, customized battery solutions for autonomous vehicles. Xiaoxiang Zhixing is a joint venture established by Xinyuan Automobile Co., Ltd (Shineray Motors) and Rino.ai, with operations spanning vehicle manufacturing, autonomous driving algorithms, and autonomous delivery operations. Rino.ai, meanw...

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Dongfeng Liuqi, CATL sign five-year strategic cooperation agreement According to Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor Co., Ltd (Dongfeng Liuqi) on August 19, the company recently signed a five-year strategic cooperation agreement with Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd (CATL) in Ningde. The two companies will deepen cooperation in areas including joint R&D of core technologies, joint development of industry standards, business model innovation, and compr...

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First mass-produced unit of Dongfeng Forthing’s all-new Xinghai V6 BEV MPV rolls off production line On August 18, Dongfeng Forthing announced that the first mass-produced Xinghai V6, an all-new battery-electric MPV equipped with Huawei Qiankun ADS 5 SE, officially rolled off the production line at Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor Co., Ltd (Dongfeng Liuqi)’s passenger vehicle final assembly workshop. The Xinghai V6 was jointly launched by Dongfeng Fort...

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a will reveal full European specs in Hannover, but details are known for the Semi offered in both Standard and Long Range forms in North America. Standard Range trucks utilize a 548 kWh battery to return up to 300 miles on a single charge, while the 822 kWh Long Range model, with three rear mounted motors, is capable of 500 miles. While European specs are yet to be confirmed, Tesla’s UK site says the Semi is capable of up to 550 km (around 340 ...

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rk Minda) said that the capex of about INR 4 billion in FY 2027 (ending March) is spread across business verticals, with no separate allocation disclosed for EV versus ICE. Management said group capacity utilisation is typically in the 77–80% range, varying by plant and product line. The Turntide motor controller business is expected to start series production (SOP) in October–November 2026, with production lines currently being tested. The s...

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Tata Motors, India partners with Drivn to deploy over 1,000 electric trucks On August 20, Tata Motors signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Drivn, an EV leasing platform for heavy commercial fleets, to explore leasing-based deployment of electric commercial vehicles in India. The companies intend to deploy over 1,000 electric trucks over the next two years through this arrangement. Under the partnership, Drivn will offer customised oper...

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Tata Motors PV, India, updates on PLI certifications, production ramp-up and Avinya launch timeline In an investor update, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles said that the PLI certifications for the Tiago EV, Punch EV, Sierra EV and Curvv are expected from Q3 FY 2027 (ending December), and that almost the entire portfolio should be PLI-accredited by Q4. This follows the current PLI accruals, which are largely from the Nexon EV and Harrier EV Its dea...

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