UK announces GBP 1 billion funding for electric vans and trucks On March 25, the Government of the UK announced a GBP 1 billion boost for British businesses to roll out clean trucks and vans and install new EV chargers at depots. The Zero Emissions Truck and Van grants and the Depot Charging Scheme aim to help businesses make the switch to electric vans and trucks. The truck grant will offer savings of up to GBP 81,000 off the heaviest zero emiss...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/25

y investment of up to GBP 30 million (around INR 3.75 billion) in its UK-based subsidiary Optare Plc, to be infused in one or more tranches by March 31, 2026. Optare, which manufactures and sells buses and commercial vehicles and is the holding company for the group’s electric vehicle initiatives Switch Mobility Limited (UK) and Switch Mobility Automotive Limited. The cash investment, which qualifies as a related-party transaction as promoter H...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/23

harging times of 4–5 hours for lithium and 8–10 hours for lead.​ The X-Men+ 2026 variant delivers an updated 120 km range on a single charge and a top speed of 25 kmph. It has a kerb weight of 80 kg with a loading capacity of 180 kg. Its features include reverse gear, digital display, parking switch, anti-theft alarm, USB charging, central locking, and an auto-repair switch, along with alloy front rims and hub-motor rear rims. The company r...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/16

s previously announced EV and battery investments in Tamil Nadu. The project aims to localise EV battery pack production, strengthen the electric mobility supply chain, and create new jobs and advanced manufacturing skills in the state. Ashok Leyland mentioned that the facility will support its and Switch Mobility’s electric commercial vehicle portfolio by enabling the development and production of advanced battery pack solutions in India, whil...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/11

4-inch multimedia screen, creating one seamless display. The dashboard also features large round air vents with a chain-link design. With the ambient lighting system, they can glow in different colors at night. Mercedes AMG Performance steering wheel has a flat bottom and includes roller and rocker switches. It is available in materials such as leather, carbon fiber, and MICROCUT microfiber. Steering wheel paddles allow the driver to control ener...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/09

Exora MPV in early 2024. Furthermore, Proton’s goal for 30% of sales to also come from electrified vehicles(xEVs)—encompassing Electric Vehicles (EVs) and hybrids—by 2030 faces headwinds from the Malaysian government’s targeted fuel subsidy programs, which may reduce consumer inclination to switch from Internal Combustion Engines (ICEs) to xEVs. As such, the target is likely dependent on government policy regarding fuel subsidy programs a...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/02

costs still limit EV adoption, making tax benefits and subsidies remain important to make EVs more affordable. Charging infrastructure: the charging network must expand faster and more evenly across regions. Good coverage and reliable access are key to building trust and encouraging more people to switch to EVs. Manufacturing: Europe’s automotive and battery industries need stable energy costs, strong supply chains, and strong local production...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/17

riving, infotainment, and core vehicle operations. In the BMW iX3, the wiring harness is about 600 meters shorter and roughly 30% lighter than before. Smart eFuses from Infineon replace many traditional fuses, enabling intelligent, software-controlled power distribution. This allows the vehicle to switch off unnecessary power usage based on driving or charging conditions, improving energy efficiency by around 20%. Based on Infineon press release...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/16

aton’s solutions are designed to simplify how OEMs develop vehicle control systems by offering standardized, reprogrammable architectures that can be used across multiple vehicle platforms and environments, helping manufacturers and fleet operators avoid costly one-off designs. “Our multiplexed switch modules and wireless control systems simplify vehicle architectures, reduce weight and complexity, and give customers a unified ecosystem for v...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/14

digital instrument cluster. Safety includes Level 2 ADAS with 13 functions, such as Autonomous Emergency Braking, Adaptive and Intelligent Cruise Control, and Lane Keep Assist. The S70 now rides on GitiComfort F22 tires across all variants, replacing the previous Kumho Ecowing ES31. Proton said the switch was made to maintain pricing competitiveness after Goodyear ceased operations in Shah Alam in 2024. (From Proton press release and an article o...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/12

use of its highly efficient and torque-dense induction electric machine in the iDM that eliminates the need for permanent magnets, supporting a resilient supply chain. In the generator module, the BorgWarner team developed an optimized dual inverter design featuring its next-generation Viper power switch technology.  (BorgWarner release on February 11, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/12

Switch Mobility and GreenCell to supply electric buses to New Delhi, India On February 9, Switch Mobility flagged off over 200 SWITCH EiV12 low-floor electric buses in Delhi as part of a total order of 950 buses under the CESL tender. The latest rollout of 272 EiV12 buses from Ramlila Maidan follows an initial batch of 93 buses in Phase 1, with further deployment planned across depots, including Okhla, Srinivas Puri, Grand Trunk Road, and Rajghat...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/10

that it has been granted a new patent by the European Patent Office. The patent covers Beam Global’s Phase Change Composite (PCC) material for Lithium-ion batteries and is titled Smart Phase Change Composite for Passive Thermal Management. The material is designed to act as an intelligent thermal switch, insulating batteries in cold conditions while passively maintaining their cooler temperature when exposed to high temperatures. This dynamic t...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/03

, and SME growth. Alexander Schoen, CFO of Daimler India Commercial Vehicles, noted infrastructure development in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities will stimulate commercial vehicle demand, while the Dankuni-Surat Dedicated Freight Corridor will strengthen east-west logistics efficiency. Ganesh Mani, CEO of Switch Mobility, highlighted the INR 150 billion PM E-DRIVE allocation for e-buses and e-trucks, 4,000 e-buses for Eastern states, and customs duty ex...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/02

Scotland announces funding for charging infrastructure and e-mobility On January 22, Transport Scotland announced an investment of GBP 85 million for the rollout of critical electric vehicle charging infrastructure and the switch to zero-emission vehicles. The investment is part of more than GBP 4 billion to be spent in the coming financial year on transport. GBP 316 million has been allocated for sustainable travel, low-carbon, and climate-posit...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/27

ions accounted for 60% of all BEV registrations in the region. The proposed removal of company car benefits for non-ZEVs should help maintain momentum in that sector assuming all other things to be equal. But it is the private sector where BEV take up has proven to be challenging. The advantages of switching from ICE/hybrid to BEV may be difficult to identify for private buyers. Where cost of ownership between the two options may be similar but B...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/14

annual fuel duty of £480 is factored in. Although the purchase cost of BEVs is generally higher than that of ICEs and hybrids, the lack of a tax corresponding to fuel duty for BEVs keeps their total cost of ownership comparable to other propulsion types and, therefore, motivates buyers to make the switch. However, beginning in April 2028, the UK government will introduce a new tax on PEVs – the Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED). It is essent...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/26

ed. BMW does note that it will have an official branded charger coming out in Q2 2026, presumably after this update. All of the BMW EVs on the road currently still use CCS ports for DC Fast Charging, and will have to use an adapter to use a NACS-equipped Tesla charger, at least until BMW makes the switch to a native NACS port, which the company has committed to, starting with the 2026 BMW i5 M60. (multiple sources on December 10, 2025) (BMW Supe...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/17

ystem to alter the motorcycle’s size, and comes with a single rear hydraulic disc brake, an adjustable frame that changes height and wheelbase across the three stages, an over‑moulded wiring harness, a child‑scaled brake lever, impact‑absorbing components, and a magnetic lanyard‑type kill switch. Based on Hero MotoCorp's press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/12

facturing plant in the U.S. is a part of the wider USD 26 billion investment roadmap for 2025–2028. Designed to produce 2.7 million tonnes of steel annually while driving emissions toward near zero, the plant will initiate production using natural gas with carbon capture (blue hydrogen), and then switch later to green hydrogen from renewable-powered electrolysis, targeting commercial operations by late 2029. Jim Park, Senior Vice President of H...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/06