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UK just handed India's EV makers a big opening
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The Hindu BusinessLine
· Jul 1, 2026
India’s retail electric car registrations rise 89% in April-June
Signalling India’s transition from internal combustion engine vehicles to electric mobility is entering a broader, more mainstream phase
The Eastern Herald
· Jul 10, 2026
Top EV Partnerships in India Powering Drivn’s Electric Mobility and EV Fleet Solutions
Drivn Transition Pvt Ltd’s EV partnerships in India with Energy in Motion, Montra Electric, Switch Mobility, and, recently, BillionE Mobility are shaping how commercial fleets adopt electric vehicles. These collaborations represent some of the most important EV collaborations in India because they directly address the core barriers of cost, infrastructure, and scalability in commercial EV adoption. Key EV Partnerships of Drivn Transition Pvt. Limited Energy in Motion: Deployment of 1,000 electric trucks supported by battery-swapping and operational planning BillionE Mobility: Introduction of 200 electric trucks for freight operations and electrified corridor development Switch Mobility: EV leasing solutions enabling fleet operators
The Rising Nepal
· Jul 9, 2026
Know Your Battery
A rapid growth in the adoption of Electric Vehicles (EVs), also known as New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) in Nepal, made headl...
India TV News
· Jun 29, 2026
Delhi Cabinet approves EV Policy 2026, offers 100% exemption on road tax, registration fees: Key highlights
The Delhi Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, has approved the new EV Policy 2026. As part of the policy, all electric cars with an ex-showroom price of Rs 30 lakh or less registered in the national capital will be exempted from road tax and registration fees. Moreover, it will provide a scrapping incentive of Rs 1 lakh to owners of BS-IV four-wheelers or below-standard vehicles who scrap their vehicles and switch to electric vehicles. Moreover, all electric two-wheeler purchasers will get a Rs 30,000 subsidy, and three-wheeler buyers will get a Rs 50,000 subsidy in the first year of the Delhi EV Policy.
Business Today
· Jul 10, 2026
Consumers shift to premium petrol amid E20 concerns; demand doubles at Delhi fuel stations: Sources
Delhi's fuel retail market is witnessing a sharp shift as more motorists opt for premium petrol variants such as XP95, XP100 and Speed 97 amid concerns surrounding E20 fuel, sources told Business Today TV. The trend comes even as the Centre clarifies that E20 petrol is currently costlier to produce than conventional petrol at prevailing crude oil prices.
TechCabal
· Jul 9, 2026
JéGO, GoCab strike deal to put 6,000 EVs on West African roads
The deal comes as Africa's EV market grows but remains limited by two problems: financing and charging. Much of the region's electrification so far has centred on two- and three-wheelers.
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Related coverage for "UK just handed India's EV makers a big opening ": The Hindu BusinessLine — India’s retail electric car registrations rise 89% in April-June. The Eastern Herald — Top EV Partnerships in India Powering Drivn’s Electric Mobility and EV Fleet Solutions. The Rising Nepal — Know Your Battery. India TV News — Delhi Cabinet approves EV Policy 2026, offers 100% exemption on road tax, registration fees: Key highlights. Business Today — Consumers shift to premium petrol amid E20 concerns; demand doubles at Delhi fuel stations: Sources. TechCabal — JéGO, GoCab strike deal to put 6,000 EVs on West African roads