Electric Vehicles
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Opportunity India Desk Dec 18, 2024 - 2 min readBluSmart’s innovative asset-leasing program, Assure by BluSmart, has achieved a significant milestone, reaching a book value exceeding ₹100 crore within its inaugural year. The initiative enables partners to purchase electric vehicles (EVs) and lease them to BluSmart, supporting the company’s mission to expand its emission-free ride-hailing services.
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Opportunity India Desk Dec 18, 2024 - 2 min readThe Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRCL) has joined hands with SUN Mobility to establish electric vehicle (EV) battery-swapping stations at metro stations, enhancing last-mile connectivity for commuters. This initiative is part of a broader effort to promote sustainable urban mobility and has already witnessed significant adoption, with thousands of vehicles utilizing the service ...
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Opportunity India Desk Dec 18, 2024 - 2 min readIn a major boost to intercity travel solutions, bp Ventures has invested $9 million in Zingbus, a Delhi-based technology-driven intercity bus platform, as part of the company’s Series A funding round. The platform aims to transform intercity bus services by providing advanced digital tools for fleet management, route optimisation, pricing, ...
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Opportunity India Desk Dec 17, 2024 - 2 min readMagenta Mobility has strengthened its position in India’s electric mobility sector by emerging as a prominent operator of 4-wheeler electric cargo fleets. The company now boasts a fleet of over 500 electric cargo 4-wheelers, enhancing urban, intercity, and interstate logistics with a focus on sustainable transportation. Building on its success ...
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Nitika Ahluwalia Dec 17, 2024 - 4 min readNet Zero is a state where the emission of greenhouse gases is balanced by the processes that absorb these gases. The main objective of achieving this target is to prevent climate change and preserve our environment. This not only requires technological changes but also demands a complete transformation of our lifestyle and energy ...
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Opportunity India Desk Dec 04, 2024 - 2 min readJBM Group, an Indian automaker, has formed a strategic alliance with Singapore-based Keppel Ltd., a global leader in sustainable infrastructure asset management. The cooperation aims to address urgent global concerns by developing innovative solutions in e-mobility, EV charging infrastructure, renewable energy, and battery energy storage systems (BESS). Furthermore, the two businesses ...
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Opportunity India Desk Dec 04, 2024 - 1 min readLohum, a leading producer and processor of sustainable key minerals, has received the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) Certification. The award recognises the company's important contributions to research and development in sustainable essential mineral production and integrated battery lifecycle management. As part of its dedication to innovation, Lohum invests ...
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Opportunity India Desk Dec 04, 2024 - 2 min readTerra Charge, collaborating with the Airports Authority of India (AAI), launched an advanced electric vehicle (EV) charging station at Raja Bhoj International Airport. The facility, which is located in the airport's parking lot, aims to strengthen Bhopal's EV infrastructure and improve accessibility for EV owners in the region. The 75-square-meter hub ...
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Opportunity India Desk Dec 03, 2024 - 1 min readHyundai Motor Group has formed a partnership with the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) to lead battery technology and electrification research projects for the Indian market. The collaboration includes IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, and IIT Madras, with IIT Delhi hosting a Hyundai Centre of Excellence (CoE) to encourage innovation in sustainable mobility.
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Opportunity India Desk Dec 02, 2024 - 3 min readAther Energy Limited, a well-known company in India's electric two-wheeler business, has opened its first Experience Centre, known as Ather Space, in Colombo, Sri Lanka. This is the company's second foreign venture, following its entry into Nepal in November 2023. The Colombo centre allows Sri Lankan consumers to test ride and purchase Ather's ...