Abhijeet Sinha, National Program Director of the National Highway for Electric Vehicles (EV), speaks to WION about India’s push for EV adoption, the development of EV highways, and the government’s vision for sustainable transportation.
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Direction Over Disruption: Why The Auto Industry Is Divided On Union Budget 2026-27
The Union Budget 2026–27 may not have delivered dramatic announcements for the Indian automotive sector, but industry leaders agree it marks a decisive shift in how mobility policy is being shaped.
Union Budget 2026: Key Takeaways & Industry Impact
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BillionE Mobility raises US$25 million to expand electric truck operations in India
BillionElectric Mobility (BillionE), an electric mobility-as-a-service (eMaaS) platform focused on electric truck transportation, has raised US$25 million in a growth capital round through a combination of equity and debt. The round saw participation from ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, financial institutions, and public sector banks, including State Bank of India (SBI).
India Energy Storage Alliance to release ‘white paper’ on self-reliant battery ecosystem
The Vision 2047 white paper, developed with input from the India Battery Manufacturing and Supply Chain Council (IBMSCC) and the India Recycling and Reuse Council (IRRC), provides actionable recommendations for stakeholders across the value chain.
NHEV’s Early Safety and Traceability Ideation become MoRTH’s Draft Battery Pack Aadhaar Guidelines
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has released draft guidelines for implementing a Battery Pack Aadhaar System, marking a major step towards improving safety, traceability and lifecycle accountability of electric vehicle (EV) batteries in India. The proposed framework covers EV batteries used in L, M and N category vehicles, as well as industrial batteries above 2 kWh, and introduces a unique 21-character Battery Pack Aadhaar Number (BPAN) to enable structured identification and monitoring across the battery lifecycle.
NHEV and Smart Freight Centre (SFC) Join Hands to Accelerate Zero-Emission Freight and E-Highways in India
In a significant step towards advancing zero-emission freight and sustainable mobility in India, National Highways for Electric Vehicles (NHEV), an Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) flagship pilot program and Smart Freight Centre (SFC), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on freight decarbonisation, emissions modelling, and future-ready electric highway systems.
हर साल 5 लाख सड़क हादसे, 1.8 लाख मौतें: अब सड़क सुरक्षा पर मोदी सरकार का बड़ा मंथन
देश में बढ़ते सड़क हादसों और लगातार हो रही मौतों को लेकर केंद्र सरकार गंभीर हो गई है. इसी कड़ी में 23 दिसंबर को सड़क सुरक्षा पर एक अहम हाई-लेवल बैठक बुलाई गई है. इस बैठक में अलग-अलग मंत्रालयों के अधिकारी, सड़क सुरक्षा विशेषज्ञ और तकनीकी संस्थानों के प्रतिनिधि शामिल होंगे. बैठक में खराब सड़कें, अधूरे इंफ्रास्ट्रक्चर प्रोजेक्ट, ट्रैफिक नियमों की अनदेखी, ओवरस्पीडिंग और हादसे के बाद इलाज में देरी जैसे अहम मुद्दों पर विस्तार से चर्चा की जाएगी.
NHEV and TRANSVOLT join hands on World EV Day to deploy 1000 electric trucks
A technical trial focused on the commercialisation of Electric Trucks started on the previous World EV Day 2024 from Chennai has today reached its rollout milestone with an impressive outcome of 1000 Electric trucks to be deployed at various freight routes of India.
Ease of Doing Business Louds PM Modi’s Competitive Federalism in Semiconductor Case
In states that have not yet secured a single plant, citizens are increasingly voicing their concerns online. This is creating a sense of performance pressure on state governments, raising questions about why they are failing to attract such vital investment and manufacturing opportunities.
