BYD’S INDIA EV FACTORY TO CREATE THOUSANDS OF JOBS
BYD, one of the world’s largest electric vehicle manufacturers, is planning to set up its first factory in India near Hyderabad. This move will help the company reduce its reliance on imports, making its EVs more affordable for Indian consumers. Telangana has suggested three locations for the plant, and discussions are in progress. This factory could become a major manufacturing hub, bringing in investments and supporting the growth of EV-related industries in the region.
FAME INDIA SCHEME
INCENTIVIZES 16 .1 5 LAKH EVS
The Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of provided incentives for over 1 6. 1 5 lakh EVs Electric Vehicles (FAME) Phase II scheme has across different categories, including two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and four-wheelers.
DELHI MAY BAN PETROL TWO- WHEELER REGISTRATIONS BY 026
As part of its Electric Vehicle Policy 2.0, the Delhi government
is considering a ban on registering new petrol and diesel two-wheelers from August 2026. Encouraging wider EV adoption
across the city.
EV BATTERIES &
CHARGING IN OVATIONS
BYD’S 5-MINUTE HARGING SYSTEM
BYD, China’s largest EV maker, chargers can provide a full said in a report that its flash-
charge for its latest EVs within five to eight minutes, similar to the amount of time needed to fill a fuel tank. It plans to build more than
4,000 of the new charging stations across China.
It plans to build more than 4,000 of the new charging stations across China.
Mercedes-BenzTests 1,000 km Solid-State Battery
Mercedes has begun testing a solid-state battery that could increase the range of EVs by 25% without making them heavier or larger. This echnology couldreducing the need for frequent charging stops. make long-distance travel in EVs much easier,
ElectricFish’sMicrogrid-Based EVCharger
ElectricFish has introduced a charging solution that does not require extensive grid upgrades. The 350Squared charger has built-in energy storage and can rovide DC fast charging. This makes it a practical option for fleet operators looking to install charging stations without making costly infrastructure changes.
Exponent Energy’s 1MW charging tech to cut electric bus costs by 30-40%
Exponent Energy is changing the EV game with India’s first 1MW fast- charging tech for electric buses. This 15- minute rapid charge will allow buses to run efficiently with smaller, more affordable batteries, cutting costs by 30-40%. The new system, launching in six months, will only work with Exponent-enabled buses.
Renault Shares EV Fire Safety Patents for Free
Car manufacturers worldwide will be able to use Renault’s novel idea to improve electric vehicle fire safety. The French company has decided to make the patents for its ‘Fireman Access’ design available to all, via a free license agreement. This means other car makers can copy Renault’s initial concept. However, in return, they must agree to share upgrades and developments for the benefit of all.
