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ChargeZone director Ravindra Mohan emphasized measuring EV infrastructure by energy delivered rather than charger counts. The firm has electrified 45,000 km of highways with 1,500 points, achieving 98.6% uptime.

BYD has crossed the 5,000-unit delivery milestone for the Sealion 7 electric SUV in India within 20 months, showcasing strong sales growth and expanding its trim lineup.

In October 2026, India's total registered electric vehicle sales reached 3,54,284 units, up from 3,37,859 in September. Over the past 12 months, total EV sales stood at 33,33,424 units.

Mercedes-Benz will launch the locally assembled GLC Electric in India on November 4. Featuring a 94kWh battery, 489bhp, and a 715km range, prices will be announced at launch.

Honda Cars India announced 'Honda Alpha' as its first Made-in-India global electric SUV, set for a December 2, 2026 debut, serving as the global production base.

India's renewable energy transition under 'Make in India' must focus on domestic manufacturing, R&D, and grid infrastructure to build long-term technological competitiveness and sustainable industrial growth.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari urged agricultural diversification toward biofuels like ethanol, green hydrogen, and compressed biogas to cut India's Rs 22 lakh crore energy import bill and empower farmers.

M.R. Shah Group deployed Blue Energy Motors' double-tank LNG trucks for long-haul freight, offering a 2,400 km range and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by up to 30 percent.

Maharashtra allows conditional electricity reconnection for public water schemes during droughts, requiring local bodies to pay security deposits and future bills while managing fragmented local water financing challenges.

Despite trillions spent on the energy transition, roughly 90% of global energy still relies on hydrocarbons. Experts warn that disrupting this essential system directly threatens global food production and industry.