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Prasanna Purple Mobility expects to exceed 100 electric buses this year, driven by intercity routes under 400 km. The company plans to add 250 more e-buses over the next two years.

Barito Pacific invested $4.5 billion over five years in Indonesia, expanding petrochemicals and renewable energy. First-half 2026 revenue surged 76.1% to $5.69 billion despite a drop in net profit.

VinFast's VF 6 and VF 7 EVs feature liquid-cooled LFP batteries designed for India's heat, offering fast charging, long lifespans, and up to a 10-year or 200,000 km battery warranty.

The MG Hector Tomahawk EV features a 69.2 kWh battery delivering 204 PS, 310 Nm torque, and a 517 km range. Prices start at Rs 13.99 lakh with BaaS, offering strong performance and family space.

India's Resource Adequacy Planning Framework requires utilities to draft ten-year electricity plans and secure firm tie-ups for ninety percent of their second-year requirements, ensuring reliable power distribution.

The Indian government will fast-track critical mineral recycling reforms, earmarking nearly 34,000 crore rupees for development initiatives, incentive schemes, and advanced recovery technologies to reduce import dependence.

Karnataka faces power cuts due to a daily demand surge of up to 3,000 MW, reaching a peak of 20,094 MW. Poor monsoons and high temperatures strained supplies, prompting officials to seek short-term power purchases.

QatarEnergy stated that liquefied natural gas production capabilities could return to normal within a couple of weeks if the Strait of Hormuz reopens.

Visakhapatnam is rapidly emerging as a major clean energy and industrial hub in Andhra Pradesh, driven by strategic investments in solar power, energy storage, data centers, and advanced transmission infrastructure.

The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission ruled that HVPNL violated green energy regulations by delaying connectivity for a 6 MW captive solar project, breaching prescribed timelines.