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Monday, September 1, 2025
TopicElectric vehicle

Topic: Electric vehicle

Cars will talk to each other in the future. Question is whether AI can handle Indian roads

A V2X system in Mahindra’s new BE6 and XEV 9E electric SUVs uses the cameras to read road signs, communicate with other vehicles, and even communicate with pedestrians, at least their smartphone devices.

Dear Tesla buyers, don’t crib about high tariffs. They have helped Indian auto industry

Since BMW assembles at its Chennai factory, it’s able to price the iX1 at Rs 49 lakh. It's much more affordable and practical than Tesla.

MG M9 is all about comfort—the most impressive of new EVs in Indian market

The M9 is the first vehicle from MG Motor India’s new ‘MG Select’ network, where the carmaker will sell premium vehicles.

India’s EV dreams need freedom from China’s stranglehold on rare-earth metals. Start mining

Beijing's export restrictions on rare-earth metals like neodymium reveal how China controls the building blocks of India's electric vehicle future.

EVs can take their own sweet time. I’m more excited about hybrids—Kia, MG to Hyundai

In China, the world’s largest EV market, various Chinese carmakers, including BYD, are offering an improved line-up of hybrids, particularly plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.

Delhi’s EV policy is too ambitious. CNG autos, commercial vehicles will take massive hit

Forcing commercial vehicles to change, despite many of them running on CNG, a cleaner hydrocarbon than petrol, might have the biggest impact of all.

China isn’t panicking about the US. It’s looking at new EV markets for world dominance

The EV industry serves as a key lever in China’s ambition to dominate not just the technological sphere, but also the geopolitical landscape.

Indian auto industry in AI age—a few codes can transform a vehicle more than a new suspension

Today, the manufacturing of two- and four-wheelers has become akin to that of consumer electronics, like smartphones.

Tesla won’t harm Indian EV makers. Govt’s real challenge is China

Chinese EV companies in India are finding ways to navigate government scrutiny by partnering with US and European firms.

Trump ending EV mandate won’t impact Tesla, but could hurt smaller US auto makers’ global ambitions

China, the UK and the US are leading the global EV race, but a rollback of the EV subsidies provided under the Biden regime is unlikely to play out in the favour of the US.

On Camera

Beijing’s dual strategy. Xi courts Modi but also expands grip on subcontinent

China has succeeded not only in bringing India's neighbours together but also in positioning itself as the indispensable convener.

A Rs 33,000 cr ‘banking fraud’: ED’s case against Arvind Dham, Amtek’s web of ‘500 shell companies’

ED has accused Amtek promoter Arvind Dham of controlling web of nearly 500 shell companies operating as a layered structure, with up to 15 levels of indirect ownership, to divert funds.

‘Real-time, all-climate’ explosives detector could enhance airport & border security—no dogs, no swabs

Bengaluru-based CeNS designs accurate, portable, and cheap sensor using surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy. It could significantly reduce risks at vulnerable choke points. 

For Indian Mercedes, Asim Munir’s dumper truck in mirror is closer than it appears

From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.