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Friday, July 10, 2026
TopicElectric vehicles

Topic: electric vehicles

Sri Lanka has embraced plug-in hybrids. Should India follow?

While the power and fuel situation in India is nowhere as bad as it was in Sri Lanka, there have been a lot of power cuts across the country this summer, with the electricity grid experiencing record-breaking demand.

Why mandating EVs for gig workers can be a policy mistake

Regulations that do not understand the sector’s functioning and impose unnecessary costs will stifle its growth potential.

Why the new Tata Tiago EV doesn’t need a bigger battery

This is not a long-distance cruiser. And because the battery pack is smaller, ergo lighter, the Tiago EV doesn’t feel heavy to drive. It feels nice and dynamic, like a small hatchback should.

Delhi B&B blaze latest in series of fires that point to city’s unsafe housing conditions—global media

The country's dichotomy is in focus as world media reports the devastating Malviya Nagar blaze. On the other hand, Khavda Renewable Energy Park, Gujarat, grabs eyeballs as well.

BMW, Kia, XUV owners are fighting for EV chargers. Green goals vs RWA & red tape

NCR condo residents are fighting RWAs and fire departments for the right to charge EVs. Some are writing to DMs, others have gone to the Supreme Court—‘plan to switch to diesel.’

MG Cyberster, another EV in town that redefines performance. But I miss the drama of ICE

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 N is the only EV I have driven where the fake engine sounds have been done decently.

India’s EV shift isn’t about policies anymore. Now, it’s driven by cost

In March, sales of electric passenger vehicles touched an all-time high of 22,490 units of 4,40,144 passenger vehicles sold, thus crossing the important 5% mark for the first time.

VinFast MPV7 can be price warrior against Kia, Ertiga. It’s the features list that’s worrying

Lack of features needs to be urgently addressed in a tech-obsessed country.

India’s oil and gas vulnerability runs on diesel trucks

A slow shift away from diesel could complicate India’s refinery economics, as petrol demand peaks by 2032 and then begins to decline.

India’s EV market needs affordable options. New Tata Punch EV tries to fill the gap

When it comes to ‘affordable’ electric vehicles, there is one simple issue. Either the cars feel too cheap or they don’t have ‘enough’ range.

On Camera

Dear Lionel Messi, stop giving fans heart attacks in World Cup matches

There should be a public health advisory before every World Cup knockout game in which Argentina plays. And, Lionel Messi needs to stop giving his fans panic attacks.

Why global law firms are betting on India desks instead of India offices ahead of India-UK FTA

Rather than open offices in India, many UK firms are strengthening India teams & partnerships to meet expected demand for advice on international disputes, arbitration & regulatory matters.

DIA effect: Canada steams ahead with TKMS for new submarines, India’s P 75I still in works

Ottawa has handed over execution functions of critical defence projects to a CEO-led organisation for reducing procurement timelines and making it solely accountable for outcomes.

Congress is ceding ground to BJP on nationalism. It’s pushing India towards one-party system

The Congress party’s abandonment of nationalism is the most intriguing aspect of its post-2014 politics. The real Congress was never a party of bleeding heart pacifists.