IKEA Drives a Green Revolution in Indian Logistics with Electric Freight Truck

In a decisive move toward sustainable logistics, IKEA has become the first company in India to deploy a heavy-duty electric truck for commercial operations. Teaming up with BLR Logistiks, this initiative marks a significant leap—not only for cleaner transportation, but for reshaping the future of freight movement in the country. The electric truck, now in

Toshiba Launches New SCiB™ Module for EV Buses, Electric Ships, and Stationary Applications

Toshiba Corporation has launched a new SCiB™ module, a lithium-ion battery designed for use in EV buses, electric ships, and stationary applications. The new product features an aluminum baseplate that dissipates approximately twice the heat of current modules. It will be available from mid-April 2025, in Japan and internationally. Use of lithium-ion batteries is increasing

Kolkata set to get India’s largest EV charging hub

Kolkata, India’s largest single-site electric vehicle (EV) charging hub is set to come up in south Kolkata’s Thakurpukur area, claimed Ashhok Kapoor, the MD of EzUrja, which is building it. It will be the second-largest EV charging hub in the world with 300 chargers, he said, adding that China has the largest facility housing 650

AET and Fleetzero sign agreement to develop longest-range hybrid electric vessel

AET, a leading owner and operator of maritime transportation assets and specialised services, has signed an agreement with Fleetzero, a developer and manufacturer of modular marine batteries for hybrid and electric ships, to develop the world’s longest-range plug-in hybrid-electric vessel.   Under the agreement, one of AET’s Lightering Support Vessels (LSV) will be retrofitted with

Delhi EV policy 2.0 aims 95% electric vehicle adoption by 2027

The Delhi government has announced the key highlights of the proposed and much anticipated Delhi EV Policy 2.0. Under this, the Delhi government aims for 95 per cent EV adoption in new vehicle registrations by 2027. Delhi Transport Ministry said in an official statement that the Delhi EV Policy 2.0 outlines a roadmap to accelerate

ESR India launches first in-park EV charging station at Taloja Industrial and logistics park

ESR Group Limited, together with its subsidiaries, has launched its first integrated Electric Vehicle charging infrastructure at its 89-acre Grade A Taloja Industrial and Logistics Park in India. The new EV charging station is fully powered by renewable energy generated by ESR’s rooftop solar panels mounted on the charging station itself. This initiative aligns with

San Diego-Coronado route to welcome all-electric, zero-emission ferries

Flagship Cruises & Events with headquarters in San Diego has received $15.2 million in funding from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to create a pair of fully electric zero-emission ferries to serve the San Diego to Coronado route. The CARB Advanced Technology Demonstration and Pilot Project grant is a component of California Climate Investments,

Työvene gets a €20 mn order from Sweden for battery-hybrid ships

Työvene will construct two plug-in battery-hybrid ships in its €20 million plus contract, which is based on a concept created by Norwegian ship designer Multi Maritime AS. The vessels will serve the route between Strömstad and the Koster islands on Sweden’s west coast. This will be Torghatten’s first regular ferry service in Sweden, beginning in

As Tesla prepares to enter the market, India restricts investments in EV charging

India offers a significantly reduced 15 per cent import tariff on EVs, down from approximately 100 per cent, to companies like Tesla. However, to qualify, automakers must invest at least $500 million in a domestic factory. Reuters reports that investments in charging infrastructure cannot be used to meet this requirement, ensuring the focus remains on

Norway nears landmark transition to all-electric vehicles

The global shift to sustainable transport is accelerating, with some countries making strides faster than others. Various factors, including government initiatives, infrastructure investment, and consumer demand, influence how quickly these transitions occur. Norway’s success in promoting electric vehicles (EVs) is now being closely watched worldwide. Norway’s focus on EV adoption has resulted in electric vehicles