Driving the future: AI, EVs, and policy shape India's auto sector
India's SDV roadmap moving in three tracks: Continental
Continental outlined India's journey toward software-defined vehicles (SDVs), identifying three distinct tracks: domain centralisation, zonal architecture, and full SDV realisation. The company stressed the need for OEM–tech collaboration.
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India's E20 fuel transition leaves car owners facing mileage and repair issues
The government's push for E20 ethanol-blended fuel has led to complaints of reduced mileage and higher maintenance costs. Automakers are being urged to improve engine compatibility while consumers weigh cost implications.
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Tata Technologies launches digital battery passport 'WATTSync'
Tata Technologies introduced WATTSync, a digital passport for EV batteries designed to improve traceability, transparency, and compliance across the battery lifecycle.
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E3 Electric.Ai unveils AI-powered modular scooter and delivery moped
Bengaluru-based E3 Electric.Ai launched India's first AI-powered modular two-wheeler platform, designed for both consumers and delivery fleets, with predictive analytics and modular design features.
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Cabinet clears four semiconductor units in Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and Punjab
The Union Cabinet approved four new semiconductor manufacturing facilities, a key step toward localising chip production and reducing dependency on imports.
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Engineering the future of commercial vehicles: AI, modular platforms, and virtual twins
The commercial vehicle industry is adopting AI, modular platforms, and digital twins to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and accelerate product cycles.
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Tech, policy and the road ahead for commercial EV transition
Industry leaders and policymakers highlighted the role of incentives, charging networks, and digital solutions in accelerating commercial EV adoption.
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IIT-Hyderabad rolls out India's first driverless electric buses
IIT-Hyderabad deployed fully autonomous electric buses for intra-campus mobility, marking the first operational rollout of driverless EVs in India.
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Key Takeaways & Upcoming Trends
Software-defined vehicles will dominate R&D pipelines, pushing India into the global mobility software race. Ethanol transition highlights consumer–policy gaps that need resolution for smoother adoption. Digital battery passports will strengthen EV supply chains and compliance. AI and modular platforms are reshaping both personal and commercial transport. Semiconductor localisation is emerging as the backbone of future auto innovation.
Autonomous EV pilots are moving into practical deployments, starting with controlled ecosystems.
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