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Exide Industries plans to begin lithium-ion cell production by the end of FY26, starting with NCM cylindrical cells for electric two-wheelers and later adding LFP cells for energy-storage systems. With ₹3,947 crore invested in Exide Energy and strong OEM interest, the company is strengthening its position in India’s evolving battery manufacturing ecosystem ..

Star Engineers India and ConnectM Technology Solutions have launched StarConnectM LLP, a new joint venture aimed at building connected-vehicle hardware and software solutions for OEMs. Combining Star’s manufacturing strength with ConnectM’s technology prowess, StarConnectM offers end-to-end capabilities -from concept and architecture to embedded systems and scalable production …

JBM Group has entered a strategic joint venture with Portugal-based Sodecia to set up a state-of-the-art hot stamping facility in Pune. With an INR 150 crore investment, the plant will produce lightweight, high-strength systems for both ICE and EV platforms, strengthening India’s advanced automotive manufacturing and supporting safer, sustainable mobility …

Continental has introduced seven autonomous mobile robots at its ContiLifeCycle retreading plant in Hanover, improving efficiency and reducing manual strain in tire production. The robots handle repetitive transport tasks, allowing employees to focus on quality and machine operation. With advanced sensors and AI navigation, the AMRs support Continental’s Industry 4.0 strategy and contribute to more sustainable tire manufacturing …

Deloitte India has introduced INTEGRATE, a ready-to-deploy suite of industry-specific SAP S/4HANA Cloud solutions aimed at accelerating digital transformation for Indian enterprises. Backed by Deloitte’s factory-based delivery and Operate services, INTEGRATE promises faster deployment, lower TCO, and ongoing innovation tailored for sectors like Chemicals, Automotive, Retail, and Renewable Energy …

Elektrobit is set to debut its scalable, “right-sized” SDV solutions at CES 2026, focusing on reducing development complexity and speeding time to market. Highlights include a safety-certified Linux OS, automated software integration, modular cockpit architecture, and a Foxconn-backed smart EV platform …

ASRG has partnered with Manifest to create a new public platform that strengthens transparency and cybersecurity across the automotive software supply chain. The collaboration will deliver SBOMs, AI-BOMs, verified software provenance, and clear risk insights, helping the industry align with global standards such as ISO/SAE 21434 and UNECE R155 …

Pony.ai has unveiled its Gen-4 autonomous truck lineup, built with 100% automotive-grade parts and expected to slash production costs by roughly 70%. The first two BEV models are slated for mass production in 2026, featuring a redundant safety design across steering, braking, power, communication, computing, and sensors. Through rigorous testing and a “1+4” platooning model, Pony.ai aims to make freight transport safer, more efficient, and more affordable than ever …

ChargeZone has launched Project E-DHARA, a major initiative to convert its EV charging network to 100% renewable energy. The first charging hub under this plan is set to open in Dahej, Gujarat, in 2025, and will include a 1 MW solar plant paired with a 5 MWh battery storage system. By operating mostly off-grid, this hub aims to serve as a model for up to 100 green charging stations along national highways by 2026. The stations will cater to both passenger EVs and electric freight trucks, creating a more sustainable and resilient EV charging ecosystem …

Mobec Innovation’s Energy Storage Solutions have received approval from Oil Lube Systems, reinforcing their role in India’s fast-growing EV ecosystem. The collaboration supports leading automakers with clean, mobile alternatives to diesel gensets, enhancing sustainability and powering the country’s transition toward flexible, future-ready EV infrastructure …