7+ hour, 11+ min ago   (268+ words) Whalesbook Bengaluru-based deep-tech startup Vimag Labs has announced the development of a magnet-free electric motor, a move intended to reduce the electric vehicle industry's dependence on rare-earth magnets The technology, which the company calls the Virtual Magnet Synchronous Motor, replaces…...

8+ hour, 41+ min ago   (230+ words) Whalesbook The Indian passenger vehicle market hit a notable milestone in August 2026 For the first time, retail sales of vehicles running on alternative fuels—comprising CNG, hybrids, and electric vehicles—collectively eclipsed those of pure petrol-powered cars Data shows these…...

19+ hour, 5+ min ago   (241+ words) Whalesbook The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has set the stage for a potential policy shift in the electric vehicle (EV) sector In a draft notification released on August 21, 2026, the government proposed amending the Central Motor Vehicles Rules…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (311+ words) Whalesbook The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) in India is moving rapidly, fueled by changing consumer preferences, fluctuating fuel costs, and significant government support However, for investors, identifying the winners in this space is a complex task The industry is…...

5+ day, 18+ hour ago   (989+ words) Whalesbook भारतीय कमर्शियल व्हेईकल मार्केटमध्ये ऑगस्ट २०२à…...

5+ day, 16+ hour ago   (253+ words) whalesbook.com India’s electric vehicle market reached a new milestone in August 2026, with retail sales climbing to 298,448 units This represents a 52.9% increase compared to the same month last year Industry-wide EV penetration rose to 12.3%, up from 9.5% in August 2025, signaling that…...

5+ day, 21+ hour ago   (220+ words) Whalesbook India's electric vehicle (EV) market registered a strong performance in August 2026, with retail sales climbing to 298,448 units This represents a 52.9% increase from the same month last year, when sales stood at 195,250 units The overall EV penetration rate, which measures…...

6+ day, 7+ hour ago   (282+ words) Whalesbook In a major structural shift for the Indian auto industry, cars running on alternative fuels have officially outsold traditional petrol-powered passenger vehicles for the first time According to data from the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations, alternative propulsion technologiesâ…...

6+ day, 23+ hour ago   (272+ words) Whalesbook BMW Group India has expanded its electric vehicle lineup in the domestic market with the launch of the locally manufactured i5 Long Wheelbase (LWB) electric sedan Priced at ₹79.60 lakh (ex-showroom), the vehicle is assembled at the company’s Chennai…...

6+ day, 23+ hour ago   (290+ words) Whalesbook JSW MG Motor India has initiated a push to reform the tax structure for hybrid and range-extender vehicles The company is lobbying the government to reconsider the 40% GST rate currently applied to these models, arguing that a lower tax…...