Yamaha EC-06 vs Suzuki e-Access: Range, price and charging compared
A 26 Sep comparison puts the Yamaha EC-06 and Suzuki e-Access at different price, claimed-range and charging trade-offs, giving Indian EV buyers a clearer daily-use checklist.
Latest Fuel News
Recent fuel, transport and policy updates, in a clear and scan-friendly format.
Ghazipur-Ballia highway to open 34 km for trial on 1 Oct
NHAI will open the first 34 km of the Ghazipur–Ballia greenfield NH-31 stretch for a trial run from 1 Oct, with fixed entry and exit points for drivers.
PM E-DRIVE EVs save 31.3 lakh litres of fuel daily, dashboard shows
PM E-DRIVE’s 26 Sep dashboard estimates 31.3 lakh litres of fuel saved daily by supported EVs. Here is what the figure means for drivers, buyers and India’s charging network.
Madhya Pradesh restarts bus service with 351 buses across 7 cities
Madhya Pradesh has restarted its public bus network after 21 years, with 351 CNG and electric buses serving seven cities. The plan targets 1,500 buses in year one and 15,000 by 2031.
Srinagar Ring Road Phase III: first 8 km found feasible after review
Officials found the revised Lasjan–Dalgate alignment feasible for the first 8 km of Srinagar Ring Road Phase III; NHAI must compare three Dalgate–Pandach routes before selecting a final route.
Srinagar Ring Road Phase I gets NHAI's December-end internal target
NHAI has set an internal December-end target for Srinagar Ring Road Phase I from Galander to Narbal, but weather and manpower could affect the timeline. Here is what drivers should know.
IRDAI motor insurance reform: possible 2027 start and buyer checks
IRDAI chairman Ajay Seth says proposed distribution reforms could start in early 2027, but motor-insurance commission changes remain open for feedback until 25 October 2026.
NCR no-PUCC, no-fuel enforcement from 1 Oct: driver checklist
CAQM's NCR fuel-access direction is scheduled for 1 Oct 2026: drivers will need a valid PUCC, while Noida and Ghaziabad are testing pump-side checks now.
Honda Cars India, CSB Bank tie-up adds car-loan options for buyers
Honda Cars India has empanelled CSB Bank for new, pre-owned and refinancing options through identified dealers and branches. Rates and approvals still depend on the borrower.
Sukhdev Vihar crash kills auto driver; what Delhi drivers should check
A 45-year-old auto-rickshaw driver was killed and another man injured after a car hit two vehicles near Delhi’s Sukhdev Vihar Metro station on 26 Sep 2026. Here are practical safety checks.
Ather to restart dealership expansion as Maharashtra plant ramps up
Ather says it will resume electric-scooter dealership expansion in November–December as its Maharashtra plant starts production, but buyer access is expected to widen gradually.
Mahindra XEV 9S leads August EV rankings; dispatches and registrations differ
The Mahindra XEV 9S led August 2026 electric-car dispatches by 78 units, while Vahan registrations also placed it ahead of the Tata Punch EV. The two datasets measure different stages.
September passenger-vehicle retail may grow 15–16%; buyer checks
Yes Securities expects India’s September passenger-vehicle retail to rise 15–16%, but the estimate is a forecast. FADA’s latest data point to firm demand alongside high dealer stock.
PM E-DRIVE lists 3,811 e-ambulances: what operators should check
The PM E-DRIVE portal lists support for 3,811 e-ambulances, while Force Motors presented a Traveller-based EV at a 25 Sep industry dialogue. Operators must watch charging, range and tenders.
PM E-DRIVE e-2W adoption nears 10%; target now 45.79 lakh
PM E-DRIVE data shows electric two-wheelers reached 9.9% of sales in Apr–Aug FY2026-27. The scheme now targets 45.79 lakh vehicles through 31 Mar 2028.
Tata Power opens 240 kW EV charger on Bengaluru–Tirupati route
Tata Power has commissioned a 240 kW DC EV station at Sri Varsha Grand on the Bengaluru–Chittoor–Tirupati/Chennai corridor, adding a highway stop for long-distance users.