Eicher Pro X EV Completes Kashmir To Kanyakumari Journey In 6 Days

Eicher Pro X Range

Eicher Trucks and Buses, part of VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV), has completed a journey from Kashmir to Kanyakumari using its Eicher Pro X EV.

The record verified by the India Book of Records (IBR), saw the electric vehicle cover over 4,000 kilometres in 6 days under loaded conditions. The run commenced in Srinagar on 20 January 2026 and concluded in Kanyakumari on 26 January 2026, traversing the Himalayas, plains and the Deccan Plateau.

Throughout the expedition, the vehicle utilised public chargers located via the MyEicher App. An adjudicator from the India Book of Records accompanied the truck to monitor route compliance, load, distance and charging stops. The mission served as a demonstration of electric vehicle endurance across diverse altitudes and climates to validate the technology for logistics corridors.

The journey was intended to show that electric commercial vehicles can operate beyond short-haul deliveries. By maintaining performance across hilly and coastal routes, the Pro X EV aimed to establish total cost of ownership (TCO) benefits and maintenance predictability for fleet operators. The successful completion of the route suggests that current charging infrastructure can support long-haul electric freight movement.

Vinod Aggarwal, MD & CEO, VE Commercial Vehicles, said, “For more than four decades, Eicher trucks and Buses have earned customer trust through leadership in fuel efficiency and application-specific engineering. The record-setting performance of the Eicher Pro X reinforces our unwavering focus on application excellence, reliability, and performance, anchored in robust product development and manufacturing capabilities, and enabled by a customer-centric, pan-India commercial and dealer network. I commend the entire Eicher team for achieving these well-deserved records”.

SS Gill, Chief Commercial Officer, VE Commercial Vehicles, said, “By covering the K2K route with a loaded Pro X EV, Eicher Trucks & Buses has proven that electric mobility is no longer restricted to short-haul, ‘last-mile’ deliveries. We are not just setting records, but through the strength of our service network and extensive dealer set-up, we are demonstrating that our EV technology is commercially viable, reliable, and has the range to serve as the backbone of India’s green logistics corridors”.

Abhishek Chaudhary, SVP – SCV Sales & Marketing, VE Commercial Vehicles, said, “The Eicher Pro X EV was put to the ultimate test – covering over 4000 kilometres across diverse climates and challenging altitudes. With this recognition from the India Book of Records we’ve moved beyond our own stringent testing benchmarks to real-world validation - Demonstrating that Eicher Pro X EV is a dependable partner for logistics movement across varied operations in India”.

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DAF Commences Production of XG And XG+ Electric Trucks

DAF XG Electric Truck

European commercial vehicle manufacturer DAF has started production of the XG Electric and XG+ Electric trucks.

The e-truck, built in Eindhoven, use powertrain technology and cab designs. The first vehicle, an XG+ tractor with an output of 350 kW, will be delivered to Hellmold & Plank, a logistics provider based in Germany.

DAF's range of electric vehicles extends from the 12-tonne XB Electric for distribution to the XG and XG+ Electric for haulage. These models share technology with the XD and XF Electric trucks, which were named ‘International Truck of the Year 2026’.

Hellmold & Plank has operated for 122 years and is based in Gieben. The company employs DAF electric models for shuttle transport and drugstore supply. The firm also utilises PACCAR charging equipment for its fleet operations.

The XG and XG+ Electric are intended for distance transport. Cabs provide a volume of 12.5 cubic metre for work and sleep. The vehicles use the PACCAR EX-D2 powertrain, which produces between 270 and 350 kW and torque of 2,400 Nm. It is powered by lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery packs fitted to the chassis. The e-trucks have a claimed range of 500 kilometres depending on the application.

Harald Seidel, President, DAF Trucks, said, “The start of production of the XG Electric and XG+ Electric, underlines our commitment to offering zero-emission solutions across a broad range of applications. Customers such as Hellmold & Plank demonstrate that our electric trucks are delivering strong efficiency and sustainable performances in everyday logistics operations.”

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TVS iQube S 4.7 kWh Variant Launched At INR 137,142

TVS iQube S

Chennai-headquartered two-wheeler and three-wheeler major TVS Motor Company (TVSM) has announced the launch of the TVS iQube S 4.7 kWh at INR 137,142 (ex-showroom Delhi).

The e-scooter is equipped with a 4.7 kWh battery that offers a claimed range of 175 km (IDC-certified). The variant introduces new colour options, including Magnificence Purple Beige, Harlequin Blue Beige and Titanium Grey Matte.

The TVS iQube is one of the most popular e-scooters sold in India. The e-scooters are currently available in more than 1,000 cities and 3,300 dealerships across India.

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Yulu Enters Bhopal, Expands Footprint In Central India

Yulu - Bhopal

Yulu has launched its franchisee-led service in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, marking its ninth partner-led rollout under the Yulu Business Partner (YBP) initiative.

The service is operated by Tezz Mobility, led by entrepreneurs Dharamveer Singh Bhadoriya and Siddharth Jain, and expands Yulu’s presence into Central India.

The partnership aims to address the growing demand for last-mile delivery services in Bhopal, which is currently served primarily by petrol vehicles. The ecosystem includes a city-wide network of Yulu Zones, a central operations and service hub and a battery-swapping grid provided by Yuma Energy.

In the first phase, operations are focused on high-density delivery zones such as Shahpura, with plans to expand to Hoshangabad Road, New Market, TT Nagar, Kolar Road and Habibganj.

Tezz Mobility intends to scale its fleet to over 1,000 electric vehicles (EVs) within the next two to three years, covering Bhopal and other high-potential regions in north and west India.

The launch is designed to overcome local barriers to EV adoption, such as limited rental options and a lack of dedicated charging infrastructure. By providing purpose-built delivery EVs and a pay-per-use model, the service allows delivery partners to access sustainable mobility without the need for personal vehicle ownership or fuel reimbursements. The long-term objective of the initiative is to transition 100 percent of Bhopal's delivery traffic to EV-powered mobility.

Amit Gupta, Co-Founder & CEO, Yulu, said, “Bhopal represents a strong market opportunity characterised by rising delivery demand and a thriving gig economy. With 45+ dark stores and thriving food delivery activity, the Bhopal market has room for ~8,000 delivery riders. Through our partnership with Tezz Mobility, Yulu is delighted to build a scalable, tech-driven logistics backbone to cater to this demand. Yulu’s proven mobility stack and segment expertise, coupled with Dharamveer and Siddharth’s operational prowess, will accelerate Bhopal’s transition toward a more efficient, sustainable and future-ready mobility ecosystem.”  

Dharamveer Singh Bhadoriya, Co-Promoter, Tezz Mobility, added, “Our previous experience as a supplier to leading quick commerce brands has given us a first-hand understanding of the operational challenges delivery ecosystems face every day. With Yulu’s platform, we are bringing a proven, end-to-end solution that allows Bhopal’s delivery partners to access reliable, affordable and sustainable mobility while helping aggregators to meet their EV commitments from day one.”

Siddharth Jain, Co-Promoter, Tezz Mobility, added, “Yulu’s full-stack platform, brand trust and aggregator relationships have enabled Tezz Mobility to reduce our build time from 1.5 years to mere weeks. The Tezz team is excited to transform Bhopal’s mobility landscape. The longer arc is to turn Bhopal into a reference model for every subsequent city.” 

 

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Indofast Energy Targets 3,500 Battery Swap Stations By FY2027

Indofast Energy

Indofast Energy, the joint venture between Indian Oil Corporation and Sun Mobility, has announced a record performance for FY2026, surpassing several key infrastructure and partnership milestones.

The battery-swapping provider has established a network of over 1,600 stations across 23 cities and supports more than 90,000 vehicles.

The company’s growth has been supported by large-scale infrastructure projects and a focus on clean mobility. The network has facilitated more than 1.6 billion kilometres of clean travel and saved 80,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions. It surpassed 1,600 battery swap stations across a mix of metro, Tier II and Tier III markets.

Indofast Energy expanded its ecosystem through collaborations with manufacturers and urban mobility hubs. The company has forged partnerships with 32 OEMs, including Motovolt Mobility, e-Sprinto and Quantum Energy. It also fostered new infrastructure partnerships, including the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRCL), Indian Railways and Nexus Select Malls. With use cases now spanning personal mobility, e-commerce, food delivery and last-mile logistics.

Following the momentum of FY2026, Indofast Energy aims to deploy 3,500 stations by FY2027. The company plans to support 232,000 electric vehicles within the same period.

Anant Badjatya, CEO, Indofast Energy, said, "FY26 has been a defining year for Indofast Energy as we strengthened our position as India’s safest and most trusted battery-swapping network. From scaling our station footprint and onboarding thousands of vehicles, to forging strategic partnerships across OEMs, fleets and infrastructure players, every milestone reflects our commitment to powering everyday India".

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