Benglauru-based electric vehicle manufacturer Ola Electric has commenced deliveries for its S1 Gen 3 scooter portfolio across India. The S1 Gen 3 portfolio includes the flagship S1 Pro+ along with S1 Pro and S1 X.

The S1 Pro+ comes with two battery options 5.3kWh and 4kWh and is powered by a 13kW motor, which comes with claimed top speed of 141 kmph and 128 kmph respectively with a brisk acceleration of 0-40 kmph in just 2.1 and 2.3 seconds. The S1 Pro has a claimed range of 320km (IDC), while the 4kWh S1 Pro+ comes with claimed 242km (IDC). The e-scooter has four riding modes – Hyper, Sports, Normal and Eco – and gets dual ABS and disk brakes in front and rear

Ola Spokesperson, Ola Electric said, "The overwhelming response to our S1 Gen 3 scooters reaffirms our commitment to accelerating India's transition to electric mobility. We're excited for our customers to experience the superior performance, enhanced safety features, and improved efficiency that the Gen 3 portfolio offers."

The company claims the Gen 3 platform now sports a mid-drive motor and chain drive for optimised performance and reliability and an integrated MCU (Motor Control Unit) for better range and efficiency. Compared to the previous generation e-scooters, the Gen 3 offers 20 percent increase in peak power, 11 percent cost savings and 20 percent higher range.

Ola Electric shared that the Gen 3 platform also comes with category-first dual ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) and patented brake-by-wire technology for e-scooters.

On the other hand, the S1 Pro is powered by an 11 kW mid-drive motor, offers 4kWh and 3kWh variants with top speeds of 125 kmph and 117 kmph. It has a claimed range of 242 km and 176 km (IDC) respectively. Both accelerate 0-40 kmph in 2.7 seconds, featuring four riding modes – Hyper, Sports, Normal and Eco – plus single ABS and dual disc brakes. Available in Porcelain White, Industrial Silver, Jet Black, Stellar Blue and Midnight Blue, the S1 X+ flagship matches the 4kWh S1 Pro’s 125 kmph speed and 242 km range, adding new seat foam, sporty decals, a 4.3-inch display, a front disc brake, and colour options like Passion Red.

The S1 X, aimed at value-conscious buyers, comes in 4kWh, 3kWh and 2kWh variants with a 7kW motor, hitting claimed top speeds of 123 kmph, 115 kmph and 101 kmph, and ranges of 242 km, 176 km and 108 km (IDC). These accelerate 0-40 kmph in 3.0, 3.1 and 3.4 seconds, with a 4.3-inch display, decals, improved seating and four riding modes, available in five colours. The new Roadster X series starts at INR 74,999, with the Roadster X+ 4.5kWh at INR 104,999 and the 9.1kWh model (4680 Bharat Cell) at INR 154,999, offering a 501 km range.

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Green SM, the electric cab service arm of Vietnam’s Vingroup, has announced its plans to expand its electric mobility services across six states and union territories in India. The company has secured licenses in Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh – covering the Delhi National Capital Region.

Now the company is set to introduce its service in Karnataka under state aggregator frameworks. Building upon its operations in Delhi-NCR and Hyderabad, the company intends to launch services in Chennai and Bengaluru, working with authorities and local partners.

The expansion follows the company's debut in Delhi-NCR in June 2026, which deployed VinFast Limo Green electric vehicles and completed over 1.5 million rides within five months. Green SM is also rolling out dedicated airport pickup zones and plans to create thousands of earning opportunities for local drivers through professional training, welfare support, and competitive compensation. The company stated that fare information is accessible via its official channels and mobile application, and clarified that claims of a ₹8 per kilometre charge are unfounded.

Rohit Sharma, CEO, Green SM India, said, “We are delighted to announce that after successful launch in Delhi NCR, Green SM has another opportunity to bring the benefits of green mobility to more people across India. Green SM aims to provide customers with safe comfortable journeys along with consistently high service standards, while creating earning opportunities for local drivers. Green SM believes that quality service and environmentally friendly vehicles can help encourage greener travel habits in major cities.”

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YANGWANG, BYD's flagship luxury new-energy vehicle marque, staged a high-profile celebration in Dubai to honour the U9 Xtreme's 503.17 kmph world-record top speed, headlined by a bespoke light and projection spectacle across the Burj Khalifa. The showcase drew an estimated 3,000 international media figures and VIP guests, assembling a global audience to mark advances in automotive performance, technological innovation and brand growth.

The record was set on 1 November 2026, when the all-electric hypercar hit 503.17 kmph (312.6 mph) along Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed International Road (E11) in Abu Dhabi's Al Dhafra Region. Two Guinness World Records followed: highest speed achieved by a production car in a single-direction run, and the equivalent honour for an electric production car. Motorsport's governing body, the FIA, has likewise acknowledged the result. Racing driver Marc Basseng piloted the machine past its own earlier 496.22 kmph (308.3mph) marker, posted at ATP Papenburg in Germany in September 2025.

That display anchored the evening, projecting the milestone onto one of the planet's most photographed structures, while supporting brand activities allowed attendees to explore YANGWANG and the engineering underpinning its record-setting model. The U9 Xtreme, in the brand's view, embodies an ongoing push to test how far new-energy technology can stretch automotive limits.

The same evening saw the World Branding Awards trophy presented to BYD Executive Vice President Stella Li, following BYD's selection as Brand of the Year in the Automobiles category at Global Tier. The World Branding Forum, which runs the programme, weighs brand valuation, consumer market research and public online voting, with Global Tier status reserved for international brands active in at least 10 countries across three or more continents; the honour was first conferred at Hampton Court Palace in London on 3 November. The Dubai gathering sat within a broader UAE celebration programme that included a 110-vehicle parade of YANGWANG, DENZA and BYD models in Abu Dhabi on 7 November, led by the U9 Xtreme from West Park to Emirates Palace.

Stella Li, Executive Vice President, BYD, said, “Reaching 503.17 kmph with the U9 Xtreme demonstrates what electric performance can achieve and reflects our engineers’ determination to push beyond established boundaries. At the same time, being named Global Brand of the Year in Automobiles is also a recognition of the trust our customers place in BYD. These achievements inspire us to keep exploring what technology can make possible, from extraordinary performance to sustainable mobility that makes a meaningful difference in people’s everyday lives.”

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Delhivery has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Tata Motors, Euler Motors and Montra Electric to deploy between 1,500 and 2,000 electric four-wheelers across its intra-city logistics network over the next 12 to 18 months. The agreements form part of the company's plan to deploy nearly 5,000 electric vehicles within three years and fully electrify its intra-city fleet operating under 200 kilometres per day within four to five years, starting with a rollout in Delhi-NCR.

At present, electric vehicles account for 12 to 13 percent of Delhivery's intra-city fleet. Through advance payments for vendors and investments in charging and parking facilities at its hubs, the company plans to increase that share beyond 50 percent over the next two to three years.

Under the partnerships, Delhivery will induct the Tata Intra EV from Tata Motors, begin deployments with the Turbo City Plus from Euler Motors before adding payload-capacity models and expand nationwide operations of Montra Electric's EVIATOR across its network.

Prashant Gazipur, COO – In City Operations, Delhivery, said, “Scaling fleet electrification means finding solutions that work across the diverse needs of our network without compromising operational efficiency. Partnering with Tata Motors, Euler Motors and Montra Electric lets us expand our electric fleet across vehicle categories. The charging facilities we are piloting will make EV adoption easier and more affordable for our vendor partners.”

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GreenLine Mobility Solutions, an Essar Group venture, has entered into a partnership with Kirloskar Ferrous Industries to deploy electric trucks for the manufacturer's logistics operations.

The initiative began with the flag-off of electric trucks at Kirloskar Ferrous' facility in Taloja, Navi Mumbai, integrating electric transport into the company's goods movement.

At present, GreenLine operates a fleet of more than 1,200 liquefied natural gas and electric trucks across freight corridors in India, serving sectors including steel, cement, mining, fast-moving consumer goods and chemicals. The fleet has recorded over 100 million kilometres of operations, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by more than 30,000 tonnes for its clients.

Madhur Taneja, CEO, GreenLine Mobility Solutions, said, “At GreenLine, we are focused on advancing lower-emission freight transportation through solutions suited to different logistics requirements. LNG continues to play an important role in our approach to decarbonising long-haul transportation, while electric trucks offer opportunities in applications suited to electric mobility. Our partnership with Kirloskar Ferrous marks a further step in expanding our electric truck deployments and working with businesses to integrate cleaner transportation solutions into their supply chains.”

“Electrifying inter-plant logistics is where sustainability meets operational excellence, driving higher efficiency, lower costs and a cleaner future” said the Kirloskar Ferrous Industries leadership team.

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