Ola Electric Begins Deliveries For S1 Gen 3 E-Scooters

Ola Electric S1 Gen 3

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.

GreenLine To Deploy LNG Fleet For Dabur India’s Logistics Operations

GreenLine To Deploy LNG Fleet For Dabur India’s Logistics Operations

GreenLine Mobility Solutions Ltd., an Essar venture and the sole Indian operator of LNG and electric-powered heavy commercial trucks for green logistics, has entered into a partnership with Dabur India Ltd., a major FMCG player. The agreement focuses on integrating LNG-powered trucks into Dabur’s logistics network to advance supply chain sustainability.

GreenLine will supply its LNG fleet to handle long-haul freight for Dabur, aiming to cut emissions significantly without compromising on performance or dependability. This move aligns with Dabur’s internal goals for a lower-carbon operational framework and reflects a wider corporate trend in India toward embracing cleaner transport alternatives.

Currently, GreenLine manages over 1,000 LNG and electric vehicles on key freight routes, serving diverse sectors such as steel, cement, mining, FMCG and chemicals. The fleet has surpassed 100 million kilometres in cumulative travel, resulting in more than 27,000 tonnes of CO₂ reductions for its clients, reinforcing the company’s role in reshaping India’s road freight landscape.

Charles Devlin D’Costa, Vice President – Sales, GreenLine Mobility Solutions Ltd, said, "We are pleased to partner with Dabur India, one of India's most respected consumer goods companies, as it adopts greener road transportation solutions. It is encouraging to see more leading Indian companies making low-emission logistics an integral part of their business strategy. Every such partnership strengthens the momentum towards cleaner freight mobility, bringing us a step closer to transforming India's road logistics ecosystem. At GreenLine, we remain committed to enabling businesses across sectors to accelerate the transition to lower-emission transportation."

Samrat Sehgal, Global Director of Supply Chain, Dabur India, said, "Reducing the environmental footprint of our supply chain is an important part of Dabur India's sustainability roadmap. Our partnership with GreenLine enables us to integrate lower-emission transportation into our logistics operations while maintaining efficiency and reliability. We believe collaborations like these will play a key role in building a more sustainable and future-ready supply chain."

Euler Motors Partners Green Drive Mobility For Electrifying Logistic Services

Euler Motors - Green Drive Mobility

Euler Motors has announced a collaboration with Green Drive Mobility to deploy four-wheeler electric cargo vehicles across mid-mile and last-mile operations. The partnership has deployed approximately 50 units, with plans to reach 500 units during the financial year across Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad.

The deployment features Euler’s Storm LR and TURBO EV 1000 models, targeting a total of 1,000 electric cargo vehicles by 2028.

Vani Rikhy Mehra, VP – Sales, Euler Motors, said, “Our collaboration with Green Drive Mobility marks an important step in expanding the role of electric commercial vehicles in India’s logistics ecosystem. Green Drive Mobility is one of the country’s most respected multi-stack EV fleet operators, and we are pleased to support their growth journey with Euler’s purpose-built electric cargo vehicles. Their disciplined approach to fleet expansion and their diverse enterprise customer base align closely with Euler’s commitment to building products and a service ecosystem that enable fleet operators to transition to electric with confidence – improving uptime, lowering operating costs, and reducing emissions at scale.”

Sagar Subramani, COO, Green Drive Mobility, added, “Our collaboration with Euler Motors reinforces our strategy of building a reliable, scalable, and technology-led electric logistics platform powered by the best vehicles from leading OEMs. Euler’s products bring strong payload performance and proven reliability, and their API-led approach fits seamlessly into our operations. As demand for sustainable logistics continues to grow across sectors, this collaboration will help us deliver consistent uptime and operational efficiency to our enterprise customers, while accelerating the shift to zero-emission mobility across India.”

Simple Energy To Launch Its First Family E-Scooter On September 2

Simple Energy

Bengaluru-based electric two-wheeler maker Simple Energy is set to unveil its first family e-scooter on 2 September 2026, entering the country's mass-market segment.

The mass-market EV is set to follow the Simple One and the Simple Ultra models.

Simple Energy states that the in-house developed new model is part of its robust R&D capabilities spanning proprietary software, technologies and advanced engineering solutions.

The company is said to be the first Indian OEM to commercially manufacture heavy rare-earth-free electric motors.

Billion Electric Mobility Partners J K Cement For Electric Truck Deployment

Billion Electric Mobility - J K Cement

Billion Electric Mobility has announced a partnership with J K Cement to deploy over 150 heavy-duty electric trucks during the financial year. The project has commenced with the deployment of 20 electric trucks from J K Cement's Muddapur plant in Karnataka, transporting cement to stockyards in Karnataka, Maharashtra and Goa.

At present, Billion Electric provides an electric freight platform that includes vehicles, charging infrastructure, fleet operations and route management. ChargeZone's charging network supports operations across corridors in Karnataka, Maharashtra and Goa, with locations including Nipani, Satara, Pune, Karad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Goa, Hubli and Davanagere.

Sanjeev Kulkarni, CEO, Billion Electric Mobility, said, "The decarbonisation of India's freight sector will be driven by enterprises that are willing to lead from the front. J K Cement's commitment demonstrates that heavy-duty electric mobility is no longer a future aspiration but a commercially viable reality. Through Billion Electric's integrated eMaaS platform, supported by ChargeZone's expanding high-speed charging network, we are enabling businesses to transition to electric freight with confidence while building the infrastructure backbone needed to scale zero-emission logistics across the country."