To be held on 11 July and 12 July 2024, the eighth edition of NGV India Summit organised by Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India at the NDMC Convention Centre in New Delhi will focus on clean mobility.
With the theme ‘Navigating India’s Clean Mobility Transition’, the summit will get industry experts from the concerned ministries, government bodies and private companies to discuss about the environmental impact of conventional vehicles versus vehicles that are powered by greener fuel technologies.
The discussion will also be on the progressive movement towards the net-zero target of 2070 and multiple challenges disguised as opportunities, which lie in front of India in its mission to achieve zero CO2 emissions.
Besides the collaborative steps taken by the NITI Aayog, by the nodal government ministries and by the private industry players that are leading India’s energy transformation, the summit will also put the spotlight on the role of the mobility (automotive) sector in the way it is taking big strides towards diversifying the energy basket and reducing the dependence on petroleum imports in view of the fact that one of the biggest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions is the mobility and transportation sector. Both are largely dependent on petroleum.
Speakers of the summit will share their views through a series of curated sessions on areas like ‘Charting India’s multi-fuels roadmap in the transition towards clean mobility’, ‘Vision 2030 India: Becoming a Gas-based Economy’, ‘Expansion in gas infrastructure (CNG-LNG)’, ‘Hydrogen Infrastructure: Production, Storage and Transportation’, ‘Opportunity areas: Electrolyser, modelling fuel-cell’, ‘CNG Economics: Volatility in pricing hampering the growth of CNG segment’, ‘Opportunities in Ethanol production for sugar and agro-industry – addressing the supply-side constraint’, ‘Government schemes and policies in fostering the fast adoption of flex-fuel vehicles in India’ and ‘Waste-to-Wealth economy: An update on CBG/ Bio-CNG plant set-up projects in India’.
The two-day event will see visitors from electrolyser and fuel cell manufacturing, OMCs, gas storage and transportation infrastructure, automotive OEMs and auto component manufacturers, technology solution providers, EPC firms, natural gas producers, oil and gas companies, transport industry, fleet owners, shared mobility, sugar and agriculture-based industries besides others, making it an unmissable summit for the Indian energy sector.
MapmyIndia Adds Multimodal Public Transport Routes To Mappls App
- By MT Bureau
- December 30, 2025
MapmyIndia Mappls has expanded its Mappls App by integrating multimodal public transport routes. The update allows users to access information for metro, rail and bus services within the application.
The feature enables the 40 million users of the platform to view stations, stops and interchange options. The service is currently available in cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad and Kolkata, among others. The update is live on iOS and web platforms, with an Android release scheduled to follow.
The public transport data joins existing app features such as turn-by-turn navigation, traffic updates and safety alerts. By combining private and public transport data, the company aims to assist in journey planning and support mass transit adoption to manage urban congestion.
As an indigenous platform, MapmyIndia aligns its mapping data with government guidelines regarding international borders and sensitive establishments. The government sector currently accounts for 20 percent of the company's gross revenue.
Rakesh Verma, Co-Founder, Chairman & Managing Director, MapmyIndia Mappls, said, “The launch of multimodal public transport routes on the Mappls App is a direct outcome of listening to our users. We want the Mappls App to be more inclusive and accessible for every citizen. We are pleased to begin rolling out this feature across select cities and will continue expanding coverage to make public transport more convenient for millions of Indians. As a fully indigenous platform built in India for India, Mappls remains committed to supporting sustainable urban mobility by seamlessly integrating public transport into everyday navigation.”
The company plans to expand the coverage of this feature to additional cities to further integrate public transport into its navigation ecosystem.
REE Automotive, BorgWarner’s Cascadia Motion Partner On Electric Drive Unit Development
- By MT Bureau
- December 30, 2025
Israel-headquartered REE Automotive has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Cascadia Motion, a subsidiary of BorgWarner Inc., to develop and manufacture a next-generation electric drive unit (EDU).
The partnership focuses on integrating Cascadia Motion’s iM-125 motor and inverter with REEcorner technology. The resulting EDU is intended for global original equipment manufacturer (OEM) electrification programmes, providing a modular solution for software-defined vehicles (SDVs).
The proposed EDU is designed to support ASIL-D functional safety standards and features a zonal architecture. This system uses centralised control units to replace legacy domain systems, reducing wiring and enabling over-the-air (OTA) updates.
Technical Specifications (at Gearbox Output):
- Motor Type: Permanent Magnet
- Peak Torque (30s): 3000 Nm
- Peak Power: 100 kW
- Gear Ratio: 19.17
- Weight: 54 kg
- Cooling: Water-Glycol
REE plans to grant Cascadia Motion access to its existing assembly lines, tooling and supplier networks to facilitate production. The companies also intend to evaluate market demand for complete SDV solutions, including standalone REEcorner units and chassis control software.
The collaboration occurs as industry research suggests the global EDU market will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9 percent between 2025 and 2035. The move is aimed at helping OEMs reduce development cycles for electric vehicles through ready-to-integrate hardware.
Joseph McHenry, General Manager, BorgWarner Portland, said, “Integrating Cascadia Motion’s iM 125 drive unit with REEcorner technology bolsters our portfolio of off-the-shelf electric drive solutions, providing our customers with even more flexibility in their electrification programs. This collaboration reflects our commitment to delivering innovative, ready-to-integrate drive units that help OEMs reduce development time and streamline vehicle launch.”
Daniel Barel, CEO and Co-Founder, REE Automotive, said, “We believe that this MoU with Cascadia Motions represents a natural progression of our three-year collaboration and reinforces our mission to accelerate the industry’s transition to software-defined, by-wire mobility. We believe this collaboration positions us to meet global demand at scale while laying the groundwork for next-generation, fully by-wire solutions.”
- Entuple E-Mobility
- Blue Ashva Capital
- Varanium Capital
- Roop Automotive
- Mohit Oswal
- Rakesh Mishra
- Satya Bansal
Entuple E-Mobility Raises INR 130 Million To Expand Powertrain Portfolio
- By MT Bureau
- December 29, 2025
Bengaluru-based electric powertrain start-up Entuple E-Mobility has raised INR 130 million in a funding round led by Varanium Capital, which also participation from existing investors Blue Ashva Capital, alongside high-net-worth individuals and family offices, including Mohit Oswal, founder of Roop Automotives.
The start-up operates a 25,000 sqft manufacturing plant in Bengaluru, where it produces hub and mid-motor powertrains for two- and three-wheelers. Entuple develops its motors, controllers and firmware in-house without external licensing.
The funding will be used to advance the company's technology stack and expand into new vehicle segments. Key areas of focus include:
- High-Voltage Systems: Development of motors for four-wheelers, buses and trucks.
- Power Electronics: Research and development into new-generation intelligent motor controllers.
- Commercial Vehicles: Engineering powertrains specifically for the heavy-duty commercial segment.
By deepening its indigenous technology, Entuple aims to provide powertrain solutions for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in India and international markets.
Rakesh Mishra, Founder and CEO, Entuple E-Mobility, said, “This round enables us to double down on high-voltage powertrain platforms for four-wheelers, passenger vehicles, and commercial vehicles while continuing to strengthen our core IP in motors, power electronics, and controls. We are excited to partner with Varanium Capital and our existing investors as we scale from proven 2W/3W solutions to becoming a key technology enabler for the next generation of EV programs in India and beyond.”
Satya Bansal, Founder & CEO, Blue Ashva Capital, said, “We reinforce our confidence by further participating in the current fund raise. In a market often relying on assembled solutions, Entuple differentiates itself by engineering superior technology fully designed and developed in India. This is one of the best design and engineering teams in the motor and controller space in the country, which was largely dominated by imported or assembled components in India so far.”
drivebuddyAI To Debut ADAS And Driver Monitoring Innovations At CES 2026
- By MT Bureau
- December 29, 2025
Gujarat-headquartered AI automotive safety solutions company drivebuddyAI has announced its first participation at CES 2026. The company, appearing alongside its parent firm Roadzen Inc., will showcase its Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS) at the Las Vegas Convention Centre.
The company’s technology has recently achieved validation under India’s AIS-184 driver monitoring standard. It also meets the requirements of the European Union’s General Safety Regulation (GSR) 2144 and the EURO NCAP 2026 protocols regarding driver engagement.
The platform utilises a vision-first, closed-loop learning architecture. According to company data, the AI has been trained on 3.5 billion kilometres of driving data. In previous commercial fleet deployments, the system has been credited with reducing accidents by more than 70 percent.
The system functions by:
- Monitoring: Real-time tracking of driver behaviour and engagement.
- Risk Intelligence: Identifying potential hazards and providing alerts.
- Continuous Learning: Updating the AI model as it encounters new driving environments and edge cases.
drivebuddyAI aims to provide safety solutions to automakers and mobility operators as international regulations for vehicle safety become more stringent. By integrating real-time monitoring with risk intelligence, drivebuddyAI seeks to improve safety outcomes for large-scale fleets.
Nisarg Pandya, Founder and CEO, drivebuddyAI, said, “Participating in CES 2026 is a tremendous opportunity for us, and we are excited to be part of the world’s leading technology showcase. CES is where the future of innovation takes shape, and drivebuddyAI is proud to be among the innovators driving that future.”
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