Surat: VinFast Auto India, the Indian subsidiary of global EV leader VinFast, has officially launched its retail operations in India by opening its first showroom in Surat. This new facility will display VinFast’s upcoming premium electric SUVs — the VF6 and VF7 — and will offer end‑to‑end services, including product demonstrations, purchase assistance, and after‑sales support. The retail launch, in collaboration with Chandan Car, comes just ahead of the inauguration of VinFast’s ...Read More

Surat: The South Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) has appealed to the Gujarat government to implement the RTO tax cut for electric vehicles (EVs) announced in the state budget for 2025-26. This request follows the Maharashtra government's move to provide road tax relief for EVs, which has led to a rise in sales. In contrast, EV purchases in Gujarat have slowed, according to industry sources. Gujarat Finance Minister Kanubhai Desai had announced a reduction in RTO tax for batter...Read More

Ahmedabad: Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the country’s first geared electric motorbike plant, established by Matter, at Changodar in Ahmedabad on Friday. The Chief Minister also took a detailed tour of the facility and was presented with an electric motorbike. One bike each was also gifted to the Gujarat Police Department and Gir Forest Rangers. Matter’s new next-generation plant will manufacture 1.2 lakh electric bikes annually under the Make in India and Innovative India init...Read More

Gandhinagar: Students at Vishwakarma Government Engineering College showcased a project titled "Revolutionizing EV Charging: The Universal DC Charger for All Electric Vehicles." Developed by Prashant Tiwari and Smit Parmar, this innovative project demonstrated how charging efficiency and power conservation can be optimized using smart detection systems, automated power control, and advanced electronics. The team presented a universal charger capable of charging all types of electric vehicles, re...Read More