CESL Announces Tender for Charge Point Operators; Inflection Point Ventures Invests INR 2 Crores in Pumpumpum And More...

In a significant move towards enhancing India’s electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure, Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL) has invited bids for the empanelment of Charge Point Operators (CPO) for the procurement, supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and operation & maintenance of EV charging stations and/or battery swapping stations on a Build, Own, Operate, and Maintain (BOOM) model.

Inflection Point Ventures has injected INR 2 Crores into PumPumPum , a Fintech mobility startup, aimed at fostering its operational growth, geographical expansion, technological enhancements, marketing initiatives, and overall organizational development. Founded in 2018 by Tarun Lawadia, Founder & CEO, and Sameer Kalra, Co-Founder & CGO, both ex-IITians and senior leasing professionals, Pumpumpum specializes in offering affordable and flexible mobility solutions.

As Ayodhya residents embrace electric vehicles (EVs), charging infrastructure provider Statiq inaugurated its first EV charging station in the city. Situated at the Laxman Kunj smart vehicle multi-storey parking, the station was installed by Statiq in collaboration with fleet partner MyEvPlus .

日产 launched its 2025 GT-R models in Japan, with initial sales planned to start in June. Dedicated to “pursuing the ultimate driving pleasure,” the GT-R R35 has steadily evolved since debuting in 2007 as Nissan’s flagship super sports car.

In a significant move towards promoting electric vehicles (EVs) across the nation, the Ministry of Heavy Industries, Government of India, has introduced the Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme 2024 (EMPS 2024). Approved by the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, this scheme aims to accelerate the adoption of EVs in the country.