The manufacturer announced plans for mobility solutions beyond road vehicles

The production version is expected to launch in Japan starting 2026, followed by markets with strong demand for compact EVs, including various Asian countries and the United Kingdom.

It replaces the previously planned Elevate EV project. The vehicle is expected to use a front-wheel-drive layout.

Krishna Kumar, MD & Automotive Head, Harman India (L) With Christian Sobottka, CEO and President of Automotive, Harman (R) at the Chakan facility.

Apollo Tyres stated in its filing that the order has no material impact on the company's finances or operations.

The PPE platform, developed jointly by Porsche and Audi, has been engineered to serve larger electric vehicles from the Volkswagen Group's brands.

BS VI compliant vehicles adhere to stricter emission standards, playing a key role in reducing pollution levels. (Image: Pexels)

The disruption stems from a geopolitical dispute involving Nexperia, a Netherlands-based semiconductor manufacturer owned by Chinese firm Wingtech Technology.

The achievement surpasses the previous Guinness World Record for electric van range, which stood at 500.8km.

Mercedes-Benz India launches SKYLine, a Zoho-developed platform digitising vehicle service from booking to delivery with real-time updates, AI analytics, and customer portal across all dealerships.