Technical diagram of an Extended-Range Electric Vehicle (EREV) powertrain with a gas generator and electric motors.

The $19.5 Billion Pivot: Why Ford is Replacing the Lightning with a 700-Mile EREV

The “Electric Revolution” in America didn’t just slow down last week; it completely redrew its map. Last week, Ford Motor Company officially confirmed a…

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At Vecharge, we spend a lot of time talking about high-speed chargers and long-range EVs. But recently, we discovered something that shifted our perspective. It’s…

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“Think of the new electricity rules like Happy Hour or Matinee tickets. If you go to the movies on a Tuesday afternoon, it’s cheap; if…

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M&M’s Charge_IN Revolution: 1,000 Ultrafast Highway Chargers by 2027

Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) unveiled Charge_IN on November 25, 2025, launching two 180 kW ultra-fast stations in Hoskote (NH75, Bengaluru-Chennai) and Murthal (NH44, near Delhi),…

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A studio promotional shot of the silver Tata Sierra.EV concept SUV, featuring a futuristic boxy design, black cladding, unique dual-tone alloy wheels, and the text 'SIERRA.EV' displayed prominently on the left.

November 26, 2025

The Legend Returns: Why the 2026 Tata Sierra EV Is the Diesel Killer India Was Waiting For

After a 25-year absence, the Tata Sierra returns not as a nostalgia project, but as a potent challenger to diesel midsize SUV dominance in India….

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How Mumbai’s New “Flying” Ferry Cuts Your Commute Time by 50 Minutes

I have to be transparent: The transition to electric transport faces a huge, glaring problem: inefficiency. On land, we lose energy to tires and drag….

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₹78,000 Free Solar Money Is on the Table. Why Are Millions of Indians Missing Out?

Imagine slashing your electricity bill to zero. Forever. That’s the electrifying promise of India’s PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, a massive government scheme offering…

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India’s E-Rickshaw Revolution: Why Battery Swapping is Winning (and Why Your Car Won’t Join)

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Delhi is Choking Again. Here’s How EVs Could Be the City’s Lifeline.

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What is a Solar Inverter, and Why Do You Need One?

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