CATL lithium air battery concept showing oxygen absorption for EV use
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CATL Lithium Air Battery: The ‘12,000 Wh/kg’ Battery That Could Change EVs Forever (2026 Breakdown)

CATL — the world's largest battery maker — has officially announced lithium-air batteries as its next big bet. With a theoretical energy density of 12,000 Wh/kg (close to petrol!), lab prototypes already hitting 1,200 Wh/kg and 1,000+ charge cycles, this could completely reshape EVs. Here's everything you need to know — including what it means for Indian car buyers.
BYD Seal U DM-i Super Hybrid SUV — India 2026 launch
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BYD DM-i Super Hybrid Explained: India’s Most Anticipated PHEV Technology in 2026 — Everything You Need to Know

BYD's DM-i (Dual Mode Intelligent) Super Hybrid is not just another plug-in hybrid — it's an electric-first powertrain that drives like an EV 90% of the time, burns just 2.6L per 100km, and offers a staggering 2,100km combined range. With the Seal U DM-i set to launch in India by late 2026, this is the most important hybrid technology to understand right now. We break down exactly how it works, why it beats traditional PHEVs, and what it means for Indian car buyers.
E85 flex fuel India launch 2026 — complete guide
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India’s E85 Revolution Has Officially Begun — The Complete Guide

On World Environment Day, June 5, 2026, Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri inaugurated India's very first E85 dispensing station at Indian Oil's Pusa Road outlet in Delhi — and with it, the Maruti Suzuki WagonR became the country's first flex-fuel passenger car. At just ₹82.12 per litre — a full ₹20 cheaper than regular petrol — India's automotive future just got a whole lot greener and more affordable.