EV Financing in India: Raptee.HV, a Chennai-based electric motorcycle maker, has partnered with IDFC FIRST Bank to offer faster approvals and flexible repayment terms at its dealerships, adding to existing lender ties and aiming to cut the upfront cost barrier for EV two-wheelers. Battery Supply Push: At Battery Summit 2026, India’s Coal and Mines minister G. Kishan Reddy urged stronger domestic battery manufacturing and critical-mineral sourcing, citing lithium-ion demand rising toward 220 GWh by 2030. EV Powertrain Spotlight: Tsuyo Manufacturing was selected among India’s top startups for VivaTech 2026 in Paris under Bharat Innovates 2026, highlighting its EV powertrain work. Green Hydrogen Deal: Ohmium and Hynfra signed a master cooperation agreement to advance green hydrogen and green ammonia projects in Mauritania, Jordan, and Oman through FEED and technical support. Nuclear Roadmap: South Africa’s Necsa expects to pick an SMR development partner within a year, targeting a demonstration reactor on line by 2032. Industrial Quality in Automaking: Ford rolled out daily engine teardown programs across its plants to catch issues earlier and reduce warranty claims and recalls. Smart TV Content Expansion: Titan OS announced Apple TV will launch on select Philips smart TVs across Europe and Latin America. Defense Tech at Eurosatory: Ukraine unveiled the Sirena autonomous naval USV for maritime electronic warfare, with EW systems and a Sidewinder missile launcher.