Mega Motor Company Signs Master Supply & Manufacture Agreement with BYD Auto Industry. The agreement allows local manufacturing of BYD-branded electric vehicles. The partnership marks a strategic expansion in Pakistan’s automotive sector. Mega Motor Company (Private) Limited, a subsidiary of The Hub Power Company Limited (PSX: HUBC), has signed a Master Supply & Manufacture Agreement … Read more
Pakistan is entering a new phase in automotive technology. The partnership includes acquiring land and infrastructure in Pakistan. This collaboration is strategically important, offering economic benefits. Islamabad: Pakistan is gearing up to enter a new era in automotive technology following the announcement of a partnership between HUB Power Company Limited and BYD (Build Your Dreams), … Read more
Electric cars are unquestionably transforming the automotive industry, and while some traditionalists may dismiss the idea of battery-powered cars, I’m fully supportive of this electric shift. Granted, some EVs might be somewhat dull, but let’s be honest: the misconceptions about electric cars are often just that — misconceptions. One thing is certain: electric cars have … Read more
Oman, renowned for its rich cultural heritage and breathtaking landscapes, is venturing into the automotive sector with the launch of electric vehicles (EVs) by Mays, the country’s own electric car manufacturer. Mays is gearing up to introduce its first domestically produced model, the Alive 1, by the end of the year. Priced at USD 38,964 … Read more
In recent years, the global automotive industry has witnessed a surge in electric vehicle (EV) adoption, with countries around the world embracing the green revolution. However, Pakistan finds itself trailing behind in this race for sustainable transportation, facing unique challenges that threaten the viability of electric vehicles in the country. A recent incident involving a … Read more
Jeep enthusiasts and fans of rugged, off-road vehicles, mark your calendars as the iconic Jeep brand is charging into an electrifying future. In a groundbreaking move, Jeep and Dodge, part of the Stellantis group, are unveiling their plans to electrify some of their most beloved models. From the legendary Jeep Wrangler to the grand Jeep … Read more
Maruti Suzuki India plans to discontinue production of vehicles that rely solely on petrol power. This comes after the company ended production of diesel vehicles in April of 2020. Maruti has stated that it would not launch a fully electric vehicle before the year 2025. According to a story in the Economic Times on Monday, … Read more
US automaker plans to electrify all of its vehicles in Europe by 2030 and vans by 2035. Ford warns of ‘significant’ job cuts as it chooses Valencia for EV production. Ford’s new proprietary system will be implemented in factories around the world. Ford has chosen its Valencia plant in Spain to produce battery cars, resulting … Read more
Electric cars, critics argue, are a liberal pipe-dream with overstated environmental benefits, rather than helping to preserve the globe. Even though there is no such thing as an entirely green vehicle, research demonstrates that battery-powered vehicles emit fewer damaging greenhouse gases than their gasoline-powered counterparts. Three prevalent assertions about them were investigated by AFP Fact … Read more
New Zealanders who trade in their gas-guzzling automobile will receive financial assistance toward the purchase of a cleaner alternative, as part of Jacinda Ardern’s government’s climate change plans unveiled Monday. The country’s first Emissions Reduction Plan, which cost approximately three billion New Zealand dollars (1.88 billion US dollars), specified spending for the next four years … Read more
The Saudi government announced a ten-year agreement with Lucid Motors to purchase a minimum of 50,000 electric vehicles and up to 100,000 electric vehicles in an effort to diversify its fleet and make it more ecologically friendly. “This agreement is a significant move that supports the key objectives of Vision 2030 including diversifying and transforming … Read more
Chinese automakers warned they’ll ought to positioned the brakes on manufacturing if Covid-19 lockdowns in Shanghai persist, with a top Huawei executive also sounding the alarm Friday about twisted up supply chains. The regulations have kept Shanghai’s 25 million citizens normally at domestic for weeks, forcing manufacturers to halt operations and making China’s GDP increase … Read more
The regulators of California, unveiled a plan to ban the sale of new gas cars by the year 2035, on Thursday. The state makes effort to fight greenhouse gas emissions. According to CNBC, the plan from California Air Resources, calls for 35% of new car sales to be battery or hydrogen-powered by 2026. The board … Read more
TAIPEI: Every day, Aiden Lee joins the hundreds of thousands of people getting around Taipei on two wheels. But when most of his fellow riders head to a petrol pump to refuel, he takes his e-motorbike to one of Taiwan’s increasingly commonplace battery-swapping stations — tech its creators say could supercharge the shift from fossil … Read more
AS VEGAS: Electronics giant Sony unveiled Tuesday a new prototype of its Vision-S electric vehicle and announced the founding of a company to explore jumping into the rapidly growing market. The Japanese firm, better known for its TVs and video game consoles, will create the Sony Mobility subsidiary in spring 2022 as it weighs entering … Read more
WASHINGTON, (AFP) – Time magazine on Monday named Tesla chief and space entrepreneur Elon Musk as its person of the year 2021, citing his embodiment of the technological shifts but also troubling trends reshaping people’s lives. Musk — who overtook Amazon founder Jeff Bezos this year to become the world’s wealthiest person — wields impact … Read more
CAIRO: Egypt is poised to sign a deal that will see the production of electric vehicles in the country, Arab News quoted Minister of the Public Business Sector Hisham Tawfik, as saying. Three companies are currently competing for the right to produce the cars, but the names of these firms were not disclosed by the minister. Tawfik … Read more
RIYADH: US automotive company General Motors plans to invest $35 billion on manufacturing a new portfolio of electric cars using battery platform Ultium, Arab News quoted the company’s president as saying. General Motors will introduce 30 new electric cars by 2025, Steven Kiefer told Al Arabiya, adding that many of the new vehicles aim to cater to the … Read more
