Sandip Sabharwal “Longer term I would still think that the EV penetration will only keep on growing. In the short term, we have this rare earth magnets issue and risk of a slower adoption, so those risks are there. But for over a 5, 10, 15-year horizon, the EV penetration has to become much more… Continue reading EV valuations need reset amid global slowdown, says Sandip Sabharwal
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Vehicles parked at same spot on roads for 8+ days will be scrapped: CM
The state witnesses one to two accidental deaths daily, with pedestrians accounting for 50% of fatalities. In a stern warning to vehicle owners, chief minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday said that any vehicle left parked at the same spot on roads for more than eight days will be considered abandoned and will be sent directly… Continue reading Vehicles parked at same spot on roads for 8+ days will be scrapped: CM
Notice to transport secy over flag meter for autos
They contended that all vehicles with commercial permits, including two-wheelers, three-wheelers, taxis, maxi cabs, buses and heavy vehicles are mandated to have separate meters. The Gujarat high court issued a notice to the secretary of the state’s port and transport department in response to a petition filed by different associations of autorickshaw drivers. They objected… Continue reading Notice to transport secy over flag meter for autos
Smart cams catch violators, but fancy plates evade detection
However, while the system functions effectively for vehicles with standardized number plates, many vehicles in the city-including those with fancy, faded, or damaged plates-manage to escape detection and avoid penalties. Trichy city police have installed 29 ANPR (automatic number plate recognition) cameras across the city to digitally detect and penalise serious traffic violations that often… Continue reading Smart cams catch violators, but fancy plates evade detection
Over ₹17k challans pending against Hyd police vehicles
Lokendra Singh, a volunteer with Hyderabad City Security Council said such traffic violations set a bad example for the public. At a time when citizens are turning traffic vigilantes, law keepers are found breaching regulations. As per a RTI filed by city-based traffic educator Lokendra Singh, a fleet of vehicles registered under the Director General… Continue reading Over ₹17k challans pending against Hyd police vehicles
Death trap disguised as safety gear: Close to 70% of helmets sold in capital are fake
Echoing the call for action, Mitra Sen Verma, director, Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), urged citizens to take part in the solution. “If you spot a fake helmet, report it. We act on every complaint we receive,” she assured. Across the capital, it’s a familiar sight: helmets, many times non-certified ones, hanging from the handlebars,… Continue reading Death trap disguised as safety gear: Close to 70% of helmets sold in capital are fake
NHAI caps projects for consultancy engineers at 10 for better quality and oversight
To enhance the quality and supervision of national highway projects, the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has mandated 10 projects per engineer for consultancy firms. The new directive aims to ensure rigorous monitoring of construction and maintenance activities across the country’s expanding highway network. The NHAI observed that the practice of assigning multiple projects… Continue reading NHAI caps projects for consultancy engineers at 10 for better quality and oversight
Steelbird Helmets’ Mission Save Lives 2.0 aims to cut road deaths by 50% by 2031
The plan will be implemented in phases—starting with Tier 1 cities in 2028, followed by Tier 2 cities in 2029, and reaching rural regions by January 2031. A new national road safety initiative, Mission Save Lives 2.0 India, was launched by Steelbird Helmets Managing Director Rajeev Kapur at the National Summit on Vulnerable Road Users… Continue reading Steelbird Helmets’ Mission Save Lives 2.0 aims to cut road deaths by 50% by 2031
Tesla robotaxi rollout in Austin tests Musk’s vision of self-driving future
A person familiar with Austin’s autonomous-vehicle policies said the city has been meeting regularly with Tesla since December and that the company has shared some deployment plans with the city. Tesla faces an existential test this month as it aims to launch self-driving “robotaxis” in its home base of Austin, Texas, where public-safety officials are… Continue reading Tesla robotaxi rollout in Austin tests Musk’s vision of self-driving future
India has ‘no basis’ to seek WTO consultations on auto tariffs: US
I observe US and Indian delegates discussing automobile and parts tariffs. Scale models and documents lay on the table, emphasizing the negotiation’s focus. The US has told the World Trade Organization (WTO) that there was “no basis” for India seeking consultations with it under the trade watchdog’s safeguard agreement over American tariffs on automobiles and… Continue reading India has ‘no basis’ to seek WTO consultations on auto tariffs: US