A 2021 infrastructure law included 10 new auto safety provisions including modernizing standards for crash avoidance technologies, automatic engine shutoff devices and headlights. A group of nine Democratic senators on Wednesday urged U.S. auto regulators to move quickly to issue new vehicle safety rules in the face of traffic deaths that remain significantly above pre-COVID… Continue reading US senators push auto safety agency to finalise vehicle rules
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Mexico warns about Trump tariff impact on U.S. companies
Ebrard also said that top carmakers such as Ford had no plans to move production from Mexico. Mexico’s top economy officials on Tuesday downplayed concerns about trade talks with Donald Trump’s administration, saying the potential impact on American companies could give the incoming U.S. president second thoughts about levying massive tariffs. Trump campaigned on a… Continue reading Mexico warns about Trump tariff impact on U.S. companies
Africa’s electric vehicle firms look to COP29 for finance boost
“When you come to COP, a lot of good things are said, but the follow up – that’s always been challenging,” he said. As the evening rush hour descends upon Nairobi, Kenyan motorcycle taxi driver Kariuki Mwangi skilfully weaves through the congestion on his electric bike, acutely aware that a quiet revolution is humming beneath… Continue reading Africa’s electric vehicle firms look to COP29 for finance boost
Despite slowing sales, automakers are expanding electric vehicle models, including family haulers
Family haulers are the latest to see a new entry, with Hyundai unveiling the Ioniq 9 electric SUV on Wednesday night ahead of the Los Angeles Auto Show, where it will be displayed. The show’s press day is Thursday, and it runs until December 1. Go to Source
Vedanta Aluminium partners with GAIL Gas for sustainable aluminium production
The Jharsuguda plant is also certified by the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI), a global benchmark for sustainability in the aluminium sector. Additionally, the company holds multiple certifications from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), underscoring its commitment to quality and sustainability. Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has partnered with GAIL Gas Limited to secure… Continue reading Vedanta Aluminium partners with GAIL Gas for sustainable aluminium production
4L vehicles barred from roads in Noida and Ghaziabad as GRAP III comes into effect
BS IV petrol models are not banned under any of the four GRAP stages. Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), which came into effect on Friday, will take nearly 4 lakh vehicles out of roads in the two major UP cities of NCR. GRAP 3 bars BS III (petrol and diesel) and… Continue reading 4L vehicles barred from roads in Noida and Ghaziabad as GRAP III comes into effect
Indian steelmakers make new push for temporary tax to check cheap imports
Cheap imports are eating into the market share of domestic steelmakers, the Indian Steel Association said in its presentation. NEW DELHI – India’s steelmakers have urged the government to immediately impose a temporary tax to stem cheap imports from China, Japan and South Korea, according to the latest industry presentation, in a fresh move to… Continue reading Indian steelmakers make new push for temporary tax to check cheap imports
Air ‘severe’ in Ggn: Share of emissions from vehicles at 26%
An analysis by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) calculated that over a quarter of PM.2.5 pollutants in the city’s atmosphere were released from vehicles. The city on Tuesday recorded ‘severe’ air quality for the second consecutive day, though overnight winds helped to partially clear up skies. Gurgaon‘s 24-hour air quality index (AQI) was… Continue reading Air ‘severe’ in Ggn: Share of emissions from vehicles at 26%
Delhi pollution: Airmergency continues as city ‘severe-plus’ for 2nd day
“The air quality is likely to be in the severe category from November 20 to 22. In the subsequent six days, air quality is likely to be in the severe to very poor category,” stated IITM’s bulletin. NEW DELHI: Delhiites continued to breathe extremely poisonous air on Tuesday as the city’s AQI remained in the… Continue reading Delhi pollution: Airmergency continues as city ‘severe-plus’ for 2nd day
Oil nudges up on escalating Ukraine war, signs of improving China demand
Signs that China, the world’s largest crude importer, may have stepped up oil purchases this month after a period of weak imports boosted oil price sentiment. Oil edged up on Wednesday amid an escalation in the Ukraine war and signs of growing Chinese crude imports, while rising U.S. crude stocks checked overall price gains. Brent… Continue reading Oil nudges up on escalating Ukraine war, signs of improving China demand