US Supreme Court to hear dispute over California tailpipe emissions, EV standards

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit threw out the lawsuits in April, finding that Valero and the states lacked the necessary legal standing to bring their claims. The U.S. Supreme Court agreed on Friday to hear a bid by fuel producers to challenge California’s standards for vehicle emissions and electric… Continue reading US Supreme Court to hear dispute over California tailpipe emissions, EV standards

Italy ready to work with Stellantis if jobs and plants are preserved, says Meloni

Italian politicians repeatedly accused Tavares of neglecting historic manufacturing sites and moving production abroad. The Italian government is willing to work with Stellantis NV on the carmaker’s future strategy provided it keeps jobs and factories in the country, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Sunday. “We evaluate the economic cases on their own merits,” Meloni… Continue reading Italy ready to work with Stellantis if jobs and plants are preserved, says Meloni

Enforcement drive launched to deal with abandoned vehicles

Out of that, four districts, including Angul, Sambalpur, Deogarh, and Jharsuguda, reported 135 accidents due to ‘hit from back,’ resulting in 67 fatalities. State transport department on Sunday launched a special enforcement drive to tackle the growing problem of unauthorised parking and abandoned vehicles on roads. The drive aims to reduce accidents caused by collisions… Continue reading Enforcement drive launched to deal with abandoned vehicles

Indian rupee to face renewed pressure as US yields climb

This week, the focus will be on the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decision due on Wednesday. The Indian rupee, having witnessed slight relief late last week, is likely to come under renewed strain on Monday on the back of a further rise in U.S. Treasury yields. The 1-month non-deliverable forward indicate that the rupee will… Continue reading Indian rupee to face renewed pressure as US yields climb

DEWA offers over 740 charging points across Dubai to support growing EV adoption

Dubai: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) now provides a network of more than 740 electric vehicle (EV) Green Charger points across Dubai, supporting the emirate’s steady growth in electric vehicle adoption, which exceeded 34,970 in October 2024. Customers can conveniently locate these charging stations via DEWA’s website, smart app, and 14 other digital platforms.… Continue reading DEWA offers over 740 charging points across Dubai to support growing EV adoption

ARAI revs up for auto sector’s future, retools itself for a new era of testing electric vehicles

It is an entity few other than genuine motorheads have heard of. But it has an impact on pretty much every vehicle that is driven on Indian roads. ARAI (Automotive Research Association of India) is the organisation mandated with making sure the vehicles you buy in India meet standards. From Bharat NCAP (New Car Assessment… Continue reading ARAI revs up for auto sector’s future, retools itself for a new era of testing electric vehicles

Charge Zone’s Pritesh Kumar passes away at 46, leaving auto industry shocked

Updated On Dec 15, 2024 at 05:32 PM IST Read by: 100 Industry Professionals Read by 100 Industry Professionals Pritesh Kumar Pritesh Kumar, Director of Business Development at Charge Zone, passed away on Friday, December 13, following a cardiac arrest. He was part of the ETAuto EV Conclave 2024 just three days prior and the… Continue reading Charge Zone’s Pritesh Kumar passes away at 46, leaving auto industry shocked

China’s Baidu, Geely say ‘huge changes’ in EV landscape behind cuts

It was unclear how many employees would be affected, but Baidu and Geely vowed to help resolve payment issues “as soon as possible”. Chinese tech titan Baidu and car giant Geely on Friday blamed “huge changes” in the EV industry for sudden staffing and operations cuts at their joint electric auto venture this week. “Due… Continue reading China’s Baidu, Geely say ‘huge changes’ in EV landscape behind cuts

Wardwizard Innovations expands e3W and high speed scooter portfolio to boost e-mobility

Joy e-bike Nemo Wardwizard Innovations & Mobility Limited (WIML), an electric vehicle manufacturer, launched new electric three-wheelers and a high-speed electric scooter. The company introduced passenger and commercial three-wheeler models under the Joy e-rik brand and the “Nemo” scooter under the Joy e-bike brand. WIML aims to provide sustainable mobility solutions with advanced technology and… Continue reading Wardwizard Innovations expands e3W and high speed scooter portfolio to boost e-mobility

PV wholesales increase, 2W and 3W decreases in Nov 2024: SIAM

Hyundai Motor India’s dispatches decreased slightly to 48,246 units in November 2024, down from 49,451 units in the same month the previous year. India’s automotive industry witnessed mixed results in November 2024, according to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM). Passenger vehicle dispatches increased, while two-wheeler and three-wheeler segments experienced slight declines compared to… Continue reading PV wholesales increase, 2W and 3W decreases in Nov 2024: SIAM