UAE’s Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, Emirates Transport to support green mobility

The move aligns with UAEV’s mission of supporting the shift to green mobility and contributing to the country’s goal of increasing the share of EVs to 50% of total vehicles on the UAE’s roads by 2050. The UAE’s Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI), represented by UAEV, and Emirates Transport will cooperate in installing and… Continue reading UAE’s Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, Emirates Transport to support green mobility

Government pushes for PPP model to enhance multi-modal logistics parks

MMLPs is a key policy initiative of the Government of India, led by National Highways Logistics Management Limited under the MoRTH and the NHAI. In a move to bolster the country’s logistics infrastructure, the government announced on Friday that it will actively promote the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model on a project-specific Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV)… Continue reading Government pushes for PPP model to enhance multi-modal logistics parks

Germany set to abstain in vote on EU tariffs for China EVs, say sources

Other members have wavered about how to vote, the first official test of support for the Commission’s tariff move. Germany is set to abstain in Monday’s vote by European Union member states on imposing provisional tariffs on China-made electric vehicles, sources told Reuters on Friday, in the first test of support for Brussels’ landmark trade… Continue reading Germany set to abstain in vote on EU tariffs for China EVs, say sources

Auto workers union chief blasts Trump, praises Biden without using his name

US President Joe Biden United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain on Friday criticized Donald Trump‘s U.S. presidential candidacy and praised President Joe Biden without ever using his name or repeating the union’s January endorsement for his re-election this fall. “It’s clear that Donald Trump in the White House would be a complete disaster for the… Continue reading Auto workers union chief blasts Trump, praises Biden without using his name

Electric Vehicles from a ‘Cradle to Grave’ perspective: Are they climate protectors or destroyers?

The policy is not only to bring new EVs into market but also to curb sale of Internal Combustion Engine Vehicles (ICEVs) and even replace existing ICE powered vehicles. Nations, all over the world, are facing severe damage from climate change caused by the rising average temperature of the earth. To mitigate climate change, 197… Continue reading Electric Vehicles from a ‘Cradle to Grave’ perspective: Are they climate protectors or destroyers?

Vizinjham port will reduce time, logistics cost for Indian manufacturers: APSEZ CEO Karan Adani

Adani Ports and SEZ on Friday announced the arrival of the first mother ship at its Vizhinjam port. The AdGroup‘s Vizinjham port will reduce the logistics cost and time of Indian manufacturers, said Adani Ports and SEZ‘s CEO Karan Adani. “I think with this port we are able to reduce the transit time for our… Continue reading Vizinjham port will reduce time, logistics cost for Indian manufacturers: APSEZ CEO Karan Adani

Odisha drivers trained under SuVahak Project secure employment opportunities in Japan

To prepare for their new roles, these drivers will receive training in Japanese language and etiquettes, organized by the Skill Development and Technical Education Department. Drivers trained at the Institute of Driving Training and Research (IDTR) under the SuVahak project by the State Transport Authority Odisha now have access to employment opportunities in Japan. This… Continue reading Odisha drivers trained under SuVahak Project secure employment opportunities in Japan

UAE’s Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, Emirates Transport to support green mobility

He noted that UAEV plans to install 100 EV chargers in 2024 and 1,000 EV chargers in total by 2030 across the UAE. The UAE’s Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI), represented by UAEV, and Emirates Transport will cooperate in installing and operating EV charging stations at Emirates Transport buildings. The move aligns with UAEV’s… Continue reading UAE’s Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, Emirates Transport to support green mobility

Copper slips as rising stocks highlight poor demand prospects

Stocks of copper in LME warehouses jumped 11,300 tons on Wednesday taking the total to 206,775 tons, the highest since October 2021 and nearly double the levels seen in the middle of May. Copper prices slipped on Thursday as poor demand prospects particularly in top consumer China and an oversupplied market were reinforced by further… Continue reading Copper slips as rising stocks highlight poor demand prospects

2W sales surge by 21.3% Y-o-Y with 16,14,154 units sold in June 2024, says SIAM

However, the considerable sales numbers in June provided evidence of growth in the overall automobile industry. New Delhi: The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) reported a significant growth in two-wheeler sales in India for June, with a year-on-year (Y-o-Y) increase of 21.3%. The total two-wheeler sales reached 16,14,154 units in June, compared to 13,30,826… Continue reading 2W sales surge by 21.3% Y-o-Y with 16,14,154 units sold in June 2024, says SIAM