PUC violations double from 2023; GRAP period sees 2.3 lakh challans

The officer also said that the number of challans issued by Delhi Traffic Police during GRAP 3 and 4 was quite high. Traffic violations linked to pollution checks nearly doubled in the city this year compared with 2023, according to Delhi Traffic Police data. Between January and December 2 this year, a staggering 4,56,189 challans… Continue reading PUC violations double from 2023; GRAP period sees 2.3 lakh challans

ANPR cameras installed across Trichy entry points to enhance surveillance

ANPR cameras will trace all vehicles violating seat belt rules without exceptions To modernize and strengthen CCTV surveillance, the Trichy city police have installed high-resolution Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras at nine key city entry points and major traffic intersections at a cost of INR 28 lakh. Funded under a corporate social responsibility (CSR)… Continue reading ANPR cameras installed across Trichy entry points to enhance surveillance

Trump EV scepticism threatens USD 54 bn Korea plans

Although companies haven’t taken any action yet, many are “anxious” about to what degree Trump would slash government incentives for the EV market, said Kenny Kim South Korean companies are reconsidering their USD 54 billion investment blitz to build electric-vehicle battery plants in the US over concerns President-elect Donald Trump could undo tax credits for… Continue reading Trump EV scepticism threatens USD 54 bn Korea plans

Italy could become Europe’s second largest auto producer, says Stellantis manager

The Italian factory where the 500 is made, Turin’s Mirafiori, has sat largely idle this year, due to slow demand for electric cars. Italy could become Europe’s second-largest auto producer within the next five years, one of Stellantis‘ top managers said in an Italian TV interview on Monday, ahead of talks with the Rome government.… Continue reading Italy could become Europe’s second largest auto producer, says Stellantis manager

Stellantis’ former head of Ram returns to run the brand

Christine Feuell, who took over leading the Ram brand when Kuniskis retired, will continue to lead Stellantis’ Chrysler brand as well as Alfa Romeo North America, a company spokeswoman said. Stellantis‘ former head of Ram is returning to the company just months after announcing his retirement, as the automaker seeks to strengthen its leadership team… Continue reading Stellantis’ former head of Ram returns to run the brand

Audio Interview| Tariffs and trade: Impact on the American industrial base

Ron Hesse speaks with Ambrose Conroy In the 21-minute Audio Interview, Mr. Conroy discusses these questions: There seems to be bipartisan consensus regarding tariffs on Chinese-manufactured vehicles. How do you see this affecting both established automotive supply chains and emerging Chinese OEMs trying to enter the U.S. market? What about suppliers? Your view is many… Continue reading Audio Interview| Tariffs and trade: Impact on the American industrial base

Servotech partners with LESSzwei GmbH to develop 100% solar-powered EV charging infrastructure for micromobility in Germany

The project will initially deploy 100 charging stations across 50 German cities, with two stations per city, the company said in a media release. Servotech Power Systems, an Indian EV charger manufacturer, and LESSzwei GmbH (LESS2), a German sustainable development company, have partnered to develop and deploy solar-powered EV charging infrastructure for micromobility in Germany.… Continue reading Servotech partners with LESSzwei GmbH to develop 100% solar-powered EV charging infrastructure for micromobility in Germany

PLI had led to INR 1.25 lakh crore investments: PM Modi

PM Modi India’s production linked incentive (PLI) schemes have led to investments of over INR 1.25 lakh crore, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Monday. Speaking at the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit 2024, he said the role of PLI scheme in increasing manufacturing in India is also increasing. “There is a lot of enthusiasm in… Continue reading PLI had led to INR 1.25 lakh crore investments: PM Modi

DPCC imposed INR 2 lakh fine on MCD, DDA: Report in NGT

The report further stated that Rs 1 lakh compensation was imposed on DDA’s superintending engineer concerned. The Delhi Pollution Control Committee on Monday informed the National Green Tribunal that the Municipal Corporation of Delhi and Delhi Development Authority were fined a lakh each for reportedly failing to prevent environmental damages. The NGT previously directed the… Continue reading DPCC imposed INR 2 lakh fine on MCD, DDA: Report in NGT

1.3 lakh e-challans issued per day since September 2019 for traffic offences

Global experience shows that traffic rule violations decrease when there is a high probability of getting caught for every offence. Despite a significant rise in fines after the amended Motor Vehicle Act came into force in September 2019, government data shows that enforcement authorities have issued over 24 crore e-challans since then, averaging around 1.3… Continue reading 1.3 lakh e-challans issued per day since September 2019 for traffic offences