Nissan scales back new Leaf EV production due to parts shortage caused by China’s rare earth export curbs, reports Kyodo News. Nissan Motor is scaling back production plans for its new Leaf electric vehicle model because China’s rare earth export restrictions have led to a shortage of parts, Kyodo News reported on Tuesday. The revised… Continue reading Nissan to scale back production plan for new EV due to China rare earth curbs, Kyodo reports
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₹700cr project to put Kanpur on global EV manufacturing map
Uttar Pradesh to set up a 500-acre EV Park in Kanpur along the freight corridor, with ₹700 crore investment under PPP model, led by UPSIDA. UP is set to establish state-of-the-art EV Park in Kanpur, strategically located along the dedicated freight corridor to capitalise on pan-India EV demand. With an investment of over Rs 700… Continue reading ₹700cr project to put Kanpur on global EV manufacturing map
Trump says ‘no extensions’ to August 1 tariff deadline; warns more letters to follow
Trump had reignited his global trade war on Monday, threatening more than a dozen countries with steep new tariffs—including 25 percent duties on Japan and South Korea—but also left room for talks. US President Donald Trump on Tuesday doubled down on his sweeping tariff campaign, announcing that no further extensions will be granted, and that… Continue reading Trump says ‘no extensions’ to August 1 tariff deadline; warns more letters to follow
VinFast India partners with RoadGrid to strengthen EV charging and service infrastructure
By collaborating with potential service providers like RoadGrid, VinFast plans to roll out extended service workshops and enhance nationwide service accessibility. VinFast Auto India, the Indian subsidiary of the Vietnam-based EV maker, has entered into a strategic service partnership with EV charging and aftersales solutions provider RoadGrid. The move comes ahead of VinFast’s imminent product… Continue reading VinFast India partners with RoadGrid to strengthen EV charging and service infrastructure
DR Automobiles invests 50 million euros in its Italian plant, hires 300 people
Italian carmaker DR Automobiles will invest €50 million in its Macchia d’Isernia plant and hire 300 workers to support its expansion plans. Italian automaker DR Automobiles said on Monday it would invest 50 million euros ($59 million) in its production site in Macchia d’Isernia and hire 300 people to fund its growth. Based in the… Continue reading DR Automobiles invests 50 million euros in its Italian plant, hires 300 people
EzUrja to deploy terrain-ready EV charging infra in Himachal Pradesh
EzUrja’s initiative aligns with the Himachal Pradesh government’s push to promote clean mobility and renewable energy integration, helping pave the way for a resilient and future-ready EV ecosystem in the Himalayan state. Clean energy and electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions provider, EzUrja, has announced a new initiative aimed at building terrain-ready and weatherproof EV charging… Continue reading EzUrja to deploy terrain-ready EV charging infra in Himachal Pradesh
Abandoning EU’s 2035 zero-emission car target would risk 1 million jobs, study says
Europe’s auto industry could hit 16.8 million annual car production, matching post-2008 levels, if the EU sticks to its 2035 clean car goals Europe’s car industry could return to producing 16.8 million cars a year, equalling its post-2008 crisis peak, if the European Union maintains its 2035 clean cars target and implements policies to support… Continue reading Abandoning EU’s 2035 zero-emission car target would risk 1 million jobs, study says
CAQM meet today on End Of Life vehicles drive
The air quality panel will review Delhi minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa’s plea to pause the crackdown on end-of-life vehicles, calling it hasty and impractical. Commission for Air Quality Management will discuss in a meeting on Tuesday Delhi environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa‘s request to withhold the drive against end-of-life (EOL) vehicles. In his letter, Sirsa… Continue reading CAQM meet today on End Of Life vehicles drive
India proposes retaliatory duties against US auto tariffs
India is stepping up by proposing retaliatory duties in line with WTO regulations. India on Friday proposed imposing of retaliatory duties under WTO norms against the US tariffs on imports of auto parts in the name of safeguard measures. “The proposed suspension of concessions or other obligations would take the form of an increase in… Continue reading India proposes retaliatory duties against US auto tariffs
Tesla CFO Vaibhav Taneja named treasurer of Elon Musk’s ‘America Party’
A US election panel filing shows Elon Musk has registered the America Party—what’s grabbing attention is the presence of Tesla CFO Vaibhav Taneja’s name. A federal election commission (FEC) document is being widely shared on social media, revealing that Elon Musk has registered the America Party with the panel. On close examination, an Indian-origin name… Continue reading Tesla CFO Vaibhav Taneja named treasurer of Elon Musk’s ‘America Party’