World NM: Batteries made from trees could help transform the future of e-travel001447

A material found in the wood of our plants is being trialled as a way to produce sustainable battery power. In order for Tesla to meet its production targets of 20 million electric cars annually, it would need to mine over 1 million tonnes of graphite. A panel by PwC on the topic noted that… Continue reading World NM: Batteries made from trees could help transform the future of e-travel001447

World NM: Motherson Sumi Systems posts Q1 PAT of Rs 290 cr001446

Specialised automotive component manufacturing company Motherson Sumi Systems Ltd (MSSL) on Tuesday posted a profit after tax of Rs 290 crore in the April to June quarter versus a loss of Rs 810 crore in the same quarter of last year. Revenues impacted in India due to OEM production shutdown for most part of May… Continue reading World NM: Motherson Sumi Systems posts Q1 PAT of Rs 290 cr001446

World NM: Tractor assemblers seek release of Rs6bn sales tax refunds001445

To resolve the issue, chairman and senior vice chairman of the Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts and Accessories Manufacturers (Paapam) Abdul Rehman Aizaz and Abdul Razzak Gauhar had informed Industries Minister Khusro Bakhtiar in a recent meeting about the Rs6 billion stuck-up sales tax refunds of the tractor assemblers for the past 18 months. Every… Continue reading World NM: Tractor assemblers seek release of Rs6bn sales tax refunds001445

World NM: Paapam reiterates demand of tractor industry’s Rs6b refunds’ early payment001443

LAHORE   –  The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and its sub-organs have been creating unfair hurdles and using delaying tactics to clear the billions of rupees’ sales tax refunds of the tractor industry despite the full assurance of the Ministry of Industries and Production and FBR’s high-ups. The delegation apprised the minister that tractor manufacturers… Continue reading World NM: Paapam reiterates demand of tractor industry’s Rs6b refunds’ early payment001443

World NM: Renault Samsung, Lynk & Co to develop eco-friendly car001442

Renault Samsung Motors Corp., the South Korean unit of Renault S.A., said Monday it will partner with Lynk & Co. to develop an environment friendly vehicle in the Korean market. Lynk & Co. is the automotive brand formed as a joint venture between Geely and Volvo in 2016. Renault Samsung badly needs a new model,… Continue reading World NM: Renault Samsung, Lynk & Co to develop eco-friendly car001442

World NM: Reporting of defective vehicle parts set out001438

The Defective Product Administrative Center of the State Administration for Market Regulation issued a specification on the reporting of defective automobiles last week, clarifying the ways in which such products can be reported. Mercedes-Benz will recall 40 imported and China-made vehicles, including the A-class, C-class, G-class, GLA SUV, GLB SUV and GLE SUV, produced between… Continue reading World NM: Reporting of defective vehicle parts set out001438