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Recommended Reading: Apple’s self-driving struggles

Wayne Ma, The Information By now, you’ve likely heard at least some of the rumors about Apple’s secretive automotive ambitions. The Information spoke to nearly two dozen people about the self-driving car project to chronicle all of the development, demos, prototypes and staff departures along the way.  Kate Conger and Mike Isaac, The New York… Continue reading Recommended Reading: Apple’s self-driving struggles

Putin signs law prohibiting crypto payments in Russia

People in Russia will soon no longer be allowed to use digital assets as a form of payment. Russian president Vladimir Putin has signed a bill into law prohibiting the use of digital assets, such as cryptocurrency and NFTs, to pay for goods and services. In addition, as Protocol notes, the new law also requires… Continue reading Putin signs law prohibiting crypto payments in Russia

How uniformity in tax law made a common national market

One of the major positives of the GST roll-out is the consolidation of over a dozen indirect taxes into a single tax. Also, unlike the earlier VAT regime, where tax rates on commodities differed from state to state, the rate of GST has been uniform across the country. Consequently, tax arbitrage that existed under the… Continue reading How uniformity in tax law made a common national market

Here’s why all states need to be on same page on electric vehicle policy: Explains CAQM report

The e-vehicles policy of Delhi, notified in 2020, targets a 25% electrification of all new vehicle registrations by 2024. “This policy also aims to register a minimum of 50% of all new stage carriage buses as e-buses, including both city fleet and fleet for last mile connectivity. All delivery service providers shall convert 50% of… Continue reading Here’s why all states need to be on same page on electric vehicle policy: Explains CAQM report

India must focus on sector wise targets to manage climate change impact: Paper

Discussions also raised the need to adopt adaptation techniques to deal with the resulting impacts of climate change, in addition to focusing on mitigation. India needs to focus on sectorally-detailed targets for the next ten years and more to manage climate change impact, suggested a paper. “With the introduction of a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism… Continue reading India must focus on sector wise targets to manage climate change impact: Paper

Top NHAI official held by CBI for taking bribe

National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday arrested Digvijay Mishra, the Chief General Manager of National Highways Authority of India for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 10 lakh from a private firm, GHV Pvt Ltd. Sources said he was held after a trap… Continue reading Top NHAI official held by CBI for taking bribe

The Glickenhaus 008 Is A Baja Race Car You Can Build At Home – HotCars

Ever sat there watching your favorite racing cars and wondered what it would be like to own one? Or thought about some of the coolest race cars from the past and anticipated what it would be like to drive one on the road? Well, some car brands could make your dreams come true. And Scuderia… Continue reading The Glickenhaus 008 Is A Baja Race Car You Can Build At Home – HotCars

Why Shelsley’s 1000-yard dash is worth checking out this weekend – Autosport

Once a year, the glorious Shelsley Walsh hillclimb course is turned over to a celebration of motorsport history. The annual Classic Nostalgia weekend is one of the jewels in the Worcestershire venue’s crown. This weekend’s Classic Nostalgia brings a range of rare and spectacular cars to the venue, most to be put through their paces… Continue reading Why Shelsley’s 1000-yard dash is worth checking out this weekend – Autosport