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The Lotus Evija’s mad torque tech is the holy grail of EV engineering

You will have recently read about the incredible Lotus Evija hypercar: road test number 5763. That should be my new PIN number, because I will certainly never forget it. Never before, not in 15 years in this job, have I felt high-speed acceleration like it. Never have I needed to have a word with myself in order… Continue reading The Lotus Evija’s mad torque tech is the holy grail of EV engineering

The longest road tunnels in the world

Tunnels are used to carry traffic through some of the most extreme terrain on the planet and they help ease journeys with reduced travel time. While most tunnels offer a short underground burst of driving, some are much longer. Here are the world’s 10 longest road tunnels that use cutting edge technology to make their… Continue reading The longest road tunnels in the world

Brussels to host EU-China talks on rare earth export controls

China produces around 90% of the world’s processed rare earths and rare earth magnets. European Union and Chinese officials will meet in Brussels next week looking to smooth trade tensions, notably China’s expansion of controls on rare earth exports that threaten to damage important EU manufacturing sectors such as the automotive industry. European Trade Commissioner… Continue reading Brussels to host EU-China talks on rare earth export controls

Improving demand, falling stocks propel China lithium to a two-month high

Robust growth in the electric vehicles sector underpinned demand for the battery material. Lithium carbonate futures prices in China hit a two-month high on Friday, boosted by falling stocks and improving demand from the electric vehicle and energy storage sectors, analysts said. The most active lithium carbonate futures contract on the Guangzhou Futures Exchange touched… Continue reading Improving demand, falling stocks propel China lithium to a two-month high

7,000 vehicles fined in three weeks for illegal parking in Gurgaon

According to the police, the first-time violator is fined ₹500 and the second-time offender is fined ₹1,500, following which the vehicle can be impounded in case of repeated offences. Traffic police identified 7,035 vehicles parked in the wrong spots between Oct 1 and Oct 23 and issued challans under the Motor Vehicles Act. Fines amounting… Continue reading 7,000 vehicles fined in three weeks for illegal parking in Gurgaon

NHAI directs toll plazas to display information on monthly, annual travel passes

The move aims to improve user experience, making highway travel more economical, and enhancing transparency. In a move to enhance transparency and improve user awareness, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has directed its field offices to prominently display information about the ‘Local Monthly Pass’ and ‘Annual Pass’ at all fee plazas under its… Continue reading NHAI directs toll plazas to display information on monthly, annual travel passes