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Manipur Government To Open Bus Service With Police Escort Between Key Districts, Warns Against Violence
The Manipur government has decided to again operate inter-district public vehicles under tight security from Imphal to hill districts from Wednesday amid a lull in ethnic violence in the state, according to an official order.
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Google Maps Makes It Easier to Find EV Chargers, Search Now Shows Sustainable Travel Options
Google has announced new feature updates to make it easier to access information on public transport as well as the availability of EV charging stations. The latest updates tailored for electric vehicles let travellers find specific information about the location of EV chargers, plan charging stops for road trips and more. Google Maps and Search no...
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Public Bus Catches Fire Near Mumbai, Narrow Escape For 45 Passengers
Nearly 45 passengers travelling in a state transport bus had a narrow escape after the vehicle caught fire in Maharashtra's Thane city on Sunday morning, an official said.
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Only Electric Bike-Taxis to Be Permitted in Delhi Under Cab Aggregator Scheme
Mandatory panic buttons in taxis, integration with emergency number '112', and phase-wise transition to EVs are some of the highlights of the Motor Vehicle Aggregator Scheme 2023 to regulate cab aggregators and delivery service providers in the national capital. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal approved the policy on Wednesday. A draft of the ...
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Paris to Ban E-Scooters From September After Public Referendum: All Details
Paris is set to ban electric scooters from September, according to the city's mayor. The announcement comes after a public referendum to remove them from the streets. However, e-scooter operators said on Monday they hoped to stop the plan, citing low turnout for the referendum.
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Tamil Nadu Becomes Latest Indian State to Unveil Electric Vehicle Policy
The Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday unveiled its electric vehicle (EV) policy 2023 which aims to garner investments to the tune of Rs. 50,000 crore and generate 1.50 lakh jobs, in a boost to the EV industry. Chief Minister M K Stalin formally released the new policy in the presence of government officials at the Secretariat here.
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Amazon Zoox Robotaxi With Employees as Passengers Tested on Public Road Ahead of Commercial Launch
Amazon Zoox robotaxis were tested on a public road in California with employees as passengers, the company said on Monday. The firm is working towards a commercial launch of its robotaxi for the general public, but has not provided a timeline as it will require additional clearances from the government.
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Auto Expo 2023 Saw Record Turnout of 6.36 Lakh Visitors, Five Global Launches, SIAM Says
Auto Expo 2023, the country's recently concluded auto show, saw five global launches and 75 products make their debut. The biennial auto show saw a record 6.36 lakh visitors on the general public days from January 13 to January 18, according to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM).
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Auto Expo 2023: Tata Power to Set Up 25,000 EV Charging Points Across India Over Next Five Years
Tata Power on Friday said it has started a nationwide plan of setting up 25,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging points across the country to support faster adoption of e-mobility over the next five years.
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Maruti Suzuki Concept eVX Electric SUV Unveiled at Auto Expo 2023, Set to Hit Indian Market by 2025
Maruti Suzuki Concept eVX was unveiled by the company on Wednesday at Auto Expo 2023, the country's biggest auto show that has made a comeback after three years. The firm said that it plans to bring the electric vehicle to the Indian market by 2025. The Concept eVX will be powered by a 60kWh battery pack offering up to 550km of driving range on sin...
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Uber, Motional Launch Public Robotaxi Service Using Hyundai Electric Vehicles in Las Vegas
Uber and Motional launched their public robotaxi service in Las Vegas on Wednesday, even as the hype around self-driving technology has started to wane. The robotaxis have vehicle operators for now, but the firms are working to make a fully driverless experience available to the public next year. Riders will be matched with a vehicle and Uber will ...
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Tesla Recalls 3.21 Lakh US Vehicles Over Intermittent Rear Light Issue, Public Filing Shows
Tesla revealed in a public filing to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that it was recalling more than 321,000 vehicles in the US because tail lights may intermittently fail to illuminate. The electric vehicle manufacturer said the tail light-related recall covers some 2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. Last week,...
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Xpeng X2 'Flying Car' Completes First Public Flight Ahead of Planned Launch in International Markets
Xpeng X2, a "flying car" built by Chinese electronic vehicle maker Xpeng, on Monday completed its first public test flight in the United Arab Emirates. The company is planning to launch the two-seater electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in international markets, which reportedly has a maximum takeoff weight of 760kg, a 560kg emp...
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Ola to Cut 10 Percent Engineering Jobs Across Ride-Hailing, Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Businesses: Details
Ola on Monday announced that it would cut around 200 engineering jobs as part of its efforts to centralising operations to build a structure to strengthen relevant roles and functions. The company, which said it is focussed on being a "vertically integrated mobility" company, plans to increase the number of engineers from 2,000 to 5,000 over the ne...
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Delhi Announces New EV Action Plan, Aims to Install One Public Charging Point for 15 EVs by 2024
Delhi government has announced a new action plan as part of its policy for electric vehicles, aiming to install at least one public charging point for 15 EVs by 2024. The charging points will be accessible within 3 km travel from anywhere in Delhi. The government is planning to target 25 percent of all new vehicle registrations under the EV policy ...
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Manipur Government To Open Bus Service With Police Escort Between Key Districts, Warns Against Violence
The Manipur government has decided to again operate inter-district public vehicles under tight security from Imphal to hill districts from Wednesday amid a lull in ethnic violence in the state, according to an official order.
-
Google Maps Makes It Easier to Find EV Chargers, Search Now Shows Sustainable Travel Options
Google has announced new feature updates to make it easier to access information on public transport as well as the availability of EV charging stations. The latest updates tailored for electric vehicles let travellers find specific information about the location of EV chargers, plan charging stops for road trips and more. Google Maps and Search no...
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Public Bus Catches Fire Near Mumbai, Narrow Escape For 45 Passengers
Nearly 45 passengers travelling in a state transport bus had a narrow escape after the vehicle caught fire in Maharashtra's Thane city on Sunday morning, an official said.
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Only Electric Bike-Taxis to Be Permitted in Delhi Under Cab Aggregator Scheme
Mandatory panic buttons in taxis, integration with emergency number '112', and phase-wise transition to EVs are some of the highlights of the Motor Vehicle Aggregator Scheme 2023 to regulate cab aggregators and delivery service providers in the national capital. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal approved the policy on Wednesday. A draft of the ...
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Paris to Ban E-Scooters From September After Public Referendum: All Details
Paris is set to ban electric scooters from September, according to the city's mayor. The announcement comes after a public referendum to remove them from the streets. However, e-scooter operators said on Monday they hoped to stop the plan, citing low turnout for the referendum.
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Tamil Nadu Becomes Latest Indian State to Unveil Electric Vehicle Policy
The Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday unveiled its electric vehicle (EV) policy 2023 which aims to garner investments to the tune of Rs. 50,000 crore and generate 1.50 lakh jobs, in a boost to the EV industry. Chief Minister M K Stalin formally released the new policy in the presence of government officials at the Secretariat here.
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Amazon Zoox Robotaxi With Employees as Passengers Tested on Public Road Ahead of Commercial Launch
Amazon Zoox robotaxis were tested on a public road in California with employees as passengers, the company said on Monday. The firm is working towards a commercial launch of its robotaxi for the general public, but has not provided a timeline as it will require additional clearances from the government.
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Auto Expo 2023 Saw Record Turnout of 6.36 Lakh Visitors, Five Global Launches, SIAM Says
Auto Expo 2023, the country's recently concluded auto show, saw five global launches and 75 products make their debut. The biennial auto show saw a record 6.36 lakh visitors on the general public days from January 13 to January 18, according to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM).
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Auto Expo 2023: Tata Power to Set Up 25,000 EV Charging Points Across India Over Next Five Years
Tata Power on Friday said it has started a nationwide plan of setting up 25,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging points across the country to support faster adoption of e-mobility over the next five years.
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Maruti Suzuki Concept eVX Electric SUV Unveiled at Auto Expo 2023, Set to Hit Indian Market by 2025
Maruti Suzuki Concept eVX was unveiled by the company on Wednesday at Auto Expo 2023, the country's biggest auto show that has made a comeback after three years. The firm said that it plans to bring the electric vehicle to the Indian market by 2025. The Concept eVX will be powered by a 60kWh battery pack offering up to 550km of driving range on sin...
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Uber, Motional Launch Public Robotaxi Service Using Hyundai Electric Vehicles in Las Vegas
Uber and Motional launched their public robotaxi service in Las Vegas on Wednesday, even as the hype around self-driving technology has started to wane. The robotaxis have vehicle operators for now, but the firms are working to make a fully driverless experience available to the public next year. Riders will be matched with a vehicle and Uber will ...
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Tesla Recalls 3.21 Lakh US Vehicles Over Intermittent Rear Light Issue, Public Filing Shows
Tesla revealed in a public filing to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that it was recalling more than 321,000 vehicles in the US because tail lights may intermittently fail to illuminate. The electric vehicle manufacturer said the tail light-related recall covers some 2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. Last week,...
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Xpeng X2 'Flying Car' Completes First Public Flight Ahead of Planned Launch in International Markets
Xpeng X2, a "flying car" built by Chinese electronic vehicle maker Xpeng, on Monday completed its first public test flight in the United Arab Emirates. The company is planning to launch the two-seater electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in international markets, which reportedly has a maximum takeoff weight of 760kg, a 560kg emp...
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Ola to Cut 10 Percent Engineering Jobs Across Ride-Hailing, Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Businesses: Details
Ola on Monday announced that it would cut around 200 engineering jobs as part of its efforts to centralising operations to build a structure to strengthen relevant roles and functions. The company, which said it is focussed on being a "vertically integrated mobility" company, plans to increase the number of engineers from 2,000 to 5,000 over the ne...
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Delhi Announces New EV Action Plan, Aims to Install One Public Charging Point for 15 EVs by 2024
Delhi government has announced a new action plan as part of its policy for electric vehicles, aiming to install at least one public charging point for 15 EVs by 2024. The charging points will be accessible within 3 km travel from anywhere in Delhi. The government is planning to target 25 percent of all new vehicle registrations under the EV policy ...
