Focus on Automotive
Chinese EV makers challenge market leaders at Bangkok car show
BANGKOK (AP) — Chinese electric vehicle makers are showcasing their latest models, including a flying car, as they take on global rivals at...
Vietnamese automaker VinFast to enter Thai EV market
BANGKOK (AP) — Vietnamese automaker VinFast announced Tuesday that it plans to sell its electric vehicles in Thailand and said it had tied...
Australia softens proposed vehicle emission laws for some pick-up trucks
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia said on Tuesday it would relax proposed carbon emission rules for some popular pick-up trucks after the country’s auto...
Japan’s Nissan promises aggressive electrification push to boost global sales
Nissan will expand its electric vehicle lineup, develop more powerful batteries and cut production costs, while speeding up the whole process, in what...
Attempt to overturn London expansion of ultra-low emission zone blocked in Commons
A Government-backed bid to overturn the ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) expansion in London has been blocked in the House of Commons. The Ulez...
B.C. to add 500 public electric vehicle charging stations to fill gaps in network
VANCOUVER — Drivers of electric vehicles in British Columbia can expect another 500 public charging stations to come online, adding to more than...
Biden admin unveils strict auto standards to speed electric shift
President Joe Biden’s administration announced Wednesday revised pollution standards for cars and trucks meant to accelerate the US auto industry’s shift to electric...
EPA issues new rules aimed at cutting carbon emissions, boosting electric vehicles and hybrids
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration announced new automobile emissions standards Wednesday that officials called the most ambitious plan ever to cut planet-warming...
UN says e-waste from trashed electric devices is piling up and recycling isn’t keeping pace
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — U.N. agencies have warned that electrical and electronic waste is piling up worldwide while recycling rates remain low and...
Automaker of Dodge, Chrysler and Jeep to follow California’s strict vehicle emissions standards
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Stellantis, one of the largest automakers in the world, agreed Tuesday to comply with California’s vehicle emissions standards that...
