Electric vehicles Archives - Page 15 of 18

PEVMA Established to Promote Induction of Electric Vehicles

November 16, 2019 - by UsmanAnsari - Leave a Comment

The electric vehicles manufacturers and assemblers have come together to establish Pakistan Electric Vehicles Manufacturers Association (PEVMA) to promote the induction of Electric Vehicles and its allied product in Pakistan through joint ventures and local assembling cum progressive manufacturing of Electric Vehicles including Buses, Cars, Vans, Pickups, Auto Rickshaws and Scooters/Motorcycles.

General / Opinions / Pakistan

EV Policy will Have a Big Impact on Local Auto Industry

November 12, 2019November 12, 2019 - by UsmanAnsari - Leave a Comment

The EV Policy will not only help transform the auto industry but will also ensure reduced oil import bill and low carbon footprint in the country.

News / Electric Vehicles / Pakistan

Local Auto Assemblers Not Happy With EV Policy

November 7, 2019 - by UsmanAnsari - Leave a Comment

Local auto assemblers have shown serious concerns over the newly approved Electric Vehicle (EV) policy. Almost all auto-sector stakeholders have termed the approval of the policy an “ad hoc decision”.

News / Electric Vehicles / Interesting / Pakistan

Federal Cabinet Approves Pakistan’s First EV Policy

November 6, 2019 - by UsmanAnsari - 2 Comments.

Federal cabinet has approved the first-ever national Electric Vehicles (EV) policy in a bid to tackle effects of climate change and reduce country’s fuel import bill.

Opinions / Electric Vehicles / General

Pros and Cons: Should Government Introduce Electric Vehicles in Pakistan?

November 6, 2019November 13, 2019 - by Guest - 3 Comments.

Pros and cons: Should government consider introducing electric vehicles in Pakistan which will help reducing oil import bill and improve the environment

News / Pakistan

EDB to Discuss EV Policy without True Stakeholders

October 31, 2019November 13, 2021 - by UsmanAnsari - Leave a Comment

The Engineering Development Board (EDB) has called a consultative meeting on the 1st of November at the Pakistan Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC) to discuss proposals regarding ‘National Electric Vehicle Policy’ for the automobile industry without inviting any of the genuine stake holders.

News / Electric Vehicles / Pakistan

EV Policy Draft Submitted to the Federal Cabinet for Approval

October 28, 2019November 13, 2021 - by UsmanAnsari - 1 Comment

After an alarming ratio of vehicular emissions in the ambient air pollution across the country, the government has drafted Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy to steer a new era of green development by promoting electric cars.

News / Electric Vehicles / Interesting / International

Honda to Stop Producing Gasoline Vehicles in Europe by 2022

October 24, 2019October 24, 2019 - by UsmanAnsari - 1 Comment

Honda has accelerated its electrification strategy in Europe. The company has said it will electrify all of its mainstream car line-up in Europe by 2022, instead of 2025 as previously announced.

Opinions / General

Low Localization and the Need to Shift to EVs

October 23, 2019March 20, 2024 - by UsmanAnsari - 2 Comments.

Despite achieving up to 70% localization, the auto industry remains highly vulnerable to exchange rate fluctuations. Perhaps it’s time we just give up on the dream of having a thriving traditional automobile industry and focus towards electric vehicles, since the world is already shifting to EVs.

News / Interesting / International

Construction Work of Bangladesh’s First Electric Vehicle Plant Begins

October 11, 2019October 11, 2019 - by UsmanAnsari - Leave a Comment

Construction work on Bangladesh’s first automobile manufacturing plant has started in Chattogram’s Mirsarai upazila with an initial investment of $200 million.