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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.
Honda to Stop Producing Gasoline Vehicles in Europe by 2022 Read More
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.
Low Localization and the Need to Shift to EVs Read More
Construction work on Bangladesh’s first automobile manufacturing plant has started in Chattogram’s Mirsarai upazila with an initial investment of $200 million.
Construction Work of Bangladesh’s First Electric Vehicle Plant Begins Read More
Ministry of Climate Change (MoCC) that was working on the electric vehicle (EV) policy to be presented in the upcoming cabinet meeting has decided to withdraw due to concerns from the Ministry of Industries and Production (MoIP)
EV Policy in Jeopardy Due to Tussle between Two Ministries Read More
The Ministry of Climate Change is working on a plan to allow duty-free import of electric vehicles in bulk under the proposed electric vehicle policy.
Ministry Planning to Allow Duty-Free Import of Electric Vehicles Read More
Toyota has announced that it will partner with BYD to develop all-electric cars in China. Together, Toyota and BYD (once used to be Toyota’s arch rival in China) will develop all-electric sedans and SUVs.
Toyota Partners with BYD to Develop Electric Vehicles in China Read More
The local automobile industry has opposed the proposed electric vehicle (EV) policy, expressing concerns that it is in contradiction of Auto-Industry Development Policy 2016-21. There is a reason why local auto industry particularly those related to the manufacturing of auto parts are feeling insecure of introduction of EVs in Pakistan..
Why Local Auto Industry is Afraid of Electric Vehicles? Read More
Prime Minister’s Adviser on Commerce Abdul Razak Dawood said the electric vehicle (EV) policy would be formulated in consultation with the stakeholders and it would be aligned with the current auto policy.
EV Policy to be Aligned with Current Auto Policy 2016-21 Read More
The Ministry of Climate Change is developing policy framework for conversion of conventional automobiles to electric technology. It aims at initiating conversion process from 2-wheelers (motorcycles) and 3-wheelers (rickshaws) then it would focus on the 4-wheel vehicles including cars and buses.
Electric Vehicles Conversion to Begin with Motorcycle and Rickshaws Read More
The government of Pakistan is planning to set up a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) dedicated to electric vehicle manufacturing with assistance of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF)
Government Plans to Set up SEZ for Electric Vehicles in Kamra Read More