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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
The European Union will enforce regulations on the installation of what they call Acoustic Vehicle Alert System (AVAS) essentially noise-making devices on new electric and hybrid vehicles.
Electric Cars Must Make Some Noise Read More
The local automobile industry in Pakistan has opposed the proposed electric vehicle (EV) policy, expressing concerns that it is in contradiction of Auto-Industry Development Policy 2016-21.
Local Automobile Industry Opposes Electric Vehicles (EVs) Read More
Toyota is speeding up electric vehicle deployment plans, as it aims to sell 5.5 million EVs including traditional gasoline-electric hybrids, plug-in hybrids, all-electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles by 2025.
Toyota Speeding Up Electrification Plans- Developing Dedicated EV Platform Read More