EVs Archives - Page 15 Of 15

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”.

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.

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

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.

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.