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South Korea: Seoul issues first September heat wave warning amid nationwide heat surge

Seoul has issued its first-ever September heat wave warning, a first since the heat advisory system was introduced in 2008.

Sep 10, 2024

Govt to clear FAME 3 scheme for faster EV adoption in 1-2 months: Minister

he Centre to clear the third Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid and) Electric Vehicle (FAME) scheme to promote electric vehicle (EV) adoption.

Sep 4, 2024

South Korean Automakers Tackle EV Charging Safety Concerns

South Korean automakers are addressing safety concerns following a series of EV fires, debunking myths about EV charging safety. Hyundai and Kia assure their EV batteries are safe even when fully charged, with a battery management system monitoring potential issues.

Aug 21, 2024

UP govt waives off road tax on hybrid cars to boost green transportation

In a key step to boost green transportation and adoption of eco-friendly vehicles, the Uttar Pradesh government has announced a waiver of road tax on hybrid cars.

Jul 9, 2024

Stock markets hit fresh all-time high, auto stocks gain after UP govt's road tax waiver

The Indian benchmark indices hit a fresh all-time high on Tuesday led by auto, pharma and FMCG stocks, with Maruti Suzuki India becoming the top gainer after the Uttar Pradesh government's announcement of registration tax waiver on strong hybrid cars.

Jul 9, 2024

JK Tyre and RPPL Drive Indian Motorsport Forward with IRF Show Run in Bengaluru

IRF revs up B'luru: Motorsport extravaganza with IRL and F4IC wows spectators [details]

From Sohil Shah, Bengaluru's 23-year-old racing prodigy to 17-year-old Rishon Rajeev, revving in the Bengaluru roads gave a glimpse of a strong motorsport future that India holds.

May 20, 2024

US stocks slump on China's economic recovery, could have ripple effect worldwide

As US stocks slumped, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite lost 0.3 per cent and the Dow Jones Industrial Average slumped by 0.2 per cent on the back of a report that China's economy is recovering.

Sep 16, 2023

Fact check: No plan to impose 10% tax on diesel vehicles; Gadkari issues statement [read now]

The news of 10 percent GST on diesel engine vehicles caused panic. Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari has issued clarification, calming the situation.

Sep 13, 2023

Much before talk of diesel car ban, sales down to 17.6% of total volume [details]

The news about an Indian government committee suggesting a ban on diesel cars from 2027 has sowed the seeds of uncertainty in the minds of diesel car buyers today, said top industry officials.

May 14, 2023

MWC 2023: Qualcomm introduces new Snapdragon automotive 5G platform to smart cars

Qualcomm on Monday announced the latest addition to its growing Snapdragon Digital Chassis connected car technology portfolio with its Snapdragon Auto 5G Modem-RF Gen 2 at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2023 in Barcelona.

Feb 27, 2023

"Fair Repair Act": US passes world's first 'right to repair' law for digital electronics

In a world's first, the New York state legislature has passed the "right to repair" bill that will require digital electronics manufacturers to make parts, tools, information, and software available to consumers and independent repair shops.

Jun 4, 2022

Maruti, Hero, Toyota & more; auto majors approved for auto component PLI scheme [full list]

The Production Linked Incentive Scheme, or PLI Scheme, is a government of India effort that aims to encourage not only foreign corporations to locate workers in India and so create jobs, but also domestic and local production to create micro-jobs.

Mar 15, 2022

Russian President Vladimir Putin.(photo:@KremlinRussia_E/Twitter)

Putin isolated, Russia ostracised; From Vodka to soccer, "all things Russian" face global boycott

In the weeks since Putin attacked Ukraine, he has found himself increasingly cornered from all quarters. Starting with being stripped of personal titles to being denied every world platform

Mar 3, 2022

Nitin Gadkari emphasises passenger safety; three-point seat belts for all made mandatory in cars [details]

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced on Thursday that all cars will mandatorily have three-point seat belts for all front-facing passengers.

Feb 10, 2022

BHU develops onboard chargers for e-vehicles

Researchers at the department of electrical engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University) have developed a new technology for onboard chargers for vehicles.

Jan 27, 2022

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