Peter Dutton backflips on electric vehicle tax breaks (apparently he ‘misheard’)

Peter Dutton backflips on electric vehicle tax breaks (apparently he ‘misheard’)

ANOTHER DUTTON BACKFLIP And just like that, this is the last Worm of the penultimate week of the election campaign. With Anzac Day tomorrow pausing the campaign once more, we are now getting mighty close to polling day on May 3. The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) told us yesterday morning that around 542,000 votes were cast at early voting centres on Tuesday, significantly up from the 314,000 cast on the first day in 2022. The AEC was keen to highlight that pre-polling started later in th...
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Sazgar Exporting Pakistani-Made Traditional Rickshaws to Japan for 12 Years

Sazgar Exporting Pakistani-Made Traditional Rickshaws to Japan for 12 Years

A Pakistani company, Sazgar Engineering, has been exporting its famous 4-stroke CNG auto rickshaws to Japan for over 12 years. These rickshaws are known for their bright, colorful designs and traditional charm, and they’ve become quite popular in Japan—especially for short-distance travel and fun rides. In Japan, these three-wheeled vehicles stand out as the only rickshaws allowed on highways. They can reach speeds of up to 50 kilometers per hour and meet all Japanese road safety rules. Thei...
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Delhi to expand bus fleet with 2,080 electric vehicles, retire 1K old ones

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2025 Maruti Suzuki Eeco launched Rs 5.7 lakh: Gets 6 airbags, caption seats

2025 Maruti Suzuki Eeco launched Rs 5.7 lakh: Gets 6 airbags, caption seats

Maruti Suzuki India has launched the updated 2025 Maruti Suzuki Eeco in the Indian market starting from Rs 5.7 lakh (ex-showroom). The 2025 model gets additional safety features and redesigned seating arrangements and all variants of the Eeco now come standard with six airbags. Additionally, the previous 7-seat version has been replaced by a newly introduced 6-seat configuration. Interested customers can book the MPV online or by visiting their nearest dealership, Deliveries are expected to begi...
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Hyundai Inster Wins “2025 World Electric Vehicle” – Lauded For Its Distinctive Design, EV Range And Cutting-edge Tech

Hyundai Inster Wins “2025 World Electric Vehicle” – Lauded For Its Distinctive Design, EV Range And Cutting-edge Tech

Hyundai Inster/ Casper Electric has won the “2025 World Electric Vehicle” award at the New York International Auto Show. Hyundai Inster was lauded for its distinctive design, impressive driving range and cutting-edge technology. Its rapid charging capability enables a 10-to-80% charge in 30 minutes, while 49-kWh long-range model provides a range of 230 miles.  The all-electric Hyundai Inster (also known as Hyundai Casper) has won the “2025 World Electric Vehicle” award at the New York I...
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Governor Sanwo-Olu Inspects A CNG-powered Vehicle On Display At Lagos State Energy Summit

Governor Sanwo-Olu Inspects A CNG-powered Vehicle On Display At Lagos State Energy Summit

Governor Sanwo-Olu inspect one of the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered vehicles on display at Lagos State Energy Summit. The CNG-powered vehicles were converted by the Lagos State Government-owned IBILE Oil and Gas Corporation (IOGC). Gesture underscores the LASG’s openness to sustainable transport solutions aimed at reducing emissions and lower costs. According to PCNGi, over 30,000 vehicles have now been successfully converted to run on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). Lagos State Governor...
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LASG Hands Over Operational Vehicles To FRSC, Including CNG-powered Truck

LASG Hands Over Operational Vehicles To FRSC, Including CNG-powered Truck

To enhance the operational efficiency of Federal Road Safety Corps, LASG has injected 2 trucks into FRSC fleet. The two operational vehicles comprises one Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered vehicle and one Petrol-powered vehicle. FRSC assured that the vehicles will be deployed strategically and maintained effectively to achieve the goal of safer motoring within the state. The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), has handed over two operational vehicles t...
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Mercedes-Benz Improves Its Electric Vehicles With A recent update.

Mercedes-Benz Improves Its Electric Vehicles With A recent update.

Mercedes-Benz is enhancing its electric cars with a major update called MBUX 2.6, reaching two million vehicles worldwide. This update introduces new features to improve navigation, especially for electric vehicle drivers. One of the neatest additions is the Google Satellite View. It shows real pictures of the roads and buildings around in great detail. This makes it simpler to find a way, especially when driving in the countryside where there aren’t many signs. If the car already has the “S...
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Trump Tariffs Fuel China’s Electric Vehicle Expansion in Central Asia

Trump Tariffs Fuel China’s Electric Vehicle Expansion in Central Asia

RFE/RL staff RFE/RL journalists report the news in 21 countries where a free press is banned by the government or not fully established. We provide what many… More Info Premium Content By RFE/RL staff – Apr 10, 2025, 11:00 AM CDT Chinese electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular in Central Asia due to lower prices, government incentives such as tax breaks, and the establishment of local production facilities. Global trade dynamics, including US tariffs and sanctions on Russia,...
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LOXEA Launches BYD Electric Vehicles in Nigeria

LOXEA Launches BYD Electric Vehicles in Nigeria

LOXEA Nigeria, a subsidiary of CFAO Mobility, has officially launched BYD (Build Your Dreams) electric vehicles in the Nigerian market. The launch introduces two pioneering BYD models to Nigerian roads: the BYD Atto 3 and the BYD Dolphin, both renowned for their performance, safety, and environmental efficiency. With this development, LOXEA becomes the first to distribute BYD electric vehicles in Nigeria, positioning itself at the forefront of the country’s energy transition efforts. “We are...
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