Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan to promote cooperation and implement multi-sector projects in Uzbekistan. In the field of sustainable transportation, Vingroup has proposed studying the deployment of electric taxi and urban mobility services using VinFast electric vehicles in Uzbekistan, with a charging infrastructure system and support services. The project will contribute to the green transition, reduce emissions, and improve the quality of...

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, offering testing for high-speed, handling, ADAS, and autonomous driving. The 700-hectare site includes 20 tracks, such as the famous high-speed ring and a 6.2 km handling course, along with advanced simulation tools. In 2021, NTC opened a modern lithium-ion battery testing center and built strong charging infrastructure, making it a key site for EV testing. On September 15, Volta Trucks announced that it has completed a rigorous program of hot ...

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ction of its MPV and the Staria minivan by mid-2025. The range is set to cover mid-to-large SUVs in the future. Initially, the annual production scale is said to start at 20,000 units, with plans for gradual increase. Hyundai’s plans in Malaysia also include expanding local EV sales, launching EV charging infrastructure, and building battery production facilities. Reported on December 4, the all-new Kia Sportage’s bookings have been opened in...

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23.7% to 25,000 units.   On December 6, the Indian government announced that 39,485 public EV chargers have been installed across the country under the PM E-DRIVE scheme, a measure to promote electric vehicles (EVs). On December 3, Maruti Suzuki announced partnership agreements with a total of 13 charging point operators (CPOs) and aggregators. The company has installed more than 2,000 network-dedicated EV charging points within its sales and s...

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onal cost of the pay per mile tax will likely deter some buyers from switching to electric, making it harder to achieve the ZEV mandate. It may also force further concessions on the targets, unless the government is willing to strengthen support through purchase subsidies, accelerated investment in charging infrastructure, and favorable tax policies that reduce the total cost of ownership for buyers and help sustain BEV sales growth. (GlobalData ...

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r 11, 2023 launch. On January 24, a delegation of the Government of Navarra met with representatives of Volkswagen Navarra. They discussed the factory's electrification and the launch of two electric vehicles in 2026. Volkswagen Navarra has to carry out adaptation and expansion works on the factory infrastructure and investments to update and adapt its production to assemble electric vehicles starting in June 2026. They also discussed a new railw...

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production of a new gearbox VW introduces new MQ281 manual gearbox to be built in Argentina, Spain SEAT S.A. starts using electric paint drying oven in Martorell in 2023 Banco Sabadell invests in solar project at SEAT's Catalonia plant, Spain SEAT upgrades Martorell Plant for EV production, expands charging infrastructure SEAT announces new projects for EV components at El Prat de Llobregat, Spain plant Spanish Prime Minister and Volkswagen CEO d...

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at Martorell plant in Spain Banco Sabadell invests in solar project at SEAT's Catalonia plant, Spain SEAT upgrades new EV production line at Martorell plant in Spain SEAT S.A. ramps up electrification, prepares for CUPRA Raval launch in 2026 SEAT upgrades Martorell Plant for EV production, expands charging infrastructure Spanish automotive factories resume production after nationwide power outage disruption VW Group advances EUR 25,000 EV projec...

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hange filing dated November 12, 2021) In its annual report for FY 2021-22, Gabriel India, the flagship company of The ANAND Group announced that during the financial year that ended on March 31, 2022, it has started its new state-of-the-art Tech Centre at Chakan, equipped with a world-class testing infrastructure facility and technology on par with international standards. The center will facilitate Gabriel’s Vision of being a market leader, im...

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Current status of EV charging infrastructure in China (Nov. 2025) On December 23, the China Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Promotion Alliance (EVCIPA) announced the November 2025 operating status of domestic EV charging and battery swapping facilities. The data was based on reports from more than 2,000 EVCIPA members. Overall operating status of domestic charging facilities: As of November 2025, domestic EV charging facilities totaled 1...

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India consolidates operations of Chakan plants ASAL India announces new plant in Chakan, Pune ASAL, India starts production in new plant in Chakan, Pune Indian Auto Expo 2023: Tata AutoComp unveils latest technologies ASAL, India updates about new plants Tata AutoComp partners with Tellus Power for charging stations TATA AutoComp Systems, India forms JV with Woodbridge Foam, USA ASAL, India starts production in new plant in Sanand, Gujarat Tata A...

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s mainly due to slower uptake of AC chargers, while DC fast charger deployment has outpaced expectations, already surpassing the revised 1,500-unit target. According to ST, limited market demand has constrained AC charger installations. To accelerate rollout, ST has streamlined its Electric Vehicle Charging System (EVCS) licensing process, cutting approval times from around 60 days to 30 days, with actual approvals often taking about two weeks. T...

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tric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) recently met with Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) to strengthen their partnership and explore new initiatives to accelerate nationwide EV adoption. Discussions underscored the need for a coordinated EV ecosystem involving automakers, fleet operators, charging providers, government agencies, and utilities, as well as closer alignment of energy planning, regulations, and sustainability programs to su...

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17hp electric motor for up to fourteen seconds and the top speed reaches 110km/h, 25km/h faster than regular Twizy 80. Renault announced on December 20 it had inaugurated "Renault ZE (Zero Emission) Centre" in Boulogne-Billancourt to the west of Paris. It offers training courses on EVs, batteries, charging infrastructure and new services. Test driving of the "Kagoo ZE,! "Fluence ZE" and "Twitzy" are also available on the proving grounds. The fel...

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for up to four days during the remaining period of August across its automotive plants in the wake of weak demand. Mahindra & Mahindra announced on August 28 that it would make an additional investment at its Chakan plant in Maharashtra. INR 40 billion over a 7-year period will be utilized towards infrastructure development, product development and capacity expansion for vehicles. It plans to double the production capacity of Chakan plant to 750...

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Scholz attended a works meeting at the Ford plant in Cologne, Germany following an invitation from the works council. During the Chancellor's visit, the works council urged greater support for the transition to electric vehicles. It called for a purchase incentive program and a faster expansion of charging infrastructure. The council also criticized politicians for repeatedly questioning the EU's plan to phase out combustion engines by 2035. Add...

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5 billion. On July 7, the consortium of Olectra Green Tech Limited and Evey Trans Private Limited ("EVEY") received a letter of intent from Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) relating to the supply, operation, and maintenance of 5,150 electric buses and allied electrical and civil infrastructure. This order is on a gross cost contract (GCC) / OPEX model basis for a period of 12 years (contract period) respectively. EVEY shall pr...

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surround view system combines AI object detection and prediction algorithms to detect potential hazards around the vehicle and provide immediate warning to the driver. In-vehicle IoV and 5G/V2X  The intelligent cockpit integrates a 5G network to provide ultra-high-speed communication with external infrastructure and supports Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technology. This means that vehicles can communicate in real-time with surrounding roads, othe...

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o-emission mode for up to three miles. Developed in partnership with BAE Systems, it uses an electric driveline for smooth acceleration and braking. Powered by a 32kWh battery and charged by an on-board generator, the Enviro400ER delivers zero emissions without any dependency on additional external charging infrastructure. Alternatively, it can be charged externally through an industry standard plug-in connection. On February 25, Alexander Dennis...

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Tata Motors, India to launch 5 new EV nameplates by 2030 On December 23, Tata Motors, India announced that it will introduce five new EV nameplates by FY 2030 (ending March 31, 2030). It will introduce Sierra.ev and new Punch.ev in 2026. It will also introduce Avinya range of premium luxury EVs by the end of 2026. For the charging infrastructure, it will introduce 400,000 charge points, including over 30,000 public fast chargers through TATA.ev O...

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