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China auto giant BYD denies claims its cars failed emissions test
AFP, Published on 25/05/2023
» Electric auto giant BYD on Thursday denied accusations levelled by a rival carmaker that two of its models failed China's strict emissions standards.
Californians told not to charge EVs as grid struggles in heat wave
AFP, Published on 01/09/2022
» LOS ANGELES: Californians were told Wednesday not to charge their electric vehicles (EVs) during peak hours, just days after the state said it would stop selling gas-powered cars, as the aging electricity grid struggles with a fearsome heatwave.
California Will Ban Sales of New Gasoline-Powered Cars by 2035
Business, Published on 27/08/2022
» California on Thursday approved regulations banning the sale of new gasoline-powered cars and trucks by 2035, an action aimed at addressing climate change that could speed the nation's transition to electric vehicles.
No petrol, no cars: Cubans turn to electric transport
AFP, Published on 18/06/2022
» There is a new sight on the streets of Havana: increasing numbers of electric vehicles (EVs) whizzing among the old American cars so emblematic of the Cuban capital.
Volvo refreshes S90 and V90 for 2020
Richard Leu, Published on 26/02/2020
» Large family cars from Sweden get mid-life styling tweaks, 48V mild hybrid tech and other relevant updates.
Stagnant emission rules 'threaten clean air progress'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/01/2018
» Ozone and dust particles could be the main factors worsening air pollution in Bangkok over the next decade if the government fails to raise minimum standards for vehicle fuel emissions, an air quality expert says.
'Dust sculptures' warn of danger from polluted air
Online Reporters, Published on 17/01/2018
» Artist Rueangsak Anuwatwimon has applied his talent to awakening people to an invisible threat they unwittingly breathe in - by incorporating ultra fine dust collected from polluted areas across Thailand in his human sculptures.
Saraburi area hits No.1 for worst air quality
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 13/01/2018
» Air quality at Na Pra Lan in Saraburi, the country's largest rock quarrying and limestone mining area, is the worst in the country, moving ahead of the northern provinces and their annual haze, according to the Pollution Control Department's (PCD) recently released 2017 report.
Toyota to test mini EV-sharing service in Thailand
Kyodo News, Published on 07/08/2017
» Toyota Motor Corp will test a car-sharing service using its mini electric vehicle model in Thailand from December in the first move to provide an environmentally friendly transportation means in emerging countries that face air pollution in large cities.
India ends incentives for mild hybrid cars to fight air pollution
Published on 03/04/2017
» NEW DELHI - In a bid to curb air pollution, the Indian government has decided to withdraw incentives initially offered to mild hybrid vehicles under a scheme meant to promote electric and full hybrid models.