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Semaforworld34 days ago
China EV Exports to Africa More Than Double in Two Years
African countries imported more than 44,000 electric vehicles from China in 2025, up from more than 19,000 in 2024, according to China’s commerce ministry. A third of the 2025 imports went to Ethiopia, which banned gas- and diesel-fueled vehicles the previous year. EV adoption is…
rediff.compolitics36 days agoUpdated
Modi Calls on Indians to Reduce Fuel Use via Carpooling, Electric Vehicles and Remote Work
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on citizens and businesses to reduce fuel consumption by carpooling, adopting electric vehicles and continuing pandemic-era work-from-home arrangements. He described sustained remote work as “in the interest of the country.” The appeal mark…
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld41 days ago
ITF Summit Discusses Role of Hydrogen Alongside Battery Electric Vehicles in Decarbonizing Transport
Automobile industry leaders speaking at the 2026 International Transport Forum in Leipzig urged governments to build infrastructure supporting both battery electric and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles. Mark Freymueller of Hyundai Energy & Hydrogen Europe and Peter Mackey of Air Liqui…
electrek.cotechnology43 days ago
Big F Transport Orders 40 Tesla Semi Trucks Following Demo
Big F Transport has placed an order for 40 Tesla Semi trucks following a recent demonstration. Drivers praised the smoother and quieter operation of the electric vehicles. The move aligns with benefits from emissions reductions and regulatory incentives.
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Euronewsworld51 days ago
Norway Launches Test Project for Hybrid Aircraft with Ultra-Short Takeoff Capabilities
The Norwegian Civil Aviation Authority has initiated a project to test hybrid aircraft that can operate from parking lots or drone pads. Partnering with U.S. companies, the effort aims to advance zero- and low-emission aviation. Testing begins in 2027 at smaller airports in North…
wdwnt.compolitics62 days ago
Meyer Werft Introduces Design for World's First Fully Battery-Electric Cruise Ship
Meyer Werft unveiled Project Vision, a 90,000-ton battery-electric cruise ship capable of carrying 1,900 passengers, at the Seatrade Cruise Global conference in Miami. The design aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 95% using batteries from a Norwegian specialist. The…