South Koreans appeal to US to relax IRA limits on EV cars
According to an industry insider, the Biden administration is trying to demonstrate to US voters that it was doing its best to protect US industries.
Transportation
As Xi visit draws near, delays haunt Jakarta-Bandung rail project
Given the cost overrun and financing issues, experts have expressed doubt that the project will meet the now-targeted 2023 deadline.
Air freighters increase to serve RCEP imports, exports in China
By 2041, about 630 new freighters are expected to be delivered to China.
Philippines rushes to avert EU ban on seafarers
Around 50,000 Filipino seafarers are at risk of losing their jobs due to the country’s repeated failure to pass the European Maritime Safety Agency’s evaluation.
Jeju kicks off autonomous driving service
The autonomous driving vehicles will ply two routes, and be free of charge during weekdays from 10:30 am to 6:30 p.m. for free until next year.
Development of sheet-coating technologies underway for cars and motorcycles
Mazda Motors has estimated that introducing the new technology will help reduce CO2 emissions by more than 50 per cent from the current level.
Jet fuel now costlier than ever
At BDT 5 per litre, stakeholders in the aviation industry have blasted Bangladesh Petroleum for its "whimsical decision" to increase the price.
Electric flying cars eye on future 3D transportation
The CEO of the XPENG Flying Car family said last year that the XPENG X2 is expected to start mass production in 2024 and be sold within 1 million yuan.
Toyota to launch new EV sedan in China
Toyota said it will continue to launch the bZ series models in China, apparently with the aim of catching up to Tesla and other EV makers.
Malaysia, China eyeing more flights
The Transport Ministry and the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia are discussing working together with their Chinese counterparts to increase flight routes and frequencies.