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Business Recorder
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Business Recorder
Master Group partners with China's Chery Automobile
LAHORE: Master Group of Industries, one of Pakistan's most respected and diversified business conglomerates, has officially partnered with Chery Brand, China's No.1 global vehicle exporter, to bring the latest Super Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) and New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) to Pakistan. With over 60 years of industrial excellence and around 40 years of auto-manufacturing experience, Master Group is investing in a cutting-edge manufacturing facility, world-class 3S Dealership network, and comprehensive after-sales support, led by Master Auto Engineering (a subsidiary of Master Group of Industries) under the leadership of Samir Malik (CEO). This strategic alliance heralds a new era for Pakistan's automotive industry, driven by sustainable mobility, advanced technology, and an elevated customer experience. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Business Recorder
Master Group partners with China's No.1 global automobile export brand, Chery
Master Group of Industries, one of Pakistan's most respected and diversified business conglomerates, has officially partnered with Chery Brand, China's No.1 global vehicle exporter, to bring the latest Super Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) and New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) to Pakistan. With over 60 years of industrial excellence and around 40 years of auto-manufacturing experience, Master Group is investing in a cutting-edge manufacturing facility, world-class 3S Dealership network, and comprehensive after-sales support, led by Master Auto Engineering (a subsidiary of Master Group of Industries) under the leadership of Mr. Samir Malik (CEO). This strategic alliance heralds a new era for Pakistan's automotive industry, driven by sustainable mobility, advanced technology, and an elevated customer experience. Get ready for ground-breaking product launches, innovations, and more.
Business Mayor
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- Business Mayor
Flawed hybrid car efficiency data to stifle UK EV sales and propagate pollution
Despite this, the government has stated that emissions targets for manufacturers will continue to use the old figures and test cycle. This, T&E fears, means that drivers will continue to be 'misled by the 'low emission' image of PHEVs portrayed by carmakers' and that the UK may struggle to hit its lofty climate targets as a result. In fact, the European transport sustainability group believes this mixed messaging surrounding PHEVs could see as many as 500,000 additional new cars using the tech hitting the road by 2030, in turn jeopardising the sales of cleaner, fully-electric cars. T&E has called on the government to bear in mind the new updated plug-in hybrid emissions figures and regulations before pressing ahead with its ZEV mandate changes to avoid 'duping' the public. Such a sentiment is backed by Professor of Business and Sustainability at the University of Cardiff, Peter Wells, who told Auto Express that T&E's analysis was 'entirely correct, both in terms of the real-world performance of PHEVs, and the actual cost to consumers. It is a flawed policy.' Wells continued, saying: 'We too easily forget that the point of all of this is to slow down the rate of climate change. Once again the government has allowed itself to be distracted by short-term economic expediency.' Auto Express has approached the UK Department for Transport for comment, but we have yet to receive a response. Take a look at the best electric car deals on the market right now… READ SOURCE
The Guardian
19-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Guardian
Weakening of UK EV sales rules ‘likely to result in significantly more carbon emissions'
The UK government's weakening of rules on electric car sales is likely to result in significantly more carbon emissions as sales of plug-in hybrids rise, according to analysis. Relaxed rules could result in as many as 500,000 additional plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) on UK roads by 2030, according to modelling by T&E, a campaign group on transport and the environment. PHEVs combine a small battery with a polluting petrol engine and tend to be much more profitable than pure battery electric cars. Experts said the findings suggested emissions would rise significantly because of the Labour government's policy. The transport secretary, Heidi Alexander, last month told parliament the weaker rules, known as the zero emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate, would cause a 'negligible change to the carbon emissions' from cars sold in Britain. The government last month weakened the rules, which force carmakers to sell an increasing number of battery electric cars each year in order to meet the UK's climate targets. Keir Starmer argued that the government needed to help struggling carmakers, allowing more 'flexibilities' that mean carmakers can sell fewer electric cars and avoid steep fines. Tim Dexter, a vehicle policy manager at T&E UK, said: 'The government's changes will allow car manufacturers to sell more plug-in hybrids and for longer. Instead of accelerating the transition to zero-emission cars, the industry can maximise sales of lucrative PHEVs, which emit far more than claimed.' In some years the sale of PHEVs could almost double, according to the analysis. PHEV sales are now expected to peak in 2028, at 280,000 a year, up from a previous forecast of 180,000 a year in 2025. Last year the industry sold 167,000 PHEVs, up 18% on the previous year. Colin Walker, the head of transport at the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit, a campaign group, said: 'Not only will this result in more CO2 being emitted in the midst of a climate crisis, it will hit the UK's drivers in their wallets.' He said the UK government was 'distracting manufacturers from making the shift to building the EVs on which the UK car industry's future depends'. Alexander's emissions claim appeared to be based on government policy that has been criticised by experts for relying on unrealistic figures. Crucially, the government's analysis assumed PHEVs will continue to achieve the same share of the market as 2024 – despite generous emissions assumptions giving manufacturers a big incentive to sell more hybrids. PHEVs have a polluting petrol engine but can make big emissions savings by running on a small rechargeable battery whenever possible. In an ideal world, PHEV owners would use the battery for most small trips, only using the engine for longer journeys. However, a number of studies have found that PHEV drivers do not reliably charge their vehicles, meaning the cars emit much more in the real world. The EU is updating official figures to reflect this disparity. By 2028, average PHEV emissions will be assumed at 109 grams of CO2 per kilometre, up from the 32g average currently used. However, the UK government will continue to use the 32g average despite the Department for Transport in December acknowledging that PHEVs have 'much higher CO2 emissions in the real world'. That will give carmakers a strong incentive to sell more PHEVs, as they will gain credits for lower emissions, meaning they have to sell fewer electric cars. Sign up to Business Today Get set for the working day – we'll point you to all the business news and analysis you need every morning after newsletter promotion Ben Nelmes, the chief executive of New AutoMotive, a thinktank that has closely followed the ZEV mandate, said: 'The government – and anyone who has bought a car – knows that manufacturer claims about MPG ratings should be taken with a large helping of salt. Yet ministers have decided to stake the UK's largest climate policy on the accuracy of these ratings. 'That will sound naive to most people. We should not be surprised to see UK emissions fall more slowly as a result of recent changes to electric car targets.' T&E's Dexter said: 'The government can still mitigate some of the extra emissions caused by this loophole by officially recognising the real-world emissions of PHEVs. That will account for hybrids' true climate impact and make buyers aware of their extra cost at the pump.' A DfT spokesperson said: 'Our recent changes strike a practical balance – giving manufacturers flexibility to sell plug-in hybrids until 2035, while sticking to our commitment to the 2030 phase-out of new petrol and diesel cars. 'These changes are a practical and balanced approach which will have a minimal impact on emissions while supporting drivers, giving long-term certainty to the industry and protecting jobs across the UK.'
Cision Canada
09-05-2025
- Automotive
- Cision Canada
FORD PHEV CLASS ACTION
TORONTO, May 9, 2025 /CNW/ - On May 6, 2025, a proposed class action was filed in Toronto against Ford Motor Company and Ford Motor Company of Canada Limited ("Ford") on behalf of all Canadian residents who purchased or leased Ford Escape or Lincoln Corsair Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) for model years 2020 to the present. Court File No. CV-25-00742862-00CP The lawsuit alleges that the class members paid a premium to purchase PHEVs in order to save money on gas, reduce wear and tear on their combustion engines, and help with the environment. The price for purchasing a plug-in electric vehicle is substantially higher than for internal combustion engine or hybrid vehicles. The lawsuit further alleges that in or about January 2025, Ford circulated a notice warning customers their electric battery may be defective and to stop recharging the battery because of the risk the PHEVs' high voltage battery cells can cause fires, even when the vehicles are not in use. At the time of the notice, Ford was unable to repair or replace the batteries and remains unable to do so, leaving owners without the ability to recharge their vehicles by plugging them in. This has resulted in reduced ability for the cars to function on battery power and increased costs for gas, and wear and tear on the combustion engine.
