BYD Pakistan, a joint venture between China's BYD and Mega Motors, forecasts that up to 50% of auto sales in Pakistan will be electric vehicles (EVs) by 2030.

Having entered the Pakistani market last month, BYD Pakistan plans to introduce EVs later this year and open an assembly plant by early 2026.

However, reaching this ambitious target may be difficult due to existing infrastructure challenges. To address this, BYD Pakistan is collaborating with oil companies to establish 20-30 charging stations and is focusing on locally assembled vehicles to navigate import duty issues.

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Astron Aerospace’s H2 Starfire hydrogen engine has set a new benchmark with its record 60% efficiency and zero emissions. Unlike conventional internal combustion engines, which are only 20% efficient, the H2 Starfire uses hydrogen fuel to produce energy and emits only water.

The engine operates at high temperatures of 1,400°F (760°C) and features a unique design with counter-rotating rotors made from aluminum and titanium. This design eliminates the need for water cooling, reduces complexity, and results in a frictionless operation with only 82 parts.

While the partial prototype shows promising results, the widespread adoption of this technology hinges on advancements in green hydrogen production. Astron’s breakthrough could significantly impact the future of sustainable transportation, offering an efficient alternative to traditional fossil-fuel engines.

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China's electric vehicle (EV) sales have jumped by 33% compared to last year, making it the first country to sell over 1 million EVs in a single month—achieved in August 2024.

This number includes both battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs). According to Rho Motion, demand is still strong, with 9.8 million battery-powered vehicles sold so far in 2024, which is a 20% increase year-to-date as of August.

In contrast, EV sales in Europe have dropped by 4% due to the end of subsidies in Germany and tariffs on Chinese EVs.

Charles Lester from Rho Motion mentioned that China is likely to hit the 1 million sales mark multiple times before the year ends. This strong performance in China's EV market shows a major shift in the global automotive landscape and highlights the challenges faced by European markets.

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