Chinese high-quality EVs gain popularity in Jordan

STORY: Chinese high-quality EVs gain popularity in Jordan SHOOTING DATE: March 6, 2024 DATELINE: March 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:03 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: ECONOMY/MARKET SHOTLIST: 1. various of Amman 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): JIHAD ABU NASSER, Representative of the automotive sector in JFZIC 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): SALMAN ABU NAWAS, Owner of Chinese EV STORYLINE: Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) are swiftly gaining traction in Jordan's automotive market, propelled by their remarkable blend of high quality and affordability. According to statistics from the Jordan Free Zones Investor Commission (JFZIC), in 2019, there were only 72 Chinese EVs cleared from the zone. In 2023, this figure rose to 33,386, which accounted for 87 percent of all EVs cleared from the free zone. Jihad Abu Nasser, a representative from the commission said sales of Chinese electric cars in Jordan have grown significantly over the past two years, and this trend has continued since the beginning of this year. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic):

India produces 27 mln vehicles in FY 2022-23: report

STORY: India produces 27 mln vehicles in FY 2022-23: report DATELINE: June 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:38 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of two-wheeler showroom 3. various of car showroom 4. various of electric vehicles (EVs) 5. various of traffic STORYLINE: The Indian automotive industry produced nearly 27 million vehicles across different segments and types, worth around 108 billion U.S. dollars in the fiscal year 2022-23 (April 2022-March 2023), a report said on Wednesday. Passenger vehicles (PVs) accounted for over 57 percent of the value, while two-wheelers made up almost 75 percent of the volume, according to a report released by a management consulting firm Primus Partners. There were also 1 million commercial vehicles (CVs). The automotive industry employed nearly 19 million people, it said. The report highlighted the dominance of mid-size and full-size SUVs in the PV segment and noted significant investments in electric vehicles (EVs), su

NIGERIA-LAGOS-CHINESE ELECTRIC BUSES-LAUNCH

NIGERIA-LAGOS-CHINESE ELECTRIC BUSES-LAUNCH

(230524) -- LAGOS, May 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 23, 2023 shows a Yutong electric bus at a launch ceremony in Lagos, Nigeria. Chinese bus maker Yutong on Tuesday launched the first electric mass transit buses targeting public transport in Lagos, Nigeria's economic hub, as the country prepares for the gradual shift from internal combustion engine-powered vehicles to sustainable electric vehicles (EVs). The project is a collaboration between the Oando Clean Energy Limited, Yutong's partner in Nigeria, and the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority to start proof-of-concept with two Yutong electric buses on the Bus Rapid Transit road in Lagos. (Photo by Li Peng/Xinhua)

NIGERIA-LAGOS-CHINESE ELECTRIC BUSES-LAUNCH

NIGERIA-LAGOS-CHINESE ELECTRIC BUSES-LAUNCH

(230524) -- LAGOS, May 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Guests pose for a group photo at a launch ceremony for Yutong electric buses in Lagos, Nigeria, on May 23, 2023. Chinese bus maker Yutong on Tuesday launched the first electric mass transit buses targeting public transport in Lagos, Nigeria's economic hub, as the country prepares for the gradual shift from internal combustion engine-powered vehicles to sustainable electric vehicles (EVs). The project is a collaboration between the Oando Clean Energy Limited, Yutong's partner in Nigeria, and the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority to start proof-of-concept with two Yutong electric buses on the Bus Rapid Transit road in Lagos. (Photo by Li Peng/Xinhua)

Lebanon sees surging demand for Chinese EVs

STORY: Lebanon sees surging demand for Chinese EVs DATELINE: May 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:16 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the auto show 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SIRINE HADDAD, Sales consultant, MG Lebanon 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): NABIL ABDUL KHALEK, Owner of a car spare parts company STORYLINE: Demand for Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) in the Lebanese market has surged over the past two years, according to car exhibitors at a motor show held in the capital city of Beirut. At the 2nd edition of the E-MotorShow Middle East for Electric & Hybrid cars, some exhibitors said they expected that Chinese cars will capture the biggest share in Lebanon's car market in the coming years. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SIRINE HADDAD, Sales consultant, MG Lebanon "The car is very much in demand. Since the summer of 2021, we have sold around 180 units, and the demand for it is increasing because the warranty extends to 8 years or 200,000 kilometers." SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): NABIL ABDUL KHALEK, Owner o

Converted EV embarks on demonstration tour

Converted EV embarks on demonstration tour

TOKYO, Japan - An electric vehicle (front) converted from the two-seat Caterham Super Seven, a British sports car, leaves the Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry in Tokyo on Sept. 24, 2013, for a demonstration run around Japan. The converted EV, made by replacing a gasoline engine with motor, battery and other parts, will return to Tokyo on Nov. 17 after visiting 46 of Japan's 47 prefectures. The two EVs in the background will accompany it on the journey.

New safety norms likely to hit EV production in India

STORY: New safety norms likely to hit EV production in India DATELINE: Dec. 14, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:59 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. Shots of India gate 2. Shots of electric car showroom 3. Shots of electric bus manufacturing unit 4. Shots of electric vehicle charging points 5. Shots of traffic STORYLINE: The production and sales of electric vehicles (EVs) in India are expected to be hit in the coming months by new rules on battery safety as a stumbling block, said a report by The Economic Times on Tuesday. The new safety norms have been put in place following several incidents of fire in EVs in recent months, which are being implemented in two phases - with effect from Dec. 1, and April 1 next year. The second phase or norm involves fixing additional sensors and sending out warnings in case of thermal heating. The EV manufacturers are learned to have expressed an inability in implementing the new norms in such a short time frame and are demanding an extension of the deadline. The f

Indian capital sells maximum number of EVs

STORY: Indian capital sells maximum number of EVs DATELINE: Aug. 20, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:57 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of landmark 2. various of cars on the road 3. various of charging station of electric car STORYLINE: The Indian capital has emerged as the state selling the maximum number of electric vehicles (EVs) in India, as a total of 64,264 EVs have been sold here in the past two years since the EV policy was launched, said an official at Delhi's Transport Department on Friday. According to an estimate, the number of EVs sold in Delhi is nearly 40 percent of the total vehicles sold in the national capital over the past two years. It is also learnt that during 2022 every fifth EV sold in India is sold in Delhi. A total of 33,440 EVs have been sold in Delhi this year so far. The EV policy was launched in the state in August 2020 and it soon began attracting people to buy the EVs. The aim of the policy was to ensure 25 percent of all new vehicle registrations would be E

U.S.-NEW YORK-AUTO SHOW

U.S.-NEW YORK-AUTO SHOW

(220416) -- NEW YORK, April 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People look at a recreational vehicle at the New York International Auto Show in New York, the United States, April 15, 2022. The New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) staged a comeback and opened to the general public on Friday after two years of interruption amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The NYIAS, which dates back to 1900, scales down the exhibition area in 2022 but highlights new electric vehicles (EVs) from at home and abroad. (Xinhua/Wang Ying)

U.S.-NEW YORK-AUTO SHOW

U.S.-NEW YORK-AUTO SHOW

(220416) -- NEW YORK, April 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Visitors look at an all-electric SUV of Subaru at the New York International Auto Show in New York, the United States, April 15, 2022. The New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) staged a comeback and opened to the general public on Friday after two years of interruption amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The NYIAS, which dates back to 1900, scales down the exhibition area in 2022 but highlights new electric vehicles (EVs) from at home and abroad. (Xinhua/Wang Ying)

U.S.-NEW YORK-AUTO SHOW

U.S.-NEW YORK-AUTO SHOW

(220416) -- NEW YORK, April 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Visitors look at an all-electric car of Kia at the New York International Auto Show in New York, the United States, April 15, 2022. The New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) staged a comeback and opened to the general public on Friday after two years of interruption amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The NYIAS, which dates back to 1900, scales down the exhibition area in 2022 but highlights new electric vehicles (EVs) from at home and abroad. (Xinhua/Wang Ying)

U.S.-NEW YORK-AUTO SHOW

U.S.-NEW YORK-AUTO SHOW

(220416) -- NEW YORK, April 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- An electric police car is on display at the New York International Auto Show in New York, the United States, April 15, 2022. The New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) staged a comeback and opened to the general public on Friday after two years of interruption amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The NYIAS, which dates back to 1900, scales down the exhibition area in 2022 but highlights new electric vehicles (EVs) from at home and abroad. (Xinhua/Wang Ying)

U.S.-NEW YORK-AUTO SHOW

U.S.-NEW YORK-AUTO SHOW

(220416) -- NEW YORK, April 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People visit the New York International Auto Show in New York, the United States, April 15, 2022. The New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) staged a comeback and opened to the general public on Friday after two years of interruption amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The NYIAS, which dates back to 1900, scales down the exhibition area in 2022 but highlights new electric vehicles (EVs) from at home and abroad. (Xinhua/Wang Ying)

U.S.-NEW YORK-AUTO SHOW

U.S.-NEW YORK-AUTO SHOW

(220416) -- NEW YORK, April 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Visitors look at an electric bus at the New York International Auto Show in New York, the United States, April 15, 2022. The New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) staged a comeback and opened to the general public on Friday after two years of interruption amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The NYIAS, which dates back to 1900, scales down the exhibition area in 2022 but highlights new electric vehicles (EVs) from at home and abroad. (Xinhua/Wang Ying)

U.S.-NEW YORK-AUTO SHOW

U.S.-NEW YORK-AUTO SHOW

(220416) -- NEW YORK, April 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People visit the New York International Auto Show in New York, the United States, April 15, 2022. The New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) staged a comeback and opened to the general public on Friday after two years of interruption amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The NYIAS, which dates back to 1900, scales down the exhibition area in 2022 but highlights new electric vehicles (EVs) from at home and abroad. (Xinhua/Wang Ying)

U.S.-NEW YORK-AUTO SHOW

U.S.-NEW YORK-AUTO SHOW

(220416) -- NEW YORK, April 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Visitors look at electric vehicles of VinFast at the New York International Auto Show in New York, the United States, April 15, 2022. The New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) staged a comeback and opened to the general public on Friday after two years of interruption amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The NYIAS, which dates back to 1900, scales down the exhibition area in 2022 but highlights new electric vehicles (EVs) from at home and abroad. (Xinhua/Wang Ying)

U.S.-NEW YORK-AUTO SHOW

U.S.-NEW YORK-AUTO SHOW

(220416) -- NEW YORK, April 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Visitors look at an all-electric car of Toyota at the New York International Auto Show in New York, the United States, April 15, 2022. The New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) staged a comeback and opened to the general public on Friday after two years of interruption amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The NYIAS, which dates back to 1900, scales down the exhibition area in 2022 but highlights new electric vehicles (EVs) from at home and abroad. (Xinhua/Wang Ying)

U.S.-NEW YORK-AUTO SHOW

U.S.-NEW YORK-AUTO SHOW

(220416) -- NEW YORK, April 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People visit the New York International Auto Show in New York, the United States, April 15, 2022. The New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) staged a comeback and opened to the general public on Friday after two years of interruption amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The NYIAS, which dates back to 1900, scales down the exhibition area in 2022 but highlights new electric vehicles (EVs) from at home and abroad. (Xinhua/Wang Ying)

U.S.-NEW YORK-AUTO SHOW

U.S.-NEW YORK-AUTO SHOW

(220416) -- NEW YORK, April 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A visitor looks at an all-electric Taxi at the New York International Auto Show in New York, the United States, April 15, 2022. The New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) staged a comeback and opened to the general public on Friday after two years of interruption amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The NYIAS, which dates back to 1900, scales down the exhibition area in 2022 but highlights new electric vehicles (EVs) from at home and abroad. (Xinhua/Wang Ying)

New York auto show makes comeback featuring EVs

STORY: New York auto show makes comeback featuring EVs DATELINE: April 16, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:00 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1.various of exhibitors at the show 2.various of EV test track 3.various of EV in practical use STORYLINE: The New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) staged a comeback and opened to the general public on Friday after two years of interruption amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The NYIAS, which dates back to 1900, scales down the exhibition area in 2022 but highlights new electric vehicles (EVs) from home and abroad. "Electrification of personal transportation has come to the United States. It is a shift that is well underway. There are more than 70 electrified models on the market - expected to grow to 130 models by 2025," said John Bozzella, president and chief executive officer of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation. The auto show has a 250,000-square foot indoor test track on which to test various EVs. California-based start-up INDI EV opened up reservat