Weekly Roundup: 12th-18th April

  • Orange Line Metro bus inaugurated for Islamabad airport
  • Toyota announces launch of SUV Electric version of Crown
  • Tesla looks to reopen Shanghai factories

Mass Transit

PM inaugurates Metro Bus Service for Islamabad Airport

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has inaugurated the Metro Bus Service from Peshawar Mor to Islamabad International Airport. To run this service, 15 buses have been taken from Punjab Metro Authority to facilitate commuters going to the airport. On the occasion, the PM announced that the newly inaugurated Metro bus service will be free during Ramadan. Check out the complete story here. 

An Electrified Future

Lucid debuts latest EV with a 446-mile range

Lucid Motors has unveiled a new edition of its long-awaited Lucid Air luxury sedan with a 446-mile range. The $179,000 Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance Model will arrive in June and has impressed the critics as Tesla’s biggest rival so far. Here is the complete detail of this story. 

Kia redesigns Niro EV with better range

Kia is bringing its refreshed electrified Niro compact SUV lineup with new exterior styling and more interior space. The company is debuting three new Niro models at the New York International Auto Show this week and includes all-electric, plug-in hybrid and traditional hybrid variants. Read the complete story here.

Toyota to launch electrified SUV version of Crown

Toyota will reportedly offer the Crown in hybrid, PHEV, and fully electric versions, signaling a move away from the sedan for the next-generation vehicles. The Crown SUV will premiere in 2023 with hybrid and plug-in hybrid models while the fully electric version is slated to debut in early 2024. Check out the complete story here. 

Supply Chain Woes

Tesla looks to reopen Shanghai factories

Tesla has begun preparation to reopen Shanghai factory as the city accelerates efforts to exit a COVID-19 lockdown. To prepare for the restart, the company has recalled workers to its Shanghai plant where they will need to live on site. The shutdown hurt the economy and rattled global supply chains. Read the full story here. 

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