Iran, China to make electric carsMay 6, 2012 - 18:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iranian private sector plans to cooperate with Chinese industrial units in manufacturing electric cars, in an attempt to reduce air pollution in Iran, Press TV reports. During a visit of an Iranian delegation to several industrial units engaged in producing electric cars in Chinese eastern city of Shanghai, the two sides agreed to exchange experiences in manufacturing various types of electric vehicles. According to Ali Mohammad Sha'eri, deputy director of Iran's Environment Protection Organization (IEPO), the organization will support Iranian industrialists in producing electronic busses and minibuses next year. For the time being, more than 10,000 worn-out minibuses are plying Iranian roads and streets, he said, adding to this end, utilizing the new technology for mass production of electric public transportation vehicles is of high importance. Earlier, a study by the Air Quality Control Company indicated that in Tehran cars produce at least 4,400 tons of air pollutants every day and 1.6 million tons a year. The main air pollutants are the common smog-creating pollutants, toxic gases and greenhouse gases. Vehicles are also the main culprits when it comes to carbon monoxide and nitrogen-oxide emissions and suspended particulate matter. Top stories Yerevan will host the 2024 edition of the World Congress On Information Technology (WCIT). Rustam Badasyan said due to the lack of such regulation, the state budget is deprived of VAT revenues. Krisp’s smart noise suppression tech silences ambient sounds and isolates your voice for calls. Gurgen Khachatryan claimed that the "illegalities have been taking place in 2020." Partner news Most popular in the section | Pashinyan travels to Iran to pay tribute to Raisi, others Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has left for the Islamic Republic of Iran on a working visit. Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia. Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar. ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event. |