Armenia may start testing electric busesOctober 20, 2017 - 18:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The ministry of transport, communication and information technologies considers testing electric buses in Armenia. Minister Vahan Martirosyan discussed the issue with Russian trade representative in Armenia Andrey Babko and representatives of Volgabus. Procurement and marketing chief Ivan Primerov unveiled the activity and produce that the bus manufacturing company offers, weighing in on a range of issues related to production capacities, fuel consumption and quality. The company's electric bus, in particular, can be driven four hours on a fill charge which can cover up to 300km, has cooling and heating systems and can successfully be exploited in both hot and cold climatic conditions. The sides discussed ways of testing the vehicles in Armenia. Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18. Partner news | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |