KARACHI – Achieving a major milestone in auto sector, Pakistan Sunday unveiled its first locally-manufactured electric car at a ceremony in the port city on the eve of Independence Day.
The prototype car, which is dubbed as NUR-E 75, was manufactured with the collective efforts of Dice Foundation, universities and the private sector while its booking for public is expected to be opened in late 2024.
The NED University of Engineering and Technology has developed battery pack for the vehicle that is equipped with advanced features.
The Sir Syed University of Engineering has manufactured the chargers for these vehicles, reports said, adding that efforts are also underway to develop faster charges that will be helpful in reducing charging time.
Good news for Pakistan one after another Alhumdulillah, Pakistan’s first Electric car NUR-E75 unveiled in Karachi . Pakistan launched its first electrical vehical a day ahead of India’s first electric car. Pakistan Zindabad.🇵🇰#IndependenceDay #ElectricVehicles #PakistanAt75 pic.twitter.com/hlh8EAYeEv
— Danish Aftab (@danishaftab4246) August 14, 2022
The electric vehicle will be able to cover a distance of 210km at a speed of 120 kmph while it takes eight hours to get fully charged.
The design of the new card has been created by the National College of Arts (NCA).
Dice Foundation Chairman Dr Khurshid Qureshi termed the “Made in Pakistan” car as a milestone for the country’s economic stability.
Pakistani rupee inches up against US dollar in the open market on 28 March, 2024.
In the open market, the US dollar was being quoted at 278.4 for buying and 281.4 for selling.
Euro moves down to 299.75 for buying and 302.75 for selling while British Pound hovers around 353.75 for buying, and 357.25 for selling.
UAE Dirham AED remains stable at 75.55 whereas the Saudi Riyal saw minor increase, with new rates at 73.70.
Currency | Symbol | Buying | Selling |
---|---|---|---|
US Dollar | USD | 278.4 | 281.4 |
Euro | EUR | 299.75 | 302.75 |
UK Pound Sterling | GBP | 353.75 | 357.25 |
U.A.E Dirham | AED | 75.55 | 76.3 |
Saudi Riyal | SAR | 73.7 | 74.4 |
Australian Dollar | AUD | 182.9 | 184.7 |
Bahrain Dinar | BHD | 739.61 | 747.61 |
Canadian Dollar | CAD | 204.25 | 206.45 |
China Yuan | CNY | 38.74 | 39.14 |
Danish Krone | DKK | 40.30 | 40.70 |
Hong Kong Dollar | HKD | 35.55 | 35.9 |
Indian Rupee | INR | 3.33 | 3.44 |
Japanese Yen | JPY | 1.86 | 1.94 |
Kuwaiti Dinar | KWD | 901.14 | 910.14 |
Malaysian Ringgit | MYR | 59.25 | 59.85 |
New Zealand Dollar | NZD | 168.56 | 170.56 |
Norwegians Krone | NOK | 26.19 | 26.49 |
Omani Riyal | OMR | 724.36 | 732.36 |
Qatari Riyal | QAR | 76.57 | 77.27 |
Singapore Dollar | SGD | 206.25 | 208.25 |
Swedish Korona | SEK | 26.89 | 27.19 |
Swiss Franc | CHF | 313.78 | 316.28 |
Thai Bhat | THB | 7.76 | 7.91 |
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