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Petrol demand could hit a new record this year in India as easing COVID-19 curbs boosts business and leisure travel.

"Together they will offer municipal, corporate and others a comprehensive solution including electric vehicles, charging infrastructure and depot design," the statement said.

The purchase order comes after the company commenced production of its all-electric delivery van on Sept. 20.

VinFast became Vietnam's first fully fledged domestic car manufacturer when its first gasoline-powered models built under its own badge hit the streets in 2019.

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday laid foundation stones for national highway projects worth Rs. 5,971 crore in the Karad region of Maharashtra.

The San Francisco County Transportation Authority (SFCTA) also disputed the name of the system, "Full Self-Driving" (FSD) saying it is an advanced driver assistance program, not an autonomous vehicle system.

The Federation of Automobile Dealers Association (FADA) said in a letter to India's industries ministry, sudden exits by global companies "cause great distress."

Uber and GMB also urged other ride-hailing companies like Ola, Bolt and Addison Lee to offer similar benefits to their drivers.