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WASHINGTON—President Biden is planning to call for a temporary suspension of the federal gasoline tax, according to people familiar with the matter.Mr. Biden and his advisers have been discussing the issue for months in the midst of increasing political pressure to take action to address record-high gas prices. The announcement is expected Wednesday, some of the people said. The White House said Mr. Biden would deliver remarks on gas prices at 2 p.m. Eastern Time, but didn’t provide any details on the speech. “President…

An Indian appeals tribunal on Monday rejected Amazon's appeal against an antitrust suspension of its $200 million (roughly Rs. 1,561 crore) investment deal with Future Group, saying the US company concealed information when it sought approval in 2019.India's antitrust agency issued the suspension in December, stating that Amazon suppressed the actual scope of the 2019 investment and made false and incorrect statements. Amazon challenged the decision, arguing that it had not concealed information.Dismissing Amazon's plea…

While many OEMs manufacture bulletproof vehicles, they can cost a lot. That is why many people choose standard vehicles and convert them into bulletproof vehicles with armoured plates and bulletproof glasses. Here is a Mahindra Scorpio that gets aftermarket bulletproof treatment. But what are the cons of bulletproofing a vehicle? This video by Sanjeet Jaat explains it all. The first problem explained in the video is the suspension. Since the armour and the bulletproof glasses are much heavier than the standard regular…

Ola electric scooter is frequently becoming a topic of discussion for issues ranging from scooters catching fire to structural damages in Ola electric two-wheeler. The latest case to have surfaced on social media is regarding a broken front suspension. A Twitter user shared a picture of his Ola Scooter and claimed that the front suspension broke even when he was driving at low speeds. In the picture, the scooter is seen lying on a grass patch with its front wheel separated from the body. “The front fork is breaking even…

While Ola Electric is claiming to write new chapters of history and records with its S1 Pro electric scooter, the countless stories of quality issues, breakdowns and poor after-sales experiences faced by many of its customers show the other side of the coin. We have already reported numerous issues related to the S1 Pro, and here’s an all-new issue which has cropped up in the long list of problems the scooter is facing. @OlaElectric @bhashThe front fork is breaking even in small speed driving and it is a serious and…

Image for representation. (Image source: Reuters)Mumbai traffic police will fine Rs 500 and suspend the driving license for 3 months if pillion riders are caught without a helmetIn a push to make roads safer, Mumbai traffic police will be implementing a new rule making it mandatory for both the two-wheeler riders to be wearing a helmet. If the pillion rider is caught without a helmet, then a Rs 500 fine will be levied and the driving license will be suspended for 3 months. This rule will be implemented in the next 15…

California's Marine Advanced Robotics has made considerable progress on its remarkable Wave-Adaptive Modular Vessel (WAM-V) since we first saw these wild spider-boats 16 years ago on a list of urban legends. Legends and photoshops they were not – indeed, the giant 100-ft Proteus laid the foundations for the smaller, smarter machines the company is making today. In a nutshell, a WAM-V is an ultra-light catamaran with hulls mounted on clever suspension legs that use springs, shocks and ball joints to move with the waves,…

Ola scooters have been the talk of the town ever since the company made the announcement of them hopping on the electric bandwagon. Hindrances and glitches have been, unfortunately, a part of Ola’s attempts to become one of the leading EV manufacturers in the two-wheeler segment.Adding to the list is the recent incident that is going viral on the internet. A picture of an Ola scooter with its front suspension completely destroyed is, yet again, raising questions about the company’s quality of work. The picture surfaced…

China's FREY Bike has launched an in-house crowdfunding campaign to fund the production of a new Liberty series ebike. Essentially a beefed-up version of an existing commuter, the Ultra CC Fat trail-ready adventure bike comes with a powerful mid-drive motor, generous battery and full suspension. And chunky fat tires.The CC Fat features the same 1,000-W Bafang M620 mid-drive motor as the company's existing city-going Ultra CC model, which offers a peak output of 1,500 watts and 160 Nm (118 lb.ft) of torque. It also…