World ECR | Indian national charged with illegal flight
World ECR | Indian national charged with illegal flight

Home > information > Indian national accused of illegally exporting aviation technology to Russia via India The U.S. Department of Justice announced on November 22 that an Indian businessman was indicted on suspicion of conspiring to export controlled dual-use aviation parts to Russia through India, violating U.S. export controls. Sanjay Kaushik, 57, was arrested in Miami on October 17 and charged with attempting to illegally export navigation and flight control systems from Oregon to Russia and making false statements about the export. The indictment was filed on November 20 in the District of Oregon. Prosecutors allege that as early as March 2023, after Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Kaushik conspired with others to illegally obtain aerospace products and technology from the United States for Russian entities. The goods were allegedly purchased under false pretenses, claiming that his Indian company was the end user. According to court documents, Kaushik and co-conspirators attempted to purchase Attitude Heading Reference Systems ("AHRS"),…

Hertz Fires Back At Manager Who Charged Customer $10,000 For 25,000 Miles In One Month On ‘Unlimited Mileage’ Contract
Hertz fights back against manager who charged customer $10,000

The customer rented a car with no mileage limit, and the local manager fined him five figures One Hertz customer claims he was charged $10,000 after driving 25,000 miles on an "unlimited" contract. The rental giant condemned the manager's behavior and promised to address the inconsistent customer service policy. Hertz confirmed in a statement that despite the dispute, the customer will not face additional mileage charges. A now-viral video captures a heated confrontation between a Hertz customer and a local manager who threatened the customer over an eye-popping bill. According to the video, the customer drove a staggering 25,000 miles in one month and was charged $10,000 — even though the original contract promised "unlimited" mileage. This is a confusing-sounding situation. Now, before we unpack the details, let's take a moment to appreciate the sheer absurdity of this mileage. If you do the math, driving 25,000 miles in 30 days equates to just over 833 miles per day. Assuming an…

From BMWs To Rolls-Royces, Four Men Accused Of Stealing 120 Luxury Cars And Bikes
Four men charged with stealing 120 cars from BMW to Rolls-Royce

A stolen Range Rover intercepted on its way to Africa go through Brad Anderson October 18, 2024 17:59 The men allegedly stole 120 cars between February and July 2023. Thieves are targeting high-end models from BMW, Porsche, Bentley and Rolls-Royce. At least 19 Husqvarna motorcycles and 11 dirt bikes were also stolen. U.S. authorities have charged four men from Rhode Island with allegedly stealing millions of dollars' worth of luxury vehicles from dealerships in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. The thefts, which targeted some of the most premium brands on the market and spanned multiple states, mark the staggering scale of auto theft. Belter Giron, 28, Alberto Rivera, 24, Richard Robinson, 32, and Onix, 27, according to court documents Onix Eduardo is accused of breaking into more than a dozen car dealerships between February 2023 and July 2023. During the five-month spree, they allegedly stole around 120 cars, including models from high-end brands such as BMW, Porsche, Bentley, Rolls-Royce,…

Dimple Patel, 23, charged in fatal Ford BlueCruise crash
Dimple Patel, 23, charged in fatal Ford BlueCruise crash

The Ford Mustang Mach-E driver is accused of causing the deaths of Tolobek Esenbekov and Aktilek Baktybekov. September 7, 2024 — A fatal Ford BlueCruise crash in Pennsylvania is under federal investigation, but the driver of the Ford Mustang Mach-E that allegedly caused the fatal crash has now turned himself in to authorities. Ford says BlueCruise "enables hands-free driving on the highway, making driving easier and more enjoyable." BlueCruise can also “accelerate, brake and maneuver the vehicle within its lane at the touch of a button.” Ford Mustang Mach-E BlueCruise crash in Pennsylvania On March 3, 2024, at approximately 3:20 a.m. EST, 23-year-old pre-med student Dimple Patel was driving a 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E northbound on Interstate 95 in Philadelphia while intoxicated. According to the National Transportation Safety Board, she was driving a yellow Mustang Mach-E at 71 mph on a stretch of highway with a 45 mph speed limit when she activated Ford's advanced driver-assistance system, BlueCruise. Tolobek Esenbekov,…

Korea Moves To Ban EVs With Fully Charged Batteries From Parking Garages
South Korea to ban sale of fully charged electric vehicles in South Korea

Government officials also want to limit public chargers to charging electric vehicle batteries above 80 percent. go through Brad Anderson August 22, 2024 09:00 Tough new parking rules for electric cars come into force at the end of September. Just a few weeks ago, a Mercedes-Benz EQE caught fire in the parking lot of an apartment complex. Electric vehicle experts say there is no evidence that electric vehicles with fully charged batteries pose a greater risk of fire. Authorities in Seoul are so concerned about the risk of electric car fires that they are drawing up new rules that would ban electric cars with more than 90 percent battery charge from entering underground parking lots. Earlier this month, a Mercedes-Benz EQE caught fire while parked in an underground parking lot at an apartment building, causing a fire that local media estimated damaged 880 nearby cars and left 1,600 households without power and water for up to a week. To prevent…

Zeekr 007 EV Can Get 80% Charge In Just Ten Minutes
Zeekr 007 EV can be charged to 80% in just 10 minutes

007 claims to have the fastest charging speed in the world The new lithium iron phosphate battery pack in the Zeekr 007 is claimed to have the fastest charging speed in the world. It only takes ten and a half minutes to charge from 10% to 80%. When the battery is fully charged, the CLTC has a range of 428 miles. Electric vehicles face numerous hurdles, including high prices and poor charging infrastructure. If those issues weren't enough, owners also face long charging times. Thankfully, many companies are working to address these issues and make electric vehicles more appealing. One of them is Zeekr, whose latest battery can charge from 10% to 80% in just over ten minutes. More: Nyobolt EV can charge to 80% in 5 minutes, but has a range of just 155 miles That’s close to the time it takes to fill up a tank of a traditional internal combustion engine car, the company said, thanks to…

MG Motor India launches eHUB: Revolutionizing the way electric vehicles are charged
MG Motor India launches eHUB: Revolutionizing the way electric vehicles are charged

MG Motor India has launched a ground-breaking initiative called eHUB to transform the electric vehicle (EV) charging landscape in India. This comprehensive platform represents a major step forward in simplifying and enhancing the EV charging experience for all users. Main functions of MG eHUB 1. Simplified charging experience: MG eHUB is a one-stop solution for EV owners, providing a unified platform to easily find, book and pay for charging stations. The initiative aims to remove the complexities that often arise in the EV charging process, ensuring convenience and accessibility across the country. 2. Collaboration with Jio: As part of the eHUB ecosystem, MG has partnered with Jio to launch a new app that enhances the user experience by integrating seamless features for locating and using charging facilities, making it easier for EV owners to manage their charging needs. 3. Partnership with leading suppliers: MG has partnered with major EV charging providers including Adani Total Energies Limited (ATEL), BPCL, Chargezone, Glida,…