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Strait of Hormuz Reopens to Commercial Shipping Amid Cease‑Fire

Iran announced the Strait of Hormuz is fully open to commercial vessels, coinciding with a 10‑day cease‑fire between Israel and Lebanon brokered by President Trump. The waterway, which carries roughly 20 percent of global oil flow, had been blocked by a U.S. naval operation that spiked oil prices. Multiple outlets reported the reopening and its impact on oil markets.

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Iran announced that the Strait of Hormuz will stay fully open to commercial vessels for the duration of the ten‑day Israel‑Lebanon cease‑fire, requiring ships to follow a coordinated routing system. The declaration was made by Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on social media. Oil markets reacted sharply, with Brent crude dropping more than 11 % after the news. The move ties Iran’s control of a key oil chokepoint to regional diplomatic developments, highlighting its leverage in broader geopolitical negotiations.

Source: Javier Blas

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Delhi CM to Launch Fresh Batch 200 Electric Buses on Friday

In a push for green mobility in the capital, the new government, since its formation, has launched around 2,184 electric buses into service, taking the total fleet strength to around 6,300 buses, including 4,538 electric buses and 1,759 CNG buses.

ETAuto

AECC Rolls Out Data First Architecture for Automotive Services

The Automotive Edge Computing Consortium (AECC) has introduced a new data first architecture aimed at helping the industry scale data driven automotive services. The approach is detailed in a newly released white paper focused on managing the growing volumes of data generated by modern vehicles. For eeNews Europe readers, this matters because it highlights how […] The post AECC rolls out data first architecture for automotive services appeared first on eeNews Europe.

EE Times Europe

India: Tata Motors to Supply 250 Electric Trucks to BillionE Mobility

Tata Motors has announced that it has secured an order for 250 electric trucks from BillionE Mobility, an Indian e-MaaS (e-mobility as a service) company. The company said it will deliver the trucks in a phased manner, without providing a specific timeline.

Electrive