The role of e-fuels in decarbonising transport
Rapid deployment of low-emission fuels during this decade will be crucial to accelerate the decarbonisation of the transport sector. Significant electrification opportunities are available for the road
Fuel Efficiency
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Fresh fuel subsidy to burn R2,000 cr of ONGC profits
Upstream oil major ONGC will have to factor in an additional Rs 2,000 crore hit from a changed subsidy sharing formula for the last fiscal as it comes out with its fourth quarter results in a few days.
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The myth of energy security
Turmoil across the Middle East and North Africa has refocused attention on the impact that political tensions or interference can have on the price and availability of energy imports. Against consumer fears of gasprice hikes, energy security ranks high on many western governments
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Low carbon report discusses only policy options
In a far cry from its proactive and out-of-thebox approach to climate change in the international fora, India appears to be playing it safe at home.
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Panel moots higher tax on diesel cars
New Delhi: Diesel cars and SUV owners should pay higher tax when purchasing these vehicles, the government-appointed committee recommended on Monday. While diesel is cheaper in Indian market, diesel cars will cost more as committee suggest an up-front tax on vehicles to compensate for differential fuel pricing.
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Panel to assess impact of GDP growth on ecology
New Delhi Even as the debate on environment versus growth continues, the government on Monday said it will conduct an assessment of the impact of GDP growth on ecology using a green accounting system.
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Demand for Small Cars Pushed April Sales Up 18%
Vehicle sales rose 18 percent in April, automakers said Tuesday, as consumers flocked to smaller cars in response to higher fuel prices and improved models from surging American companies. General Motors led the Detroit automakers last month with a 27 percent gain in American sales, led by strong demand for its Chevrolet Cruze compact sedan and smaller, more fuel-efficient sport utility vehic
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Controlling carbon emissions: Enercon, SME Leasing ink agreement
Enercon and SME Leasing Limited, a subsidiary of SME Bank Limited, signed an agreement recently to promote use of fuel efficient devices/equipment to control carbon emissions in the transport sector of Pakistan, in particular, and energy efficient devices in general. As agreed by both the entities, Enercon through SME Leasing Limited will be extending credit for lease finance facilities (at bel
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New Norms for Fuel Efficiency by Month End
The government will come out with new norms to determine the fuel efficiency of vehicles by the end of this month, seeking to encourage the use of eco-friendly vehicles to combat pollution.
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Green Claims Of Diesel Cars Disputed
Modern diesel cars may not be as clean as previously thought, say some experts as regulators try to roll out industry standards to satisfy "green" consumers. Filter technologies have cleaned up diesel cars traditionally viewed as far more polluting than gasoline rivals, but their soot emissions are now underestimated, say some analysts. Autos standards often focus on carbon emissions and fue
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Colombo should learn from mistakes of Delhi, avoid pro-car policies
A top regional scientist says Sri Lanka should avoid excessive importation of cars as Colombo was facing detrimental health and environmental conditions. New Delhi based Centre for Science and Environment Research and Advocacy Director Anumita Roychowdhury says South Asian cities have the chance to grow differently and avert the increasing air pollution crisis that produce dangerous chemicals b