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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Marred by delays, Delhi comes clean on air
<br />Neha Lalchandani | TNN<br /><p>New Delhi: While most other projects might be behind schedule, Delhi seems to have things under control as far as pollution levels during the Games are concerned, at least for now.</p>
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Do we really need Euro IV fuel in India?
K K Jain We can channel our investments in a direction that would get us optimum results and not invest in the wrong place In most cities SPM levels are higher than permissible limits and this high SPM level is the real problem. Euro IV fuels, however, only help reduce SO2 and NOX levels. It follows, therefore, that no useful purpose would be served by reducing SO2 and NOX further
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John Deere India introduces two new tractor models
The John Deere India, India's leading tractor manufacturer and provider of advanced crop solutions and irrigation systems is introducing two new tractor models in India today from Bhopal. The tractors are 35 hp tractor model 5036C and 41 hp tractor model 5041C.
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Should hybrid vehicles be subsidized?
Hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs) have been sold in the United States since the first Honda Insight of 1999. Growth in hybrid sales has been relatively slow, with the current hybrid market
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Formula One embarks on carbon-cutting drive
Richard Black The notoriously gas-guzzling sport of Formula One is on track to curb its carbon footprint.
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Size or mass?: the technical rationale for selecting size as an attribute for vehicle efficiency standards
This white paper summarizes the differences between size-based and mass-based efficiency standards, discusses their relative advantages and disadvantages, and provides guidance on the development of future standards. Specifically, the paper argues that size-indexed standards are more effective in promoting efficient technologies, and more neutral with respect to technology.
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Only sound & fury, no concrete plan to reduce flight noise
New Delhi: Just how noisy is noisy enough for an aircraft to be banned from landing at Indian airports so that people living nearby can sleep peacefully is an issue that
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World Environment Day programmes
Coimbatore: A cycle rally, a signature campaign and planting of saplings will mark World Environment Day celebrations in the city on June 5. The cycle rally to create awareness among people on the need to save fuel and using cycles for short distance travelling, is being organised by The Hindu and The Chennai Silks.