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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Cars, bombs and climate change
FOR the better part of a decade, I have upset many climate activists by pointing out that there are far better ways to stop global warming than trying to persuade governments to force or bribe their citizens into slashing their reliance on fuels that emit carbon dioxide.
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City to breathe easy as Delhi set to introduce cleaner fuel
The air quality in the national Capital is set to improve soon with introduction of cleaner and greener ultra-low sulphur diesel (ULSD) from April 1.
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Delhi to switch to cleaner diesel from April 1
THE air quality in Delhi is set to improve soon with introduction of ultra-low sulphur diesel from April 1. The sulphur content in ULSD is one-seventh of the regular diesel that is used at present. The introduction of the fuel will also earn Delhi the distinction of becoming the first Indian city to catch up with fuel quality in Europe, where ULSD was introduced a couple of years back.
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UNEP awards for two institutions
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) on Tuesday awarded an appreciation to two institutions that managed to produce environmental-friendly products while at the same time having capability to improve livelihood for poor people.
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eDriven
Electric and hybrid vehicles are gaining a foothold because they are cheap and clean. But batteries are either expensive or short-lived. Their future rests with industry
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Robust manufacturing must for 9% GDP growth
THE LONG term sustained growth of the automobile industry is only possible if the economy continues to grow at 8-10% a year, while inflation and interest rates are low. Better infrastructure, which facilitates the smooth movement of traffic, would reduce pollution and promote economic development.
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Rally to promote clean, green Abad
Kumar Manish | TNN Ahmedabad: Faculty members, students of Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, ISRO scientists, government officials and city youth will participate in a cycle rally to promote cleaner, greener and safer Ahmedabad.
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Letter by CSE to Shri Pranab Mukherjee, Union Minister of Finance
Letter by CSE to Shri Pranab Mukherjee, Union Minister of Finance dated Feb 3, 2010.
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Final status on new emission norms by mid-Feb
A clear picture on the modalities of implementing a new vehicle emission norms in the country is expected by the middle of this month when the government is likely to come out with a final plan. "As of now, we don't have a final word (from the government) yet we will get it by February 15," Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) president Pawan Goenka told PTI.
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Ultra low carbon mega rail projects
Transport is a fast growing source of carbon dioxide emissions (CO2) the world over. No approach to carbon emission mitigation can be comprehensive without addressing the transport sector. India has adopted a National Plan of Action on Climate Change as a positive step towards mitigating carbon emission levels.