Germany calls for "sulphur-free" fuels
Germany urged the European Union yesterday to introduce sulphur-free diesel and petrol from 2007 in an effort to cut pollution and improve fuel consumption. Germany said that measures agreed by the EU in its 1998 "Auto-Oil" programme to cut the sulphur content of vehicle fuels to 50 parts per million …
All non-CNG taxis to face ban next year
The Delhi Cabinet on Monday decided to ban the registration of all the non-compressed natural gas-run taxis in the city from the next millennium. With an eye on city's grave air pollution problem, the Delhi government will encourage the use of CNG, a relatively cleaner fuel in taxis. The petrol …
Autorickshaws spew poison in Faridabad
Air and noise pollution in Faridabad is rising rapidly with the authorities turning a blind eye to the menance, which has already reached alarming proportions. A study recently conducted by a private organisation revealed that dust particles and carbon monoxide levels are 165 per cent and 34 per cent over …
Move to ban registeration of two-stroke engines
The Delhi government will approach the Centre to ban registration of two-stroke two wheelers in the National Capital Region than just Delhi. Following a Supreme Court ruling the Centre has asked the Delhi government to ban two-stroke engines. The government however felt the purpose of banning two-stroke engines will be …
Battery-powered bus, 'ready to roll into town'
An electric bus is poised to make its debut in the SAR next month, according to its New Zealand manufacturer. Designline Ltd, which makes the Olymbus, said it planned to bring one of the buses to Hong Kong next month for inspection by operators and authorities. Three of the 37-seat …
Emission test in limbo without equipment
Nepal still does not have a chasssis dynamometer, the approproate equipment that measure vehicular emission level, even though the government plans to strictly enforce Euro I emission norm in al the new vehicles seeking registration after 2000.
Punjab doubles ST on diesel
While the people are yet to recover from the shock given by the Central Government by raising the diesel price by 35 per cent on October 5, the Punjab government doubled sales tax on diesel, raising it from 4 per cent to 8 per cent with immediate effect.
Two-wheelers now
The Supreme Court's query to the Centre whether two and three-wheeler scooters can also be subjected to stringent Euro-I and Euro-II emission norms is natural corollary of the orders passed against four-wheeled vehicles some time back. (editorial)
Honda may stop using lead in fuel tanks
Honda Motor Co. Ltd said it and its subsidiary Yachiyo Industry Co Ltd have jointly developed vehicle fuel tanks that do not contain lead. Honda plans to stop using lead completely in vehicle fuel tanks by 2003 through use of existing plastic tanks and the new fuel tanks.
Buyers may shift to petrol version, fear auto firms
The steep hike in diesel price is likely to have a sobering effect on demand for commercial vehicles while some passenger car manufacturers contend that the hike would shift consumer preference in favour of petrol-driven cars.
U.S. proposes strict emission levels for vans, suvs
Trucks, passenger vans and sport utility vehicles over 8,500 pounds must slash their toxic emissions by over 90 percent in less than a decade, the Environmental Protection Agency said yesterday. The EPA's proposal calls for the reduction by 2007 in smog-causing nitrogen oxides and particulate matter, or soot, from the …
Diesel prices hiked by 33 per cent
The government on Tuesday rised the price of diesel by almost 33 per cent. The decision was taken by the Oil Coordination Committee following a Union Cabinet meeting. Accordingly, there will be a Rs 3.56 hike in diesel prices in Delhi and an increase of Rs 4.31 per litre in …
Indian emission norms more stringent that Euro-II
SIAM : The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) expressed surprise over a report submitted by the EPCA recommending enforcement of Euro-II norms on two/three wheelers. SIAM president Venu Srinivasan told The Economic Times that the emission norms applicable to two/three wheelers in India - were far stricter than Euro-II …
Alarming pollution of air by police vehicles
Over half the vehicles used by the police in Bhopal spew dangerous levels of pollutants into the air. Of the 82 police vehicles checked for their emissions, in a single day, over half were found to be emitting large quantities of pollutants.
HK firm unveils electric bus
A Hong Kong company, Vicmax Corp has unveiled a smoke free electric vehicle. The environmentally friendly creation, the Vicmax Zen, would help solve part of Hong Kong's worsening air pollution according to the company's chief executive officer, Mr. C.P. Lo.
Consumers wary of SC ruling on petrol
Study : Consumers of petrol in Delhi are of the opinion that the Supreme court ruling on the mandatory sale of "premixed" petrol will not curb adulteration or prevent pollution. the supreme Court ruling will give monopolistic control to petrol pump owners as consumers will not be free to choose …
Kathmandu chucks out polluting Indian autos
Kathmandy began to change on the morning of September 18. As many as 640 diesel-run three wheelers that made Nepal's capital one of the most polluted cities in South Asia disappeared from the roads. The blue-bodied Vikram tempos, imported from India, had been visible across the roads of Kathmandu for …
Maruti to get MPFI kits by Dec
Maruti will be in a position to make all its vehicles Euro-II emission norms compliant by the year end with the introduction of advanced fuel injection systems by the Indian subsidiary of Japanese auto major Denso Corporation.
Delhi pollution watchdog seeks ban on diesel-run cars
The Environment Pollution Authority for the National Capital Region has recommended to the Supreme Court a complete ban on new diesel-driven private passenger vehicles in the NCR. The EPA's report - in response to the Supreme Court order of 29 April 1999 calling for stricter anti pollution measures - is …
Transport responsible for only 10 pc of SPM, says Pollution Board study
Even as environmentalists are crying hoasse about the ill-effects of suspended particulate matter (SPM) emissions on the human health and there is a move to ban the sale of diesel passenger ears in the National capital Region (NCR), a study undertaken by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reveals that …
