Delhi metro will save Rs 5 crores every day
The first phase of the Delhi metro project will reduce the daily consumption of petrol by about Rs 5.23 lakh litres and diesel by Rs. 2.58 lakh litres, resulting in a saving of more than Rs 5 crores every day if it is commissioned by the target deadline of March …
Telco claims diesel cars pollute less
Domestic auto major Tata Engineering and Locomotive Company Limited (Telco) yesterday kicked off a debate over advantages of diesel vehicles vis-a-vis petrol vehicles, apparently in an attempt to change the public perception that diesel is a dirty oil and is more polluting than petrol.
Carmakers polish the 'green image'
How green is your Volvo? Its manufacturer is happy to tell you in its recently published Environmental Product Declaration, a cradle-to-grave look at the pollution generated by the manufacturing, use and eventual dismantling of its S80 luxury sedan. "Its our judgement that consumers have a right to this kind of …
Teri proposes multi-party consortium on pollution
In an effort to tackle the problem of vehicular pollution in the country, the Tata Energy Research Institute(TERI0 on Friday proposed setting up of a consortium involving automobile and oil companies, regulatory bodies, medical experts research bodies, consumer organisations and the media. The consortium would draw out a detailed strategy …
Diesel more eco-friendly than petrol
Telco official : Contrary to perception, Telco today said that diesel and diesel engines are more environment-friendly and efficient than their petrol counterparts. "Diesel engines produce less carbon dioxide, hydrocarbons and particulate matter in the environment and diesel as a fuel is economical in usage, low in emission, dynamic in …
Omni, Gypsy trials under Euro-I norms
Maruti Udyog Ltd is still testing two models - the Omni van and the Gypsy multi-utility vehicle - to get them to meet Euro-I emission norms, the company's Director of Engineering, Mr. K. Kumar, told Bridge News.The company has been testing the vehicles since May.
Thailand gives electric bus a try
A prototype electric-powered bus meant to help reduce Bangkok's pollution has begun test runs in the capital. The full-sized bus, which also contains a standard internal combustion engine, was designed by a Thai engineer and produced locally. It can carry 100 people, with 40 seats.
TVS to launch LPG-driven scooter next year
TVS-SUZUKI Limited is working on a scooter that would run on cooking gas liquefied petroleum gas(LPG). The first prototype of this scoooter will be ready by September this year.
BP Amoco unveils low-sulfur gasoline in Atlanta
BP Amoco announced yesterday it will introduce low-sulphur gasoline in Atlanta, a move to meet proposed federal standards to sell cleaner burning motor fuel well in advance. In the 25-county Atlanta area, the company will offer premium gasoline year-round with sulphur levels of 30 parts-per-million (PPM).
All autos in State should run on LPG from Aug 15
HC: The Karnataka High Court has directed the State Transport Department to ensure that autorickshaws in the State should run on liquified petroleum gas(LPG) from August 15 and there should be not three-wheeler running on any fuel other than LPG by December 31, 1999.
Indica may cost Rs 50,000 more
Tata Engineering & Locomotive Company Limited (TELCO) today indicated that its Euro-II compliant Indica, to be introduced by the year-end in the domestic market, will cost an extra Rs 30,000 to 50,000 for the required modification.The Euro-II compliant Indica will have a multipoint fuel injection, said Mr Sujit Gupta, resident …
Policy to sell only 'super' petrol to burden people
Pakistan government's plan to allow the sale of only one kind of petrol, premier gasoline, from Jan 1 to stop adulteration is more likely to put extra financial burden on users of regular oil. Talking to Dawn on Wednesday, Punjab Task Force on Essential Items chairman S A Hameed dispelled …
Environmental squad to check smoke emitting vehicles
An "environmental squad" has been formed for impounding smoke emitting and noisy vehicles in the Pakistan city of Faisalabad. The decision was taken at a meeting convened by the secretary of Regional Transport Authority on Wednesday. The meeting was told that the squad would also remove pressure horns to save …
Scrapping old bus no solution
Teri: The Tata Energy Research Institute on Tuesday stated that scrapping of old vehicles was not the solution to rising pollution levels and called for imposing Euro-I and Euro-II emission norms across the country for curbing the menace.
Teri seminar to brainstorm fuel quality
The Tata Energy Research Institute(Teri) is organising a two-day seminar, beginning on July 22, to address key issues regarding automobile emissions. The conference will take up issues regarding fuel quality and try and evolve a consensus between the petroleum and the automobile industries and the government on emission stadards, R …
Assessment of CNG buses
The Delhi Governm,ent will complete an assessment of the Delhi Transport Corporation's first bus run on Compressed Natural Gas within two days. The bus, manufactured by Ashok Leyland, was introduced in the DTC's fleet on 24 June. While flagging off the first bus, the Chief Minister, mrs Sheila Dikshit, said …
Seoul's downtown traffic condition sees great improvement this year
Downtown Seoul's traffic situation has much improved this year, mainly because of an expansion of road infrastructure, the Seoul city government said yesterday. According to a survey of 13 road sections in downtown Seoul between May 25 and 27, Seoul City found that the average speed of passenger cars reached …
The cleanest cars of all get closer
Hydrogen-burning cars would be the ultimate in clean vehicles, with tailpipes that emit nothing but water. So far, though, the dream cars have barely gotten rolling. One of the biggest roadblocks, says John Stringer, a manager of materials research at the Electric Power Research Institute, is that liquid hydrogen-unlike gasoline-must …
Dhaka air
The approximate ten million residents of Dhaka city are now having to contend with an ever increasing amount of lead in the air, with the result that many are already falling sick. A recent survey by the Shishu Hospital on the level of lead in the blood of children revealed …
