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Can the Red ever see green? The recent volte face by the West Bengal government on introducing Euro emission norms for Calcutta's vehicles has exposed the colour blindness of the state's Left Front rulers. Taking the cue from Delhi's decision to introduce the Euro-I and Euro-II norms, West Bengal environment …
Honda unveils most fuel-efficient car
Honda Motor Co said on Tuesday its hybrid-engined Insight model will be the world's most fuel-efficient petrol-powered car aimed at consumers, but admitted the market for the two-door coupe would be limited. "At the most, we expect to sell around 1,000 vehicles per month worldwide," senior managing director Takeo Fukui …
Europeans snap up diesel cars
Demand for diesel engines is surging among car buyers in Europe and will continue to rise, helped by the engines improved performance and fuel economy, two studies say. Volkswagen AG and PSA Peugeot Citroen SA are the biggest producers of the engines, though other carmakers are scrambling to increase output. …
5,000 LPG-fuelled taxis to hit the streets next year
Up to 5,000 new taxis fuelled by LPG will be on the streets next year as officials go ahead with a mandatory switch from diesel. The Hong Kong Government said it would not levy duty on liquefied petroleum gas taxis to encourage drivers to make the change. The Planning, Environment …
Car makers reverse out of city show
Despite the recession in the automobile industry showing signs of weakening, global car majors are avoiding showcasing their hot wheels at the forthcoming Delhi International Motor Show 1999. Barring Maruti Udyog Limited, Daewoo Motro India Limited, Hyundai Motor India Limited and Hindustan Motors Limited, other car makers would be absent …
Snag in CNG bus, no additions for now
The first bus, running on Compressed Natural Gas, introduced by the Delhi government with much fanfare more than a week ago seems to have run into rough weather. The engine of the CNG bus is believed to be generating excess heat making it difficult for the commuters to travel in …
Funds for low sulphur diesel
The Centre plans to spend $373.4 million on new faciliites at two refineries to supply 0.05 per cent sulphur diesel in and around New Delhi, an industry official said yesterday.
Foreign car makers flayed for pushing diesel models
The centre for Science and Environment(CSE) has criticised transnational diesel model here despite their possessingwell-researched evidence of its impact on health and a virtual ban in their own countries.Based on the response to a questionnarie sent to some companies including Mercedes, Ford, Toyota, Hyundai and Mitcubishi, CSE, which has launched …
Ambassador conforms to Euro--I
Hindustan Motors, producing Ambassador cars at its Uttarpara factory in West Bengal, announced today that both its petrol and diesel vehicles now conform to the stringent Euro-I emissions norms. This has been achieved by upgrading the Ambassador with multi-point fuel injection, according to management sources.
VW plans seat car using Toyota fuel system
Volkswagen AG plans to introduce a high-efficiency auto next year via its Spanish subsidiary Seat using a direct-injection system developed by Japan's Toyota Motor Corp , a newspaper reported. Germany's Sueddeutsche Zeitung said on Monday that in return for Toyota's technical assistance with gasoline-injection systems, VW will aid the Japanese …
Delhi halts Bajaj Chetak registration
The Transport Authority of Delhi has stopped registration of Bajaj Auto's new range of Chetak models. The company had recently made some major changes in the engine of its Chetak model but had not submitted requisite papers with the authority, say sources.
Ambassador versions Euro-I compliant
Hindustan Motors(HM) has informed that both the petrol and diesel versions of its Ambassador conform to Euro I emission norms. According to a related press release, this was achieved by upgrading Ambassador 1800 ISZ with multinational fuel injection (MPFI).
Multi-disciplinary approach to stem pollution
Mere emphasis on vehicular technology will not reduce the pollution but a "multi-disciplinary approach" on fuel quality, traffic management, inspection and maintenance of vehicles is required to cut vehicular pollution, said Venu Srinivasan president of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers.
HMIL ups production of Euro II Santro
Hyundai Motor India Ltd(HMIL) has stepped up production of its Euro--II compliant Santro cars following increased demand from other cities. "Apart from Delhi, Calcutta and Bangalore, there has been a sudden increase in the demand for these cars from other cities like Hyderabad, Pune and Amritsar," HMIL director (marketing and …
Fines plan for idling engines
Hong Kong drivers who leave engines running while they are parked could face fines under a new proposal to combat air pollution. The move is part of a package to be implemented this year. Diesel vehicles, a major source of street-level pollution, are expected to bear the brunt. At yesterday's …
2,000 lorries may be barred from Singapore
About 2,000 lorries from here may be barred from entering Singapore from July 17 if the Malaysian Government does not take immediate steps to reduce the sulphur content in diesel. From that date, the Singapore Government will not allow diesel-engine vehicles emitting fumes above 75 Hartridge Smoke Units (HSUs) on …
Centre moves closer to Euro II
The Ministry of Surface Transport has finalised its own Euro--II equivalent emission norms -- the Modified India 2000-- which will come into effect on and from 1, April, 2000, as directed by the Supreme Court. The new emission standards will be applicable for all vehicles manufactured on and after 1 …
Bengal puts on hold auto emission norms
The West Bengal Government has put on hold its earlier decision to implement stricter emission norms for automobiles from July this year following threats of a State-wide strike issued by taxi, truck and bus operators' unions. Although the decision on stricter auto emission norms was based on the findings of …
