Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Crossings Republik Flat Owner Association Vs State of Uttar Pradesh dated 29/11/2023. In this original application, Applicant has questioned the setting up of a Bio-CNG plant with 300 TPD capacity at Khasra Nos. 121, 122, 123, 124, 129, 304, 305 …
A MINISTERIAL body will be set up under Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to jump start the electric and hybrid car market in the country. The National Council on Electric Mobility will consider incentives to make green vehicles a viable option for two-wheeler and car buyers. A national policy for electric …
RASHME SEHGAL NEW DELHI In a surprise move the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and ICAT has come up with a study that claims diesel is less polluting than CNG. The study, titled
The government is set to manufacture CNG three-wheelers through state-run Atlas Bangladesh, said Industries Minister Dilip Barua yesterday. “We are looking for prospective investors from India and China,” said Barua in his ministry's annual performance report. “We will implement the plan within the shortest possible time, because we got offers …
CSE comments on CPCB's recently released Study of Exhaust Gases from Different Fuel-based Vehicles for Carbonyls and Methane Emissions. Urges CPCB to recall and urgently review this study to make it more scientifically tenable. CPCB has made a valuable effort to generate emissions data on unregulated toxic emissions as well …
GREEN FACTS:N.R. Narayana Murthy, chairman and chief mentor of Infosys Technologies, delivering a lecture in Chennai on Monday. CHENNAI: Infosys Technologies Chairman and Chief Mentor N.R. Narayana Murthy on Monday lauded the Union Government, corporate firms and trade bodies for taking constructive steps to tackle climate change and reduce Green …
As its gas supply infrastructure has suffered major leakages over the last 30 years, the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has decided to discontinue the supply of domestic biogas to its 4,000-odd consumers in South Delhi from January 25 next year. The water utility body is now considering alternative uses for …
Noida: To keep pollution under check, all the industries in GB Nagar district will soon start using CNG as per instructions from the Union environment ministry. This will substantially reduce the volume of smoke and pollution being produced in the district. The Pollution Control Board is understood to be working …
This new IEA working paper evaluates the potential costs and benefits of using natural gas as a vehicle fuel for road transportation, as well as the policy related to its market development. The transport sector is currently responsible for 23% of energy-related CO2 emissions, and transport associated CO2 emissions will …
Air Pollution is caused by a number of pollutants emanated from various sources. Under sound air pollution control strategy the detailed analysis and assessment of all the pollutants having detrimental effects on human health and environment is required. Modern Research and Development (R&D) initiatives lead to addition of new air …
Many of the LPG-kit fitted autorickshaws in Chennai continue to run on petrol. CHENNAI: With Transport Minister K.N.Nehru recently announcing that a deadline would soon be set for all autorickshaws and taxis in the city to switchover to LPG (liquefied petroleum gas), the issue of ambient air quality and the …
MUMBAI: Unlike in the past, this Diwali walking or driving on the roads may be easier and safer during the festive season. The state government has decided to rope in police and BMC officials for effective implementation of the law that bans people from bursting or lighting fire crackers on …
New Delhi: The capital on Friday became the first city in the country to introduce environment friendly lowfloor CNG-electric hybrid buses having almost zero pollution level.
Indu Bhan New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought reply from Indraprastha Gas Ltd, the petroleum ministry and others on a PNGRB plea seeking permission to issue licences for retailing CNG and piped gas in view of the government notifying regulations that give powers to it. PNGRB informed the …
Neha Lalchandani | TNNNew 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. What works for the city is that unlike China for instance, Delhi had already put into …
Pune The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) has developed an HCNG (Hydrogen blended CNG ) fuel engine complying with EURO V standards for light commercial vehicles. HCNG is greener than CNG and perceived as the ultimate alternative for fossil fuels. ARAI claims to be the first Indian institute to …
HARD Rock Cafe in DLF Place mall in south Delhi is air-conditioned but does not use electricity from the grid to run the system. The mall has its own captive source—generators that run on compressed natural gas (CNG). The air conditioning runs on exhaust from these generators. The exhaust gases …
Sandeep Joshi NEW DELHI: Neighbouring Ghaziabad city on Thursday got its own gas distribution system set up by Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL), providing compressed natural gas (CNG) for vehicles and piped natural gas (PNG) for homes.
Environmentalists Fear Lowering Of Tax On Diesel Will Only Add To Pollution In Capital New Delhi: For a city that seems to be fighting a losing battle with the number of vehicles on its roads, the rollback of VAT on diesel comes as a serious setback for its environment. Experts …
Swaraj Baggonkar / Mumbai July 17, 2010, 0:51 IST Karl SlymOn Friday, General Motors India launched the CNG version of its Chevrolet Aveo, priced at Rs 6.31 lakh (ex-showroom Mumbai). In an interview with Swaraj Baggonkar, the company
