Short affidavit on behalf of the Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board (RSPCB) in terms of the National Green Tribunal order dated January 22, 2025. The application was registered suo motu by the NGT on the basis of a news item titled "Toxic kilns pollution Aravallis; wildlife and locals suffer" appearing …
INDICA Vista will this year become the second electric car to be exported from India since the Maini Group started selling its Reva as G-Wiz in Europe about five years ago. Tata Motors will soon roll out its
Toyota Motor Corp will buy hybrid-car batteries from Sanyo Electric Co, a source familiar with the matter said, as the automaker struggles to meet growing demand for the fuel-sipping vehicles due to a shortage of battery supply. Toyota now procures its batteries from Panasonic EV Energy Co, a joint venture …
Companies working with Ford Motor Co (F.N), Chrysler Group and General Motors Corp [GM.UL] received more than $600 million on Wednesday to further development of batteries for hybrids and electric cars. The awards were part of $2.4 billion in grants being announced by the Obama administration as part of its …
South Korea, Asia's fourth largest economy, has pledged to set one of three targets for carbon emissions by 2020, voluntarily joining Kyoto signatories in moving toward a firm commitment to roll back climate change. The government said on Tuesday it would choose a 2020 gas emission target this year from …
Nissan Motor Co Chief Executive Officer Carlos Ghosn said electric cars will make up at least 10 per cent of global vehicle demand by 2020, depending on conditions.
Nissan Motor Co is developing a hybrid system that can be used to power smaller cars as an interim solution to improving mileage before pure electric cars can take over, a top executive said on Monday. Executive Vice President Mitsuhiko Yamashita said Japan's No.3 automaker had made no final decision …
A model showcases Yash Acute, a new e-bike from Cynosure Enterprises Ltd, in Hyderabad on Wednesday. Hyderabad, July 29 Cynosure Enterprises, a Hyderabad-based firm, on Wednesday announced the launch of its latest e-bike Yash Acute, its fifth and aims to sell about 10,000 of them during the current fiscal. The …
Hyundai Motor Group, the world's No.5 automaker, said on Wednesday it would invest $3.3 billion in green projects to meet the government's stricter fuel efficiency and emission requirements, joining a recent series of eco-friendly investments by South Korean firms. Hyundai, which includes the country's two largest car makers -- Hyundai …
The efficient use of energy has been the goal of many initiatives within the United States over the past several decades. While the success of specific efforts has varied, the trend is clear: the U.S. economy has steadily improved its ability to produce more with less energy. Yet these improvements …
Hero Electric, Reva, Kabirdass Motor appoint consultants. Manu P. Toms Mumbai, June 30 Armed with their zero-emission claims, makers of electric vehicles are trying for carbon credits. Manufacturers of electric vehicles see considerable revenue potential as well as brand building prospects in attaining carbon credits, though the sector is at …
The electric bike (e-bike) segment has seen a rapid growth where the local governments have offered subsidies against the states that are charging a value added tax of 12 per cent Disclosing this, Mr Sohinder Gill, the president of Society of Indian Electric Vehicle Manufacturers, said:
As an engineering student in the 1960s, Takeo Fukui picked the analysis of nitrogen dioxide emissions as his senior thesis with one goal in mind: joining Honda Motor to get a foothold in the world of motor racing. He made the cut but, as luck would have it, Honda pulled …
After months of uncertainty, the Energy Department is beginning to lend money from a $25 billion loan program to develop fuel-efficient cars. Ford Motor Company, Nissan Motor Company and Tesla Motors are slated to get the first round of loans. Energy Secretary Steven Chu is scheduled to make the announcement …
Bhutan celebrated World Environment Day on June 5. As usual, the day was marked by lofty official speeches. This year, however, a highlight of the celebration was the launch of an electric car in Thimphu by the department of energy. The car, from Bangalore, India, is small and compact and …
