Reply affidavit on behalf of the Central Ground Water Board in the matter of Suo Moto case titled "Haryana 60.48% groundwater over exploited Kurukshetra worst Jhajjar best says" appearing in the Tribune, January 8, 2025. The CGWA report, May 3, 2025 addresses the issue of groundwater exploitation and violation of …
Planning Commission constituted a Working Group on Automotive Sector for the 12th Five Year Plan (2012-2017) under the chairmanship of Secretary, Department of Heavy Industry. Three sub-groups one each on Automotive Mission Plan (AMP), Auto Component and Electric Mobility were constituted. The methodology consisted of inviting information/ suggestions from all …
This new report released by Exxon Mobil analyzes the trends that will shape global energy supply and demand over the coming decades and projects that global energy demand in 2040 will be about 30% higher than it was in 2010. In 2040, what types of energy will the world use, …
The Planning Commission vide their Order No.18/3/2011-Tpt dated 06.04.2011 has constituted a Working Group on Road Transport for the Formulation of Twelfth Five Year Plan (2012-2017). In order to assist the Working Group in finalization of its report, MoRT&H; vide its OM No.RT-21012/4/2011-T dated 7th June, 2011 had formed a …
NEW DELHI: Environment-friendly Euro-IV quality petrol and diesel will be sold in seven more cities by March 31, government and industry officials said. The seven cities where fuel of Euro-III specifications will be phased out are: Puducherry, Mathura, Vapi, Jamnagar, Ankaleshwar, Hissar and Bharatpur. The oil ministry has also directed …
Aiming to strengthen foothold in the fast growing 2-wheeler market, TVS Motor company today said it would launch automatic transmission scooters and motorcycles from 2013 with 20% better fuel efficiency. The Chennai-based auto major showcased latest such engines for 110cc scooter and a motorcycle, both likely to hit the market …
Toyota Motor Corp on Monday launched the world's most fuel-efficient hybrid car, as the company looks to fight off competition from pure electric vehicles. The compact car, dubbed 'Aqua' in Japan and the 'Prius C' overseas, has a listed fuel efficiency of 35.4 km/litre (83.3 mpg), beating the current top …
New Delhi: They may be branded as villains by the environmental lobby, but personal cars consume a paltry 0.6% of the diesel consumed in the country, an internal Planning Commission note said. The note shows that personal cars are the lowest consumers of diesel, a far cry from the charges …
New Delhi: Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises minister Praful Patel has written to finance minister Pranab Mukherjee urging him not to impose higher excise duty on diesel cars. While seeking to dispel concerns raised regarding the environmental impact of diesel vehicles, Patel also sought removal of the additional duty of …
To support development of a European Union (EU) strategy for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the heavy-duty vehicle (HDV) sector, the report entitled “Reduction and Testing of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions from Heavy Duty Vehicles – Lot 1: Strategy” was prepared for the European Commission by AEA and Ricardo.1 …
To increase awareness on fuel efficiency and provide better service to customers, Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd (BPCL) launched the ‘Fuel 2 Faayda’ campaign in Pune and Satara districts. BPCL general manager, KH Subramanian, kick-started the drive at the company’s petrol pump on Sinhagad Road on Monday. The company’s territory manager …
To increase awareness on fuel efficiency and provide better service to customers, Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd (BPCL) launched the ‘Fuel 2 Faayda’ campaign in Pune and Satara districts. BPCL general manager, KH Subramanian, kick-started the drive at the company’s petrol pump on Sinhagad Road on Monday. The company’s territory manager …
Carbon dioxide emissions from energy sources will rise until 2030, when they will level off as fuels such as natural gas replace dirtier supplies of coal, Exxon Mobil said on Thursday. That forecast, part of Exxon's annual global outlook that stretches out to 2040, calls for total energy demand to …
Automakers Toyota and BMW on Thursday struck a partnership to share eco-friendly technologies, including in the joint development of lithium-ion batteries for next-generation electric cars, the companies said. Under the deal, the German automaker will also provide diesel engines for Toyota as the Japanese auto giant looks to boost sales …
The first ever global analysis of light duty vehicle characteristics, including fuel economy, shows that faster rates of improvement over the next 10-20 years will be needed in order to meet the targets of the Global Fuel Economy Initiative (GFEI). The new report "International comparison of light-duty vehicle fuel economy …
Over the next four decades, the global transportation sector will face unprecedented challenges related to demographics, urbanization, pressure to minimize and dislocate emissions outside urban centres, congestion of aging transport infrastructure and growth in fuel demand. In light of these challenges and the levels of uncertainty, the World Energy Council …
This new working paper by ICCT identifies the most effective technologies for CO2, emissions and safety measures and maps the status of regulatory programs for 2- and 3-wheeler management in Asian countries. The large share of two- and three-wheelers in Asian countries pose significant challenges to air-quality, public health and …
The country’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India is planning to add more models with environment-friendly CNG option to its existing fleet of five such cars. The company currently offers five models in CNG options — compact cars Alto, WagonR and Estilo, multi-purpose van Eeco, and sedan SX4. “The five models …
The Obama administration proposed on Wednesday doubling auto fuel efficiency to 54.5 miles per gallon by 2025, a White House energy priority that has come under scrutiny in Congress. The plan grew out of an uneasy agreement between the administration, automakers and environmental groups to reduce U.S. dependence on oil …
China, the world's biggest carbon emitter, could nudge the United States into more action on climate change, rescuing the latest round of global talks and improving its international reputation. Expectations remain extremely low that a new global deal can emerge from a summit later this month in Durban, South Africa. …
The Obama administration has proposed doubling fuel efficiency standards to 54.5 miles per gallon by 2025 to save motorists money at the pump and limit air pollution. The plan is supported by environmental groups and by the auto industry, which estimates the changes will cost it $157bn, but they have …
