Reply on behalf of the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) in response to the National Green Tribunal (NGT) order September 12, 2024. The matter related to the news item titled "People are breathing in cancer-causing chemicals in their cars study find" appearing in NDTV.com dated May 8, 2024. ARAI …
We are blind to those who walk. That's why pavements are the first casualty of street widening to accommodate cars Have you ever noticed a footpath? Does it even exist? And if it does, what is its height above the road? What should be the ideal height that enables pedestrians …
Germany has put forward a fresh proposal on regulating carbon dioxide limits for cars sold in the European Union, which campaigners say is a last-ditch attempt to dilute a new emissions law. Germany has been pushing for months for greater flexibility in implementing an emissions goal of 95 grams of …
Delhi Created New Forests But Forgot Rest Of The 2009-12 Action Plan New Delhi: In 2009, Delhi became the first city in India to come out with a comprehensive plan for combating climate change. The ambitious proposal outlined actions to be taken under five heads that included air, water, noise, …
Department for Transport argues that proposal will delay agreement on 2015 and 2020 targets The UK government is to oppose a proposal for a tough new EU-wide target on carbon emissions from vehicles, provoking protests from environmental campaigners. The proposal for a 2025 target, by which emissions per car should …
The Centre for Science and Environment, a New Delhi-based public interest research and advocacy organisation, has called for a public transport strategy for the Northeast. “We should design roads for public transport, cycling and walking and not just for cars in an effort to cut pollution and congestion and reduce …
The long-awaited three-level underground parking facility at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) became operational today here nine months after it was constructed. The multi-level parking facility, whose foundation stone was laid down in October 2011 and constructed with the stipulated project cost of Rs 53.57 crore in …
EU politicians on Wednesday backed a compromise deal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles from 2020 and also called for a 2025 target that would make cars even more fuel efficient. The proposal still has to be voted on by the full European Parliament and needs the endorsement of …
The European Parliament's Environment Committee today voted for new cars sold to achieve an average fuel economy of 95g per kilometre, or 3.9 litres per 100km, by 2020 from the current 130 grams. To achieve the reduction, the Environment Committee said that clean-car innovation should be encouraged by giving "super-credit" …
Eyes higher contributions from emerging markets Honda Cars India Ltd., on Tuesday, said it planned to invest Rs.2,500 crore in India by next year to set up a car assembly line, a diesel engine component unit and a forging plant at its Tapukara facility in Rajasthan. The company will also …
The Electric Vehicles Initiative (EVI) and the International Energy Agency (IEA) have launched the Global EV Outlook representing two years of data gathering and analysis of electric vehicle stock/sales and charging station deployment. The Global EV Outlook is an overview of the state of electric vehicles today, and offers an …
Mahindra and Mahindra, on Monday, launched its all-electric four-seater passenger car, the e2o, with price starting at Rs.5.96 lakh. The car is developed by Mahindra Reva Electric Vehicles (formerly Reva Electric Car Company), and will replace its predecessor Reva, India’s first electric car. “The launch of the Mahindra e2o marks …
Our health is not on anybody’s agenda. Or, we just don’t seem to make the connections between the growing burden of disease and the deteriorating condition of our environment. We don’t really believe the science, which tells us each passing day how toxins affect our bodies, leading to high rates …
Current policies on containing air pollution, particularly in cities, are regressive Our health is not on anybody's agenda. Or we just don't seem to make the connections between the growing burden of disease and the deteriorating condition of our environment. We don't really believe science, which tells us each passing …
Europe faces a significant economic challenge. Ahead lies the task of reining in public debt, revitalizing stagnant economies and creating new opportunities for millions of jobless workers. At the same time, the European Union has committed to playing a lead role in tackling climate change. Among the EU’s headline climate …
Finance Minister P. Chidambaram, on Tuesday, said that while the Government was open to suggestions on dual pricing for diesel, it would be difficult to charge a market price for luxury cars and subsidised price for transport trucks at the same petrol pump. “We have knocked our heads together to …
German proposals to protect its output of big, luxury cars threaten EU plans to limit carbon emissions by 2020 and could jeopardize future ambitions, a document from the bloc's executive said. Proposals from the German government and German Christian Democrat politician Thomas Ulmer undermine attempts to enforce a 95 grams …
Buses Are Entering Car Lanes And Going Over Dividers Near Bus Stops As Chaos Prevails On Delhi Govt’s Showcase Corridor New Delhi: Just four months after the Delhi government made a passionate appeal to Delhi High Court to restrict the central lane on the Ambedkar Nagar-Moolchand bus rapid transit (BRT) …
MUMBAI: Vehicular pollution is the main reason for the heavy winter smog and the bad air Mumbaikars are breathing. The number of vehicles per kilometer of road length in the city is 647, a situation the authorities call alarming. Experts say this forces vehicles to drive at speeds from 5 …
Gurgaon: Earth 100, a Gurgaon-based a firm that claims to help companies reduce their carbon footprint by using greener fuel, has launched its first fleet of eco-friendly “100 per cent bio-diesel cars” in Gurgaon. Jindal Power is a major investor in the firm, while Mahindra plays a crucial role as …
Earth 100, a Gurgaon-based a firm that claims to help companies reduce their carbon footprint by using greener fuel, has launched its first fleet of "100 per cent bio-diesel cars" in Gurgaon. Jindal Power is a major invester in the firm, while Mahindra plays a crucial role as a technology …
