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 …
Governments, carmakers and drivers must push for progress in green vehicle technology to help the environment, and global economic woes make it even more important to up the pressure, politician, actor and green car advocate Arnold Schwarzenegger said. Carmakers are rushing to get electric cars and hybrids on the roads …
GENEVA: Tata Motors signaled its green drive at the Geneva motor show with a new hybrid, described as the firm's future, even as Western auto giants struggle to get customers to buy such cars. "The Tata Megapixel, developed by our design centres in India, the UK and Italy, is our …
Proliferating diesel cars are a public health risk and drain the exchequer. The Union Budget of 2012-13 needs to take the urgent decision to tax diesel cars higher to prevent misuse of the under-taxed and under-priced fuel in cars. The government and the oil marketing companies cannot continue to shoulder …
German company will also invest . 350 cr by 2014 in its Pune facility German car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz plans to launch three to five compact premium cars in India by 2015, as part of a strategy to regain its top slot in India’s luxury car segment. The Stuttgart-based company is …
NEW DELHI: The Prime Minister's Office will decide whether the country will have fuel efficiency standards for cars or not. After four years of wrangling and a final draft policy being prepared, the decision has been left to the PMO in view of the "sensitivities" involved after auto manufacturers opposed …
New Delhi: The Prime Minister’s Office will decide whether the country will have fuel efficiency standards for cars or not. After four years of wrangling and a final draft policy being prepared, the decision has been left to the PMO in view of the “sensitivities” involved after auto manufacturers opposed …
After hanging fire for many years, the fuel efficiency standards for cars are being finalised and a decision is likely to be taken soon by Prime Minister Mr Manmohan Singh. The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), under the Ministry of Power, has prepared the final draft of proposed fuel efficiency …
Auto industry body Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (Siam) today lashed out at the government for trying to impose higher tax on Indian diesel cars, while preparing to cut duties on those imported from Europe. Expressing concern that India may be giving away too much in the proposed free trade …
Duty Hike Fears On Diesel Cars In The Budget, Discounts Generate Demand. Car sales remained positive in February as people purchased vehicles ahead of an expected duty hike in the Budget. Car sales, that have suffered this fiscal year on account of higher interest rates and sharp rise in petrol …
Tata Motors gears up to move one step above ultra low-cost segment with 800cc engine. In early January, when Tata group Chairman Ratan Tata let on that the Nano would see a “resurrection”, and that the unintended perception of it being a poor man’s car would be altered, few would …
A cost-benefit analysis shows it makes sense to opt for a diesel car than a petrol version if your usage is high, says Prashant Mahesh. It seems everyone wants to buy a diesel car these days. Or at least they are thinking about it. Quite a natural reaction though, considering …
With the aim of discouraging use of subsidised diesel in high-end cars, the Petroleum Ministry has proposed a Rs 80,000 levy on each diesel consuming vehicle in the forthcoming Union Budget, which if comes into effect, would force diesel car owners to bear enhanced fuel surcharge and at the same …
The growing demand for petroleum in countries like India, China and Brazil would be the major reason for increase in oil prices in the long-term, the US President, Mr Barack Obama, has said. In his remarks on economy in Florida, Mr Obama said in the short-term, instability in West Asia …
Come budget and the diesel cars could become more expensive as the government is planning to levy a one-time cess of at least 10 per cent at the time of purchase of new diesel cars. Reports emerging from the market suggest while there was a recommendation for a higher one-time …
Dhaka Low-priced, tiny and reasonably reliable Nano cars made by Tata Motors are set to roam the streets of Bangladesh from early next month, the local distributor said on Monday. “We plan to import up to 2,000 cars initially but the figure will be raised with increased demand in the …
Subsidies on diesel should not be offered to luxury cars, telecom towers and other industries and must be restricted only to agriculture and transport sectors, according to industry chamber Assocham’s newly- elected President, Mr Rajkumar Dhoot. The government should levy additional duties to luxury players, who are currently using subsidised …
The Nano, a minicar of Indian Tata Motors, will hit the Bangladesh market early next month, the local distributor said on Monday. ‘We plan to import up to 2,000 cars initially but the figure will be raised with increased demand in the country,’ Abdul Matlub Ahmed, chairman of Nitol-Niloy Group, …
In the 15 years since Toyota introduced the Prius hybrid in Japan, the public’s understanding of how these automotive wonders work their magic has generally ranked right alongside its comprehension of DNA sequencing. Sure, drivers grasp that hybrids – essentially cars powered by gas with a side order of electricity …
Hydrocarbon Produced From ‘Twisted Photosynthesis’ To Work As Fuel. London: British scientists claim to be working on a project to produce an oil substitute, using photosynthesis, which could power the cars, ships and planes of the future. A team at Glasgow University says the oil substitute is being made using …
China produces electricity for its burgeoning economy with its ample coal reserves. A full 80 percent comes from coal-burning power plants, and new plants are being constructed all the time. The country's reliance on coal power, while causing very dirty pollution, also has an interesting side effect. It takes away …
