All bi-fuel vehicles with flex fuel option will have to undergo tests for both gaseous pollutants as well as particulate mass and number when seeking vehicle type approval under BS VI emission norms. However, hydrogen-run vehicles will have to undergo tests only for emissions of nitrogen oxide, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highway said […]
Day: January 9, 2024
Nvidia expands its reach in China’s EV sector
DETROIT: Nvidia said four Chinese electric vehicle brands will use its technology as the brains for automated driving systems, underscoring the U.S. chip maker’s determination to expand in China despite Washington’s tighter export rules. Chinese automakers Li Auto, Great Wall Motor, Zeekr and the new EV unit of Chinese telecommunications company Xiaomi will use Nvidia’s […]
Britain’s BT to turn street cabinets into EV charging points
LONDON: BT, Britain’s biggest telecoms group, said it would convert the first of its street cabinets traditionally used to house cabling to an electric vehicle (EV) charging unit in a pilot that could lead to a network of 60,000 new points. The first unit will be installed at a cabinet in East Lothian, Scotland, BT […]
Jefferies downgrades 5 stocks including GAIL,BPCL, Gujarat Gas to underperform in Oil&Gas sector; whereas Mahanagar Gas still remains the top pic of Jefferies
In a recent analysis of the Oil & Gas sector, Jefferies has downgraded five stocks, including GAIL, Gujarat Gas, Bharat Petroleum, Hindustan Petroleum, and Petronet LNG, to ‘underperform.’ However, Mahanagar Gas continues to hold its position as Jefferies’ top pick. The brokerage firm suggests a ‘hold’ rating for Indraprasth and Indian Oil. Jefferies anticipates a […]
UltraTech introduces five electric trucks for transportation of clinker
UltraTech Cement Limited announced that it has introduced five electric trucks for transport of clinker from its integrated cement manufacturing unit Dhar Cement Works, located in Madhya Pradesh, to its grinding unit Dhule Cement Works, located in Maharashtra. In order to ensure reliable transportation, UltraTech has also set up three charging stations, one at each […]
Puri International Airport coming soon! Land acquisition nears completion, construction on the horizon
A government official on Monday (January 8) informed that the process of land acquisition for the Sri Jagannath International Airport in Puri is on track and is anticipated to be completed within the next six months. The international airport, spanning 1,164 acres, is expected to cost approximately Rs 5,631 crore. Of the total land area, […]
Vibrant Gujarat: HAL Set to Shine at the show with Indigenous Aerospace Marvels
The Vibrant Gujarat Global Trade Show 2024 is around the corner, state owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is gearing up for its participation in the 10th edition, taking place from January 9 -13 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. With a focus on ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat,’ HAL aims to assess the capabilities of Indian industries during this event, as […]
The Belt and Road Initiative: A decade of Economic Progress and Ecological Pitfalls
As the Chinese Belt and Road Initiative celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2023, it is crucial to analyze the economic development it brings and at what cost. Despite being promised as a green initiative, there is a significant environmental toll that ecologically disadvantaged countries are already suffering from due to the heavy industrial development led […]
Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project completes 100 per cent land acquisition! NHSRCL shares latest update on India’s ambitious mega project
Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project: The National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) announced the successful completion of 100 per cent land acquisition for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Rail Corridor, popularly known as the bullet train project, spanning Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli. Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said in a latest update on the land acquisition, revealing […]
From 21,801 km to 61,508 km in 9 years! Indian Railways’ commitment to sustainable transport with broad gauge electrification
The Indian Railways’ commitment to delivering a sustainable, swift, and energy-efficient transportation system is actively progressing towards the complete electrification of Broad Gauge tracks. Where does the electrification of Broad Gauge tracks stand? In 2023 alone, Indian Railways successfully electrified 6,577 Route Kilometers, a Railway Ministry press release showed. As of December 2023, the electrification […]
Indian Railways train delay update: 20 trains running late due to low visibility, dense fog in Delhi area – Check full list
Several Delhi-bound trains faced delays on Monday morning (January 8) due to thick fog, impacting railway operations in various parts of India. The Bhubaneswar-bound Rajdhani Express experienced a delay of 1.30 hours. Some trains encountered delays of up to 6 hours, while others were running behind schedule by approximately 6.30 hours. “20 trains arriving late […]
Govt targets 186.6 MT coal output from captive mines in FY25
India aims to produce 186.63 million tonne (mt) of coal exclusively from captive and commercial mines during the FY2024-25 and increase it further to 225.69 mt in FY26, the government said on Monday. “As per the present plans of the ministry, production target from such mines will be touching 383.56 mt by FY2029-30,” the government […]