Adani group will invest about Rs 75,000 crore in Madhya Pradesh in power plants, building Mahakaal Expressway, and setting up cement grinding units in coming years, a top group executive said on Friday. The apples-to-airport group has already invested almost Rs 18,000 crore in the state and will continue investing in diverse sectors, said Pranav […]
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Power
Thermal power capacity: FY24 target cut by 7GW; power-sector coal demand seen to rise 46.3% by FY30
The power ministry has cut down the target for thermal capacity addition for the year 2023-24 to 7.16 giga watt (GW_ from 14.72 GW projected earlier as many projects have been delayed. Against its target of adding 12.72 GW of thermal capacity addition during April 2023 to January 2024 initially, the country has only added […]
India’s power consumption rises over 8 per cent to 127.79 billion units in Feb
India’s power consumption grew over 8 per cent to 127.79 Billion Units (BU) in February as compared to the year-ago period, according to government data. In February 2023, power consumption stood at 118.29 BU, higher than 108.03 BU recorded in the same month a year ago, the data showed. There were 29 days in February […]
Ather Rizta electric scooter debut on April 6
Ather Energy is gearing up for its next phase which will kickstart with the launch of its new electric scooter named Rizta. A more family-oriented scooter, the upcoming Rizta is said to be a departure from the current-gen 450s which are more focussed on performance. The Bengaluru-based EV manufacturing startup confirmed the launch of this […]
Nissan to start autonomous mobility services by 2027 in Japan
Nissan Motor Co has announced its roadmap to commercialise its in-house-developed, autonomous-drive mobility services in Japan. This it says is a significant step towards the company’s long-term vision, Nissan Ambition 2030, to empower mobility by solving transportation service issues faced by local communities in Japan. Local communities have been facing several mobility challenges, such as […]
Oshkosh invests in AI-powered BMS company Eatron Tech
Oshkosh Corporation, a leading manufacturer of purpose-built vehicles and equipment has invested in Eatron Technologies, a developer of Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered Battery Management Software (BMS). The investment in Eatron supports its vision to leverage advanced analytics and predictive modelling for lithium-ion batteries to manage its wide range of electric vehicles. John Pfeifer, President & […]
L&T commissions first indigenously built Hydrogen Electrolyser at Hazira in Gujarat
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) announced that it has achieved a milestone in the clean energy space by commissioning its first indigenously manufactured electrolyser at the Green Hydrogen Plant at A M Naik Heavy Engineering Complex in Hazira, Gujarat. “This pioneering accomplishment signifies L&T Electrolysers Limited’s foray into domestic electrolyser manufacturing, underscoring the company’s steadfast dedication […]
Ahead of Lok Sabha polls, Centre announces ‘PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana’ – 1 crore families to get 300 units of free electricity
The Narendra Modi Cabinet approved the ‘PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana’ on Thursday. Under the scheme, rooftop solar panels in one crore households with a total outlay of Rs 75,021 crores. The scheme was announced on February 13, 2024, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi which aims to encourage people to install solar panels on […]
Suzlon bags 30 MW wind power project from EDF Renewables
Renewable energy solutions provider Suzlon on Thursday said it has bagged an order for a 30 MW wind power energy project from EDF Renewables. As part of the order, Suzlon will install 10 Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs) with a Hybrid Lattice Tubular (HLT) tower and a rated capacity of 3 MW each in Gujarat, a […]
ACMA successfully concludes Transforming Mobility 2024 Global Summit & Expo
The Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), the apex body representing India’s auto component manufacturing industry has concluded the 4th edition of its ‘Transforming Mobility 2024 -Global Summit & Expo’, marking a significant step forward in redefining mobility and positioning India at the forefront of EV components manufacturing and innovations. The event was held […]
Gensol gets ARAI approval for its upcoming compact 2-seater e-car
Gensol Electric Vehicles (GEVPL), a subsidiary of Gensol Engineering a new-age electric vehicle company has received the certification and approval for its upcoming 2-door, 2-seater electric vehicle from the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI). This it says will pave the path for the EVs official launch and sale in the Indian market. The ARAI […]
Quantum Energy partners Battery Smart for battery swapping tech
Quantum Energy, an electric two-wheeler company has inked a strategic partnership with Battery Smart, one of India’s largest and fastest-growing battery-swapping network for electric two- and three-wheelers. Through this collaboration, Battery Smart’s network of over 900 swap stations across 25 cities will support battery swapping for Quantum’s electric scooters, enabling users to gain seamless access […]