The Delhi government is looking at phasing out autorickshaws running on CNG, proposing to stop new registrations from August 15, 2025, and deny renewal of existing permits. For goods carriers, too, no new diesel, petrol, or CNG three-wheelers will be registered from August 15, as per the draft electric vehicle policy floated on Tuesday. Also,… Continue reading Delhi Plans to phase out non-electric 3-wheelers, 2-wheelers
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Phasing-in of non-motorised and public transportation
As per recent reports , there are high-level discussions underway to phase out petrol and diesel vehicles wherein the centre is considering restricting registration of all new vehicles in Delhi-NCR to only those that run on EV, CNG or in hybrid mode and a phasing out of Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) to fix Delhi’s air… Continue reading Phasing-in of non-motorised and public transportation
India to incentivize critical minerals recycling to boost green energy transition
Among other things, the scheme should help to expand India’s capacity to recycle lithium-ion batteries from the current 75,000 metric tons a year, one of the sources said. The Government of India plans to launch incentives for the recycling of 24 critical minerals this year including lithium and cobalt, two sources aware of the matter… Continue reading India to incentivize critical minerals recycling to boost green energy transition
Delhi plans all-electric 3Ws, CVs and public use vehicles by 2027
The proposed policy is part of the state government’s aggressive push to curb vehicular pollution in national capital. The Delhi government is looking at phasing out autorickshaws running on CNG, proposing to stop new registrations from 15 August, 2025 and deny renewal of existing permits. For goods carriers, too, no new diesel, petrol, or CNG… Continue reading Delhi plans all-electric 3Ws, CVs and public use vehicles by 2027
Pune RTO’s plan to launch mobile app for complaints against errant auto drivers yet to take off
Parth Sonavane, another daily commuter and Shivajinagar resident, questioned the delay in launching the app. The Pune RTO‘s plan to launch a dedicated mobile application for people to register complaints against errant autorickshaws is still on paper. The transport body had decided to hire a private agency to develop the app after the WhatsApp number… Continue reading Pune RTO’s plan to launch mobile app for complaints against errant auto drivers yet to take off
CNG price hiked by ₹1.5, PNG by ₹1
The CNG price was hiked twice in Nov and for a third time in Dec last year. This is the fourth hike in CNG rates in six months. CNG price hiked by ₹1.5, PNG by ₹1The price of CNG across the MMR will increase by Rs 1.5 per kg, while the piped cooking gas will… Continue reading CNG price hiked by ₹1.5, PNG by ₹1
Steelbird launches SBH-64 ZIP RF half-face helmet
The SBH-64 ZIP RF is priced from ₹999. Steelbird Helmets has launched the SBH-64 ZIP RF, a half-face helmet aimed at urban riders. The helmet features a rear spoiler and an extended polycarbonate visor that offers full facial coverage while maintaining ventilation. The design includes a neck pad for support and interiors that are multipored,… Continue reading Steelbird launches SBH-64 ZIP RF half-face helmet
India’s EV uptake hits 7.8% in FY25; are we on track to achieve 2030 target?
Several state EV policies are nearing expiration, which threatens sustained investor confidence. New Delhi: Electric vehicle (EV) adoption is facing a roadblock globally, with sales struggling to meet expectations in the US and Europe. According to BCG statistics, battery electric vehicles (BEVs) accounted for about 5 per cent of passenger car sales in China and… Continue reading India’s EV uptake hits 7.8% in FY25; are we on track to achieve 2030 target?
India to formalise incentives for critical minerals recycling this year, sources say
Among other things, the scheme should help to expand India’s capacity to recycle lithium-ion batteries from the current 75,000 metric tons a year, one of the sources said. India plans to launch incentives for the recycling of 24 critical minerals this year including lithium and cobalt, two sources aware of the matter said, as part… Continue reading India to formalise incentives for critical minerals recycling this year, sources say
Tesla’s Elon Musk personally appeals to Trump to scrap tariffs: Report
Musk, who runs Tesla and has investments across the globe, has long been wary of tariffs. With Tesla manufacturing and selling in both China and the US, protectionist policies can hit his bottom line hard. Elon Musk has made personal appeals to Donald Trump to reverse his new wave of sweeping tariffs, The Washington Post… Continue reading Tesla’s Elon Musk personally appeals to Trump to scrap tariffs: Report