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Coimbatore Corporation finalizes bidder for Vellalore bio-CNG plant

He said the biofuel obtained from the plant could either be converted into energy or used as a compressed gas. The Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation (CCMC) has finalized the highest bidder for the installation of a bio-CNG plant at Vellalore dumpyard. The project will be executed in a public private partnership (PPP) mode at an… Continue reading Coimbatore Corporation finalizes bidder for Vellalore bio-CNG plant

Trump draws criticism from Michigan biz and auto groups as auto tariffs remain

Vehicles made in Mexico and Canada face the levy, but automakers compliant with the terms of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement can deduct the value of U.S. content. President Donald Trump on Wednesday paused for 90 days many tariffs but is not halting 25per cent tariffs on automotive imports and looming tariffs on auto parts, drawing criticism… Continue reading Trump draws criticism from Michigan biz and auto groups as auto tariffs remain

Foxconn wants to work with Nissan on EVs, says strategy Chief

“From our perspective, the compatibility with Japanese automakers, especially Nissan, will become a strength” for Foxconn, Nikkei cited Seki, a former senior Nissan executive, as saying. Foxconn wants to cooperate with Nissan but is currently not engaging with the Japanese automaker, an executive in charge of the Taiwan company’s electric vehicle business told the Nikkei… Continue reading Foxconn wants to work with Nissan on EVs, says strategy Chief

Audi India incorporates 5,500 new EV charging points under ‘charge my Audi’ initiative

Audi has extended complimentary charging for all e-tron customers until December 31, 2025. To aid the EV adoption in the country, Audi India has significantly expanded its electric vehicle charging network, adding over 5,500 charging points under its “Charge My Audi” initiative’s second phase. This expansion brings the total network to over 6,500 charging points.… Continue reading Audi India incorporates 5,500 new EV charging points under ‘charge my Audi’ initiative

Delhi Plans to phase out non-electric 3-wheelers, 2-wheelers

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

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