National Green Tribunal observed that it reflected a lapse by the authorities in preventing the dip in air quality in NCR. Noting that Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) was 364 in the very poor category on Oct 23, National Green Tribunal observed that it reflected a lapse by the authorities in preventing the dip in… Continue reading ‘Very poor’ AQI reflects lapse by authorities: NGT
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Consumers exploring both luxury, sustainable mobility alternatives: Survey
With hybrid vehicles gaining traction, they are expected to act as a bridge, building consumer familiarity with alternative technologies and ultimately accelerating future EV adoption, it opined. Consumers are exploring both luxury and sustainable alternatives, setting the stage for a new era in the Indian automotive sector, according to a survey by Grant Thornton Bharat.… Continue reading Consumers exploring both luxury, sustainable mobility alternatives: Survey
UAE corporates unite for Zero Emission Vehicles: The Road2.0 initiative
By the end of this year, Road2.0 signatories will have put 90 Commercial EVs on UAE roads. Corporate signatories of the ‘Road2.0 powered by UACA’ initiative have published a declaration of their intent to adopt and promote zero emission vehicles (vehicles operating without producing tailpipe emissions), in a first-of-its-kind showcase of the robust corporate demand… Continue reading UAE corporates unite for Zero Emission Vehicles: The Road2.0 initiative
UAE corporates publish declaration to adopt, promote electric vehicle ecosystem
The collaborative endeavour demonstrates strong corporate leadership in support of UAE’s Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative and the UAE’s Demand Side Management Programme. Corporate signatories of the ‘Road2.0 powered by UACA‘ initiative have published a declaration of their intent to adopt and promote zero emission vehicles (vehicles operating without producing tailpipe emissions), in a… Continue reading UAE corporates publish declaration to adopt, promote electric vehicle ecosystem
Rio Tinto signs MOU with China’s Nanjing steel on decarbonisation
Rio Tinto last year signed a MoU with China Baowu, the world’s biggest steelmaker by volume, to develop projects aimed at enabling lower grade ore to be used in low-carbon steelmaking. The world’s largest iron ore miner Rio Tinto said on Friday it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with China’s Nanjing Iron and Steel… Continue reading Rio Tinto signs MOU with China’s Nanjing steel on decarbonisation
China Evergrande’s EV unit to cease discussions for stake sale
The company said an application has been made for the resumption of trading in shares on stock exchange from Oct. 28. China Evergrande New Energy Vehicle said on Friday that its potential sellers have decided to cease talks for a stake sale in the company, which is the electric vehicle unit of the debt-laden China… Continue reading China Evergrande’s EV unit to cease discussions for stake sale
EU, China agree to more talks on potential alternatives to EV tariffs
China said it would continue to conduct its investigations and that they complied with Chinese and World Trade Organization rules. The European Union and China have agreed to hold further technical negotiations soon on possible alternatives to tariffs on China-built electric vehicles, the European Commission and China’s commerce ministry said on Friday. The EU is… Continue reading EU, China agree to more talks on potential alternatives to EV tariffs
AQI improves to poor, but likely to move back to very poor or severe
According to the air quality early warning system, AQI is likely to deteriorate to very poor again as the wind is likely to stop. AQI on Friday improved to poor from very poor due to strong surface winds in Delhi. The lowering of AQI, indicative of a lower level of pollutants, is likely to be… Continue reading AQI improves to poor, but likely to move back to very poor or severe
Paisalo Digital partners with Mahindra to enhance financing for electric commercial vehicles in India
The partnership will provide innovative financing packages for commercial EV and ICE vehicle buyers, featuring competitive interest rates and minimal documentation processes. Paisalo Digital has announced a collaboration with Mahindra Last Mile Mobility Limited (MLMML), a subsidiary of Mahindra and Mahindra, to provide tailored financing solutions for MLMML’s commercial electric and internal combustion engine (ICE)… Continue reading Paisalo Digital partners with Mahindra to enhance financing for electric commercial vehicles in India
Apollo Tyres launches skill training centre for transgenders in Hyderabad
During the inauguration, the Apollo Tyres Foundation placed an order for 500 jute bags from the trainees and assured more orders in the future to inspire and motivate them. Apollo Tyres has inaugurated a skill training centre for transgender individuals in Auto Nagar, Hyderabad, aiming to empower 20 transgenders in jute bag making. This initiative,… Continue reading Apollo Tyres launches skill training centre for transgenders in Hyderabad