‘PPPs key to infra mobility powered by hydrogen’

Investments in hydrogen refuelling stations – similar to the charging infrastructure being developed for EVs. Public-private partnerships would be crucial to create the required infrastructure for hydrogen-powered mobility in India, experts opined at the G-STIC conference here. The 7th G-STIC conference, which saw the participation of experts and stakeholders from around the world to harmonise… Continue reading ‘PPPs key to infra mobility powered by hydrogen’

EU, China agree to more talks on potential alternatives to EV tariffs

The EU is set to impose additional tariffs of up to 35.3% next week on electric vehicles built in China. The European Union and China have agreed to hold further technical negotiations soon on possible alternatives to tariffs on China-built electric vehicles, although significant gaps remain, the European Commission said on Friday. The EU is… Continue reading EU, China agree to more talks on potential alternatives to EV tariffs

Thaw in China ties unlikely to deter India’s plans for steel tariffs

Last week, Reuters reported that India’s steel ministry was backing a temporary tariff or “safeguard duty”, a broad measure that also covers countries with which the South Asian nation has free trade pacts. Signs of thawing ties a day after the leaders of India and China met are unlikely to deter New Delhi’s plans to… Continue reading Thaw in China ties unlikely to deter India’s plans for steel tariffs

India has 360 proposals for ropeway and cable car: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Thursday, said that India has 360 proposals of rope way and cable cars worth USD 7.93 billion. He was addressing the event ,”Financing of cutting-edge product’s from Germany, Austria and Switzerland in the national capital. Gadkari… Continue reading India has 360 proposals for ropeway and cable car: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari

China-EU EV tariff spat: Beijing asks carmakers to halt Europe expansion

China’s directive-which isn’t a mandatory order-may fuel tensions as both powers vie for dominance of the automobile industry. China is pressuring its automakers to pause expansion in the European Union (EU) due to the escalating trade conflict over electric vehicles, people familiar with the matter said. Beijing is telling manufacturers to put on hold active… Continue reading China-EU EV tariff spat: Beijing asks carmakers to halt Europe expansion

Schneider Electric partners with Noida International Airport to implement advanced energy management solutions

Schneider Electric will also provide ongoing support, including maintenance, upgrades, and scalability of the implemented solutions. Schneider Electric has formed a strategic partnership with Noida International Airport to roll out comprehensive building and energy management solutions, aimed at improving the airport’s operational efficiency and sustainability. The partnership involves the implementation of Electrical SCADA and Advanced… Continue reading Schneider Electric partners with Noida International Airport to implement advanced energy management solutions

Rupee to round off a quiet week clinging to all-time low

The rupee trickled to an all-time low of 84.0825 on Tuesday, without any sort of follow-through. The Indian rupee will be caught between a softer dollar on one side and outflows on the other on the last day of a week in which the local currency has held a 3 paisa range – its narrowest… Continue reading Rupee to round off a quiet week clinging to all-time low

At DDMA meeting, authorities discuss dust mitigation, staggered office timings

A special drive will be launched to stop diesel buses, from the neighbouring states, from entering the city, the minister said and warned of action against violations, he said. New Delhi: Dust removal and mitigation on a mission mode will be the focus area of the multiple agencies engaged with the implementation of anti-pollution measures… Continue reading At DDMA meeting, authorities discuss dust mitigation, staggered office timings

China carmakers to double manufacturing capacity abroad to beat tariffs

Chinese carmakers have built and commissioned full-process manufacturing plants across nine countries. Chinese automakers could more than double their overseas full-process manufacturing capacity to beat punitive import tariffs and meet surging demand in emerging markets, according to BloombergNEF. Exports and knockdown assembly – where key parts of cars are made in China then shipped overseas… Continue reading China carmakers to double manufacturing capacity abroad to beat tariffs

US automakers urged to innovate despite tariffs on Chinese rivals

The U.S. government is stepping up efforts to protect industry stateside. Leaders from American automakers and their suppliers said at a Reuters event in Detroit this week that the industry cannot afford complacency while tariffs on Chinese competitors provide some short-term relief. China’s BYD and other rivals are building low-cost and technologically advanced battery-powered vehicles,… Continue reading US automakers urged to innovate despite tariffs on Chinese rivals