Typically, plants are spaced three metres apart, but for this project, the gap will be reduced to ensure a thick green cover. The dual-row planting will include hedge plants for safety and flowering plants for aesthetics, he said. In response to the rising number of accidents and pedestrian fatalities along the National Highway, the National… Continue reading NHAI plans green barriers to curb pedestrian deaths on NH
Author: Economic Times of India Online News
Iron ore rebounds as traders cheer Sino-US trade progress
Rebar added 0.61%, hot-rolled coil rose 0.81% and wire rod advanced 0.55%, while stainless steel shed 0.28%. Iron ore futures prices rebounded on Wednesday, as signs of progress in trade talks between the world’s two largest economies bolstered sentiment, although uncertainty over a final agreement and softening steel demand capped further gains. Officials from the… Continue reading Iron ore rebounds as traders cheer Sino-US trade progress
Zimbabwe to ban export of lithium concentrates from 2027
Lithium sulphate is an intermediate product which can be refined into a battery-grade material such as lithium hydroxide or lithium carbonate used in battery manufacturing. Zimbabwe will ban the export of lithium concentrates from 2027 as it extends its push for more local processing, mines minister Winston Chitando said on Tuesday. Africa’s top producer of… Continue reading Zimbabwe to ban export of lithium concentrates from 2027
GM to invest $4 billion in three US facilities as it ramps up gas-powered vehicles
In a statement, the largest U.S. automaker said it expects to make “new future investments in Fairfax for GM’s next generation of affordable EVs.” General Motors said on Tuesday it is planning to invest about $4 billion over the next two years at three U.S. facilities in Michigan, Kansas, and Tennessee as it moves to… Continue reading GM to invest $4 billion in three US facilities as it ramps up gas-powered vehicles
Tesla’s public robotaxi rides set for tentative June 22 start, CEO Musk says
The company then plans to expand operations to other U.S. states later in the year, including California which has stringent AV regulations. Tesla tentatively plans to begin offering rides on its self-driving robotaxis to the public on June 22, CEO Elon Musk said on Tuesday, as investors and fans of the electric vehicle maker eagerly… Continue reading Tesla’s public robotaxi rides set for tentative June 22 start, CEO Musk says
Nitin Gadkari inaugurates OPG Mobility’s Ferrato EV dealership in Nagpur
Founder OM Prakash Gupta said the launch marks a key milestone in expanding the company’s presence in central India, with plans to scale into western and southern markets. In a boost to India’s electric mobility drive, OPG Mobility (formerly Okaya EV) inaugurated its new Ferrato two-wheeler dealership, Vajra E Scooter, at 3-Nal Chowk, Gandhibagh in… Continue reading Nitin Gadkari inaugurates OPG Mobility’s Ferrato EV dealership in Nagpur
Greaves Electric Mobility appoints Vikas Singh as Managing Director
Vikas Singh, MD, Greaves Electric Mobility Limited Greaves Electric Mobility Limited (GEML), the electric mobility division of Greaves Cotton Limited, has appointed Vikas Singh as its new Managing Director, effective June 2, 2025. The current management team will report to him. The company stated that Singh’s appointment is part of its long-term strategic vision and… Continue reading Greaves Electric Mobility appoints Vikas Singh as Managing Director
Stellantis offers voluntary redundancy scheme at Turin plant
Luigi Paone of Uilm, one of the unions which agreed the voluntary redundancy plan with Stellantis, said it would be aimed at workers closer to retirement age. Stellantis has started a voluntary redundancy plan for 610 workers at its Mirafori plant in Turin, Italy, after introducing the scheme at other Italian facilities, the automaker said… Continue reading Stellantis offers voluntary redundancy scheme at Turin plant
Hyundai Motor has a rare earths stockpile that can last about a year, source says
China produces around 90% of the world’s rare earths, which are essential for the production of vehicles, especially electric vehicle motors. Hyundai Motor has a rare earths stockpile that can last about a year and it does not expect any near-term impact from global supply chain disruptions caused by China’s export curbs, said a person… Continue reading Hyundai Motor has a rare earths stockpile that can last about a year, source says
Cab and auto strike ends in city on CM’s assurance
They also raised concerns over rapidly dropping fare prices due to internal competition among platforms, which they say led to significant financial losses for them. Online cab, auto strike ends in cityWeek-long strike by cab, auto, and bike taxi drivers operating for online platforms like Ola, Uber, and Rapido has ended after CM Bhajan Lal… Continue reading Cab and auto strike ends in city on CM’s assurance