To reduce private vehicle use, the plan advocates better public transport, last-mile connectivity and congestion charges. New Delhi: Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has released a seven-point agenda titled “Our Right to Clean Air is Non-Negotiable”, demanding action for Delhi-NCR. The plan urges measures such as replacing the commercial vehicle fleet, reducing personal vehicles,… Continue reading Clean fuel use & curbs on farm fires among actions suggested
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Anand Mahindra is impressed with this Indian city that has gone completely traffic-signal free
Anand Mahindra Kota, Rajasthan, has become India’s first city to run entirely without traffic lights, a rare urban milestone that even caught business leader Anand Mahindra’s attention, who reacted by asking, “Has this been implemented throughout the city?? Very, very impressive, indeed.” In a breakthrough for urban mobility, Kota, known across India as the “coaching… Continue reading Anand Mahindra is impressed with this Indian city that has gone completely traffic-signal free
Bhubaneswar transport department draws up plans to curb accidents
The SOP also mandates strict enforcement against passenger overloading. The Bhubaneswar transport department has drawn up a comprehensive action plan to curb road accidents and fatalities during the high-risk winter and picnic season, spanning Dec to March. Officials note that this period is particularly vulnerable due to increased travel and reduced visibility caused by fog.… Continue reading Bhubaneswar transport department draws up plans to curb accidents
Iron ore posts third weekly gain on infrastructure demand
Iron ore futures softened recently on worries over Chinas property sector, but losses were limited as Bloomberg reported that policymakers might roll out fresh support measures, said analysts from ANZ. Iron ore futures prices dipped on Friday, but logged their third straight weekly gain on recent infrastructure demand. The most-traded January iron ore contract on… Continue reading Iron ore posts third weekly gain on infrastructure demand
MiniMines to set up ₹350 crore critical minerals refining complex in Bengaluru
The company added that the company estimates that every ₹1 crore of output from the complex could generate nearly ₹3 crore of downstream value across supply chains. MiniMines Cleantech Solutions, the first CPCB-certified R4 battery recycler in South India, on Friday said it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Electronics, IT… Continue reading MiniMines to set up ₹350 crore critical minerals refining complex in Bengaluru
Fossil fuel out: Gujarat government mulls shift to EV fleet
With the aim of reducing pollution caused by fossil fuels, the Gujarat govt has drawn up a plan to replace all govt vehicles operating on petrol and diesel with electric vehicles (EVs) in a phased manner. According to top govt sources, comprehensive guidelines for phasing out vehicles running on petrol and diesel are expected to… Continue reading Fossil fuel out: Gujarat government mulls shift to EV fleet
India needs targeted public finance to scale green steel, avoid carbon lock-in: IEEFA
Nearly $ 24 billion has been injected into steel decarbonisation projects. Virtually every major green steel initiative globally has relied on substantial public finance to reach viability. India needs to deploy public capital strategically to bridge the financing gap for green steel projects which are technically proven but still considered risky for private finance, and… Continue reading India needs targeted public finance to scale green steel, avoid carbon lock-in: IEEFA
Vedanta Aluminium expands electric forklift fleet to 142 units
The company stated that the expansion aligns with its target of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and its goal of decarbonising its light motor vehicle fleet by 2030. Vedanta Aluminium has expanded its lithium-ion battery-powered electric forklift fleet to 142 units across its operations in Odisha and Chhattisgarh, more than doubling its previous deployment.… Continue reading Vedanta Aluminium expands electric forklift fleet to 142 units
India’s rare earth processing push can transform auto & EV supply chains: Mayuresh Joshi
He says reducing dependence on Chinese exports is crucial, especially after Beijings earlier export restrictions created shortages across global supply chains. India’s long-awaited move to boost domestic rare earth processing has the potential to reshape manufacturing supply chains, sharply reduce reliance on China, and strengthen the country’s auto, EV and aerospace sectors, says Mayuresh Joshi,… Continue reading India’s rare earth processing push can transform auto & EV supply chains: Mayuresh Joshi
Auto industry set for double-digit growth across segments in November: Report
Passenger vehicle volumes are projected to rise 13 per cent year-on-year, aided by GST cuts, financing availability and rural demand, along with support from new model launches. India’s automobile industry is poised to deliver double-digit year-on-year growth across two-wheelers, passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles in November 2025, supported by strong consumer sentiment and improved affordability… Continue reading Auto industry set for double-digit growth across segments in November: Report