Government selects SAIL, two consortiums for pilot projects for using hydrogen in steelmaking

“As part of the National Green Hydrogen Mission, the Union Government has sanctioned three pilot projects for the use of Hydrogen in steel production,” the MNRE said. The government has sanctioned three pilot projects for using hydrogen in steel production to SAIL and two consortiums, an official statement said on Friday. A financial support of… Continue reading Government selects SAIL, two consortiums for pilot projects for using hydrogen in steelmaking

Monetising customer data in EV charging is redefining India’s automotive future

EV charging stations, equipped with advanced sensors and software, collect invaluable data during charging sessions. New Delhi: India’s EV 30@30 initiative, targeting a 30% share of new car sales by 2030, heralds a transformative era for the nation’s automotive landscape. A KPMG study forecasts India will house 102 million EVs and 2.9 million public charging… Continue reading Monetising customer data in EV charging is redefining India’s automotive future

Secondary long steel producers likely to see 7% rise in revenues in FY25: Crisil Ratings

Producers of long steel products in the secondary sector are expected to see a 7 per cent growth. Producers of long steel products in the secondary sector are expected to see a 7 % growth in their revenues in the ongoing financial year, Crisil Ratings said on Thursday. Secondary steel makers produce recycled products using… Continue reading Secondary long steel producers likely to see 7% rise in revenues in FY25: Crisil Ratings

Shared cabs filling Noida’s public transport gap, but there’s a risk

Despite their affordability, these shared cabs carry significant risks. The city’s inadequate public transport has forced residents to rely on unregulated shared cabs, particularly in areas like sectors 16 and 37, Pari Chowk and Botanical Garden mostly to travel to Delhi. Outside Sector 16 metro station, commercial and private cars queue up each day to… Continue reading Shared cabs filling Noida’s public transport gap, but there’s a risk

Delhi chokes as overall AQI drops to 293

The announcement came after a high-level meeting headed by Delhi Chief Minister Atishi, with Environment Minister Gopal Rai and senior officials. Delhi has been engulfed with a layer of smog on Friday morning as the Air Quality Index dropped to ‘Poor’ category at 293. As per the Central Pollution Control Board, ‘Poor’ AQI can cause… Continue reading Delhi chokes as overall AQI drops to 293

India’s logistics cost will come down to single-digit in two years: Gadkari

Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said India’s logistics cost will come down to single-digit within the next two years. Addressing an event organised by NITI Aayog, Gadkari said the ministry is constructing several highways and expressways, which will help reduce India’s… Continue reading India’s logistics cost will come down to single-digit in two years: Gadkari

GRAP 1 in force, but AQI still turns poor, no relief soon

Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) at 4pm was 230, s steep rise from 198 a day earlier. New Delhi: The city’s air quality turned poor on Wednesday after a day’s reprieve. Coarser PM10 particles and ozone were the major pollutants were the reasons behind the poor-category air quality. The pollution in Anand Vihar remained the… Continue reading GRAP 1 in force, but AQI still turns poor, no relief soon

IIT Indore develops catalyst for economical production of pure hydrogen from methanol

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indore has developed a catalyst to produce pure hydrogen from methanol. The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indore has developed a catalyst to produce pure hydrogen from methanol at a much lower temperature than traditional methods, and in a cost-effective manner, an official said on Wednesday. A catalyst is… Continue reading IIT Indore develops catalyst for economical production of pure hydrogen from methanol

DEWA grants first independent EV Charge Point Operator licences in Dubai

UAEV is proud to be one of the first receivers of the Independent CPO licences for EV charging stations in Dubai. Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has issued the first two Independent Charge Point Operator (CPO) licences for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Dubai to Tesla and UAEV. This milestone falls under DEWA’s… Continue reading DEWA grants first independent EV Charge Point Operator licences in Dubai

The world will be fueled by electricity but even more clean energy is needed, says report

China already accounts for half the world’s electric cars on the road. The world is set to make abundant energy by the second half of the decade as the production of batteries and solar panels surges – but there’ll also be an excess of planet-warming fossil fuels, a report released Wednesday by the International Energy… Continue reading The world will be fueled by electricity but even more clean energy is needed, says report