Global emissions from energy rose by 410 million tonnes, or 1.1%, in 2023 to 37.4 billion tonnes, the IEA analysis showed. Global energy-related emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) hit a record high last year, driven partly by increased fossil fuel use in countries where droughts hampered hydropower production, International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Friday.… Continue reading Global energy-related CO2 emissions hit record high in 2023 – IEA
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The politics and economics behind Biden’s China-car espionage probe
Biden nodded to that economic threat in his statement voicing concerns about espionage: “We’re going to make sure the future of the auto industry will be made here in America with American workers.” President Joe Biden, vowing to “do right by U.S. auto workers,” launched an investigation this week into whether Chinese-made vehicles could be… Continue reading The politics and economics behind Biden’s China-car espionage probe
Tata Steel, Tata Motors gain in special stock market session
BSE Sensex was at 73,860.26 points, up 114.91 points. New Delhi: Tata Steel, Tata Motors were the top Sensex gainers on Saturday in a special stock market session. BSE Sensex was at 73,860.26 points, up 114.91 points. The special stock market session is part of the framework for the business continuity plan and disaster recovery… Continue reading Tata Steel, Tata Motors gain in special stock market session
India’s power consumption rises over 8 pc to 127.79 billion units in February
There were 29 days in February as 2024 is a leap year. Thus the growth rate of power consumption in February is slightly higher. India’s power consumption grew over 8 per cent to 127.79 Billion Units (BU) in February as compared to the year-ago period, according to government data. In February 2023, power consumption stood… Continue reading India’s power consumption rises over 8 pc to 127.79 billion units in February
Auto Wholesales in Feb: PV dispatches at new high, 2Ws grow in double-digits, CVs muted
Retail sales for PVs are estimated at 3.35 lakh units in February, when compared to 3.01 lakh in the corresponding month of last year, again a growth of 11%. New Delhi: Dispatches of passenger vehicles (PVs) and two- wheelers during February were in green and reflected a positive trend. However, sales of commercial vehicles (CVs)… Continue reading Auto Wholesales in Feb: PV dispatches at new high, 2Ws grow in double-digits, CVs muted
Elon Musk sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming betrayal of its goal to benefit humanity
Under its founding agreement, OpenAI would also make its code open to the public instead of walling it off for any private company’s gains, the lawsuit says. Elon Musk is suing OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman over what he says is a betrayal of the ChatGPT maker’s founding aims of benefiting humanity rather than… Continue reading Elon Musk sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming betrayal of its goal to benefit humanity
Sales of cars, sedans, utility vehicles see their best-ever February
Automakers in India mostly report wholesale dispatches from factories to dealerships and not retail sales to customers. Sales of sport utility vehicles, motorcycles and scooters in the local market increased in healthy double digits in February, on the back of improved supplies and sustained consumer demand. Sales of commercial vehicles and tractors though remained muted,… Continue reading Sales of cars, sedans, utility vehicles see their best-ever February
TVS Motor domestic 2W sales up 21% to 2,67,502 units in February 2024
TVS recorded a growth of 16% for EV sales with sales increasing from 15,522 units in February 2023 to 17,959 units in February 2024. New Delhi: TVS Motor Company recorded monthly sales of 3,68,424 units in February 2024 with a growth of 33% as against 2,76,150 units in February 2023. Total two-wheeler sales increased 34%… Continue reading TVS Motor domestic 2W sales up 21% to 2,67,502 units in February 2024
Auto sales sustain growth in February
Updated On Mar 1, 2024 at 04:20 PM IST Read by: 100 Industry Professionals Read by 100 Industry Professionals Its sports utility vehicles (SUV) and multi-utility vehicle models were “at the forefront of this demand surge”, said Toyota. Indian automakers continued to report a steady rise in sales in February, helped by demand for two-wheelers… Continue reading Auto sales sustain growth in February
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi launches "Coal Logistics Plan and Policy"
This transformative approach is expected to minimize air pollution, alleviate traffic congestion, and reduce carbon emissions by approximately 100,000 tonnes per annum. Union Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on Thrusday launched the “Coal Logistics Plan and Policy” organized by the Indian National Committee World Mining Congress with the patronage of the Ministry… Continue reading Union Minister Pralhad Joshi launches "Coal Logistics Plan and Policy"