IMS on national roads will be provided, run, and maintained by businesses who respond to a request for proposals (RFP) from the ministry of road transport and highways (MoRTH). New Delhi: India, which has one of the deadliest roads in the world, aims to expand its Incident Management Services (IMS) across all national highways with… Continue reading MoRTH works on Incident Management Services with private participation on all highways
Author: Economic Times of India Online News
Canada’s 2021 carbon emissions fall 8.4% from 2005 levels – gov’t report
The government attributed the progress to factors including fuel switching, modernizing industrial processes and growth in the clean economy. Canada‘s 2021 carbon emissions were 8.4% lower than 2005 levels, a government report showed on Friday, although they rose from 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic kept people at home and depressed economic activity. Canada, the world’s… Continue reading Canada’s 2021 carbon emissions fall 8.4% from 2005 levels – gov’t report
Only INR 180 cr earmarked for electric vehicles’ chargers under FAME-II scheme
The second phase of the scheme was to establish the necessary charging infrastructure required for electric vehicles. Even as the government is keen to increase the footprint of electric vehicles across the country, out of INR 5,171.97 crore allocation made for the Centre’s pet Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles (FAME) scheme for its… Continue reading Only INR 180 cr earmarked for electric vehicles’ chargers under FAME-II scheme
Sidbi offers scheme to help small cos buy EVs
Electric 2/3 wheelers (e-2/3Ws) offer the greatest potential for EV adoption in India, accounting for 79% of passenger road activity and are already cost-competitive relative to conventional vehicles. Mumbai: Small Industries Development Bank of India (Sidbi) has announced a new scheme under which it will provide direct finance at competitive rates for the purchase of… Continue reading Sidbi offers scheme to help small cos buy EVs
Two U.S. Senators write to Tesla CEO Elon Musk after Reuters probe
It alleged that Tesla employees accessed customer data for “tasteless and tortious entertainment” and “the humiliation of those surreptitiously recorded.” Two U.S. senators have written to Elon Musk, Tesla Inc’s chief executive, questioning him about the sharing by employees of sensitive images recorded by cameras in customers’ vehicles. “This apparent willful disregard for the privacy… Continue reading Two U.S. Senators write to Tesla CEO Elon Musk after Reuters probe
Explore free bus travel for labourers: Arvind Kejriwal
Arvind Kejriwal, CM, Delhi New Delhi: Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday asked the labour department to explore the possibility of providing all registered labourers in the capital free travel in public buses. He also directed officials to explore the possibility of providing subsidised housing to them. In a meeting to review the ongoing projects… Continue reading Explore free bus travel for labourers: Arvind Kejriwal
Two advisories recommend BP investors oppose activist climate resolution
The proposal would represent a change in strategy from the one developed by the Board, which implies a potential constraint on the Board to develop and implement strategy. Investor advisories ISS and Glass Lewis recommended BP shareholders oppose a climate resolution filed by activist group Follow This at the company’s annual general meeting later this… Continue reading Two advisories recommend BP investors oppose activist climate resolution
KPI Group partners with UAE-based Tristar Transport to develop green energy solutions
This collaboration between KP and Tristar has the potential to significantly contribute to the development of green energy solutions, which are vital for the sustainable future of our planet. KPI Group has partnered with UAE-based Tristar Transport LLC to develop eco-friendly energy solutions across multiple regions, including the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, America and… Continue reading KPI Group partners with UAE-based Tristar Transport to develop green energy solutions
US energy secretary says G7 can lead global emissions cuts
At the G-7 summit in May last year, member nations set a common goal of achieving a fully or predominantly decarbonized electricity supply by 2035. Wealthy nations can lead by example in cutting carbon emissions, though much faster action is needed to stem global warming, U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said Friday in an interview… Continue reading US energy secretary says G7 can lead global emissions cuts
Context Labs in talks to raise USD 150 million from investors
Context Labs raised USD 28 million in 2022, led by private equity fund BP Energy Partners. Existing investors are expected to reinvest in the business, the person said. Context Labs, a data provider that helps companies track carbon emissions, is looking to raise up to USD 150 million from investors, two people familiar with the… Continue reading Context Labs in talks to raise USD 150 million from investors