CM Mohan Charan Majhi recently stated that monetary assistance should be provided to transport operators to install ADAS devices in their commercial vehicles. State govt has initiated measures to reduce accident fatalities by promoting advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) and revoking driving licences (DL) of repeat traffic violators. During a senior-level road safety meeting here… Continue reading Plan for advanced assistance system, revoking driver licences to curb accidents in Odisha
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Firms in 10 major manufacturing sectors to invest USD 81.8 billion in 2025
The secondary battery and steel industries, however, will likely decrease their investment due to sluggish demand and oversupply issues. South Korean companies in 10 key manufacturing sectors, including the semiconductor industry, plan to invest a combined 119 trillion won (USD 81.8 billion) this year to foster sustainable growth, the industry ministry here said on Wednesday.… Continue reading Firms in 10 major manufacturing sectors to invest USD 81.8 billion in 2025
Tata Power Renewable Energy, ONGC sign MoU to explore battery energy storage systems
The MoU was signed on February 12, 2025, during the India Energy Week Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), a subsidiary of The Tata Power Company Limited, and Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore joint opportunities in the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) sector… Continue reading Tata Power Renewable Energy, ONGC sign MoU to explore battery energy storage systems
Honeywell, AM Green sign MoU to assess feasibility of SAF, green methanol, and green hydrogen production
New Delhi: Honeywell and AM Green signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) during India Energy Week 2025 to assess the techno-economic feasibility of producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from ethanol, green methanol from carbon dioxide (CO₂) emission sources, and green hydrogen. The feasibility study is expected to conclude by mid-2025. The collaboration aims to reduce… Continue reading Honeywell, AM Green sign MoU to assess feasibility of SAF, green methanol, and green hydrogen production
India could cut 6.3 MMT CO₂ emissions by 2035 with green hydrogen shift: Report
New Delhi: Replacing 15% of India’s refinery hydrogen consumption with green hydrogen could reduce carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions by approximately 6.3 million metric tonnes (MMT) by 2035, according to EY-Parthenon’s report, “How Green Manufacturing is Reshaping India’s Industrial Landscape,” launched at India Energy Week 2025. India’s refineries currently consume around 2.7 MMT of hydrogen annually,… Continue reading India could cut 6.3 MMT CO₂ emissions by 2035 with green hydrogen shift: Report
Massachusetts voter-approved vehicle data access measure survives court challenge
The Alliance for Automotive Innovation argued the measure impermissibly forces automakers to degrade cybersecurity controls related to safety- and emissions-critical vehicle functions. A federal judge on Tuesday rejected a challenge by a group representing automakers to a Massachusetts voter-approved measure that expanded access to vehicle data and allowed independent shops to repair increasingly sophisticated automotive… Continue reading Massachusetts voter-approved vehicle data access measure survives court challenge
India weighs temporary tax on cheap Chinese steel import
India is also looking to diversify sources of steel-making raw materials such as coking coal, Kumaraswamy said, looking towards Canada, Russia, Mongolia, Mozambique, and the United States. India could impose a temporary tax of 15%-25% on steel from China in as soon as six months because of the “serious challenge” to domestic producers from cheap… Continue reading India weighs temporary tax on cheap Chinese steel import
Billion Electric appoints Pirojshaw Sarkari as advisory council lead
Pirojshaw Sarkari, Billion Electric Billion Electric Mobility (BillionE) has appointed Pirojshaw Sarkari (Phil) as the lead of its advisory council to oversee the development of a robust EV charging network for electric trucks and buses along highways. Sarkari, a seasoned logistics and supply chain management professional with over 30 years of experience, will leverage his… Continue reading Billion Electric appoints Pirojshaw Sarkari as advisory council lead
Executives plot strategy to deal with ‘cost and chaos’ of Trump tariffs
Executives plot strategy to deal with ‘cost and chaos’ of Trump tariffs Executives across industries reliant on steel and aluminum imports were scrambling to offset the cost of Donald Trump’s move to slap 25% tariffs on those key metals after previous tariff threats from the White House that were later scrapped. Companies ranging from Coca-Cola… Continue reading Executives plot strategy to deal with ‘cost and chaos’ of Trump tariffs
Foxconn chief says open to buying Renault’s stake in Nissan
Liu also said Foxconn was looking into a co-operation with Nissan, not a merger. The head of Taiwan’s Foxconn said on Wednesday it was open to buying French auto giant Renault’s stake in Japan’s Nissan after reports last year said it had made an approach for the company. The comments from Foxconn chairman Young Liu… Continue reading Foxconn chief says open to buying Renault’s stake in Nissan