While traditional mining faces environmental, social, and logistical hurdles, India sits on an untapped urban mine of immense potential: its electronic waste and spent lithium-ion batteries. In 2010, a quiet but strategic event took place which would later alter the world’s relationship with critical minerals. Following a maritime dispute with Japan, China implemented a temporary… Continue reading Clean tech revolution: Key role of critical minerals in Atmanirbhar Bharat
Author: Economic Times of India Online News
Ludhiana Municipal Corporation to launch 100 electric vehicle charging stations for sustainable urban transport
Before installation begins, the selected company will conduct a survey of major roads to identify suitable locations for the stations. In a major step towards sustainable urban transport, the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation (MC) plans to establish 100 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the city. With over 60,000 EVs already on the roads, the move… Continue reading Ludhiana Municipal Corporation to launch 100 electric vehicle charging stations for sustainable urban transport
EV and auto manufacturing ecosystem turbocharges robotics startup growth
For robotic systems, real-time decision-making is critical, and that requires processing at the edge since sending data to the cloud introduces unacceptable latency. Robotics startups are benefitting from the growth in another industry, automobiles, as both share several components. The growing automotive manufacturing ecosystem makes it easier for the startups to source these parts, helping… Continue reading EV and auto manufacturing ecosystem turbocharges robotics startup growth
Japan eyes bigger role in Gujarat’s semiconductor, EV sectors; Envoy meets CM Patel
CM Patel said his government gives priority to the semiconductor sector and is also working with a commitment to provide all the required world-class infrastructure facilities within a defined timeline Japan’s Ambassador to India Keiichi Ono and Japan’s Minister of Economic and Development Affairs Koyoko Hokugo met Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar on… Continue reading Japan eyes bigger role in Gujarat’s semiconductor, EV sectors; Envoy meets CM Patel
PLI-Auto scheme draws ₹29,576 cr investment, creates nearly 45,000 jobs: Kumaraswamy
Scheme is central to the government’s broader push for Atmanirbhar Bharat and aims to establish India as a manufacturing powerhouse for future-ready, clean, and advanced mobility solutions. Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, H D Kumaraswamy, on Thursday said that the government’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for the automobile and auto component industry… Continue reading PLI-Auto scheme draws ₹29,576 cr investment, creates nearly 45,000 jobs: Kumaraswamy
China’s Chery, BYD may have to repay subsidies after audit finds irregularities
Models of the Chery Omoda 5 and Chery Omoda E5 on display. China’s Chery and BYD improperly claimed a combined $53 million in government subsidies for eco-friendly vehicles sold in the five years to 2020, accounting for nearly 60% of improper claims, an industry ministry audit found. The audit documents did not lay out any… Continue reading China’s Chery, BYD may have to repay subsidies after audit finds irregularities
MP Materials seals mega rare-earths deal with US to break China’s grip
MP Materials inks multibillion-dollar deal with U.S. to ramp up rare earth magnet output, aiming to cut reliance on China for critical tech components. MP Materials unveiled a multibillion-dollar deal with the U.S. government on Thursday to boost output of rare earth magnets and help loosen China’s grip on the materials used to build weapons,… Continue reading MP Materials seals mega rare-earths deal with US to break China’s grip
Uttarakhand reviews draft EV policy 2025, focus on incentives and ecosystem development
Of the over 42 lakh registered vehicles in Uttarakhand, 84,614 are electric — a number expected to grow significantly with the implementation of a dedicated EV policy. The Uttarakhand Transport Department, in coordination with other key state departments, held a high-level meeting on Thursday to deliberate on the draft Electric Vehicle (Manufacturing and Purchase) Policy… Continue reading Uttarakhand reviews draft EV policy 2025, focus on incentives and ecosystem development
Tata Motors, M&M, three others may raise ₹2,000 cr and PLI claims
Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Bajaj Auto, Ola Electric, and TVS Motor may claim over ₹2,000 crore under the auto PLI scheme this fiscal, as per a government assessment. Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), Bajaj Auto, Ola Electric Technologies and TVS Motor Company could raise claims totalling more than ₹2,000 crore this fiscal year… Continue reading Tata Motors, M&M, three others may raise ₹2,000 cr and PLI claims
India on track to achieve clean mobility goals: Minister
New Delhi, India’s fastest-growing major economy, is steadily advancing on its clean mobility mission, Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways Harsh Malhotra said on Thursday.Ask ChatGPT New Delhi, India, which is the fastest-growing major economy, is on track on its mission to clean mobility journey, Minister of State for Road, Transport and Highways,… Continue reading India on track to achieve clean mobility goals: Minister