New Delhi: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has installed 85 electric vehicle charging stations at 82 locations and 92 more such facilities are to be set up by December, officials said on Friday. The Government of India is promoting EVs adoption in India and has recently announced its target to reach 25 per cent EV… Continue reading 85 EV charging stations installed at 82 locations; 92 more to be set up by Dec: MCD
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VIP vehicle numbers: Maha transport dept issues notification for proposed fee structure with hike
Hence, an out of series VIP number will cost Rs 18 lakh, which incidentally is the cost of several new cars in the mid-segment. Mumbai: The Maharashtra transport department has issued a draft notification to hike fees for VIP numbers for new vehicles, an official said on Friday. As per the draft notification, the number… Continue reading VIP vehicle numbers: Maha transport dept issues notification for proposed fee structure with hike
Delhi cops issue over 40 challans for not wearing rear seat belt
The Delhi Traffic Police issued over 1.2 crore notices last year to offenders for not wearing seat belts, improper parking, jumping red lights and speeding. New Delhi, Delhi Police on Thursday issued more than 40 challans to commuters for not wearing seat belts in the rear seats of their vehicles on the second day of… Continue reading Delhi cops issue over 40 challans for not wearing rear seat belt
Public transport is service, not meant for profit: Delhi minister Kailash Gahlot
NEW DELHI: Amid the ongoing debate over freebies, Delhi transport minister Kailash Gahlot on Thursday defended the city government’s decision to provide free ride in state buses to women passengers. He also said public transport should be treated as a “service” and not for making profit. Speaking at a conference on electric mobility organised by… Continue reading Public transport is service, not meant for profit: Delhi minister Kailash Gahlot
Indian diplomats upset with Punjab CM’s false claim on BMW setting manufacturing plant
New Delhi, The diplomats in the External Affairs Ministry in India and the abroad are troubled with the claims made by the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann about setting up of a new BMW manufacturing plant in Punjab which was later refuted by the leading auto giant BMW. According to a source with the Ministry,… Continue reading Indian diplomats upset with Punjab CM’s false claim on BMW setting manufacturing plant
Shell to set up 10000 EV charging points, expand retail outlets
Currently, Shell has over 330 fuel retail outlets in eight states and the company will be expanding the same to 1200. Shell India will set up 1200 fuel retail outlets and 10,000 electric vehicle charging points in the country, said senior officials from the company. “As part of our global strategy within Shell Group and… Continue reading Shell to set up 10000 EV charging points, expand retail outlets
Gadkari asks OEMs to give discounts on buying new vehicles after scrapping old ones
Reiterating the importance of localisation, Gadkari urged that the auto industry should make a list of items it is importing and do a study to find out how many of them can be locally manufactured. New Delhi: Union Minister for Road Transport Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday asked OEMs to offer more discounts on buying new… Continue reading Gadkari asks OEMs to give discounts on buying new vehicles after scrapping old ones
Bharat NCAP safety norms to boost auto exports from India, says Nitin Gadkari
New Delhi: Focusing on improving exports and reducing imports, Union Minister Nintin Gadkari said that the upcoming Bharat NCAP safety norms can play a big role in increasing India’s export potential. He asked the automobile manufacturers to shift from being cost- centric to quality- centric. “Bharat NCAP will be a big tool to increase the… Continue reading Bharat NCAP safety norms to boost auto exports from India, says Nitin Gadkari
SIAM appoints Vinod Aggarwal as president for 2022-23
Vinod Aggarwal, MD & CEO, Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles (VECV), as its president for 2022-23. New Delhi: The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) on Thursday said it has elected Vinod Aggarwal, MD & CEO, Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles (VECV), as its president for 2022-23. Aggarwal, who was the vice president of SIAM, succeeds Kenichi… Continue reading SIAM appoints Vinod Aggarwal as president for 2022-23
Tata Power to develop 4 MWp solar project at Pune plant
Tata Motors stated that the step has been taken by the company to increase the proportion of renewable energy usage in its operations. Tata Motors and Tata Power on Wednesday entered in a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to establish a 4 MWp on-site solar project at Tata Motors’ Pune plant. The installation is collectively expected… Continue reading Tata Power to develop 4 MWp solar project at Pune plant