The NGT had earlier declined to lift its ban on such vehicles in Delhi-NCR, noting that emissions from diesel vehicles were carcinogenic. The National Green Tribunal has refused to modify its order directing the deregistration of diesel vehicles in Delhi-NCR which are over 10 years old. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar… Continue reading NGT refuses to modify order on deregistration of 10-year-old diesel vehicles
Author: Economic Times of India Online News
Shortage of everything: How Covid-19 exposed the vulnerability in modern global supply chains
Several years from now, as the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic is deconstructed and documented, one phenomenon that dominated headlines in the early days may or may not make the textbooks: supermarket aisles stripped bare of toilet paper, hand sanitizers, and other everyday items across the globe. One year on, the world is learning to… Continue reading Shortage of everything: How Covid-19 exposed the vulnerability in modern global supply chains
Ford counterattacks in ‘cruise’ dispute with GM
DETROIT – Ford Motor Co said late on Friday it will ask the U.S. Patent Office to rescind trademarks obtained by rival General Motors Co for the terms “Cruise” and “Super Cruise,” escalating a brawl GM began by suing Ford over its use of “Blue Cruise” for an automated driving system. The legal fight between… Continue reading Ford counterattacks in ‘cruise’ dispute with GM
New scrapping policy voluntary, but 20 lakh vehicles may be junked in Maharashtra
MUMBAI: Nearly 20 lakh old vehicles in Maharashtra can be scrapped to reduce congestion and pollution once the state comes out with its standard operating procedure in a few days on the vehicle scrapping policy. The policy was nationally launched by PM Modi on Friday. “Although the Centre has launched the policy, the state will… Continue reading New scrapping policy voluntary, but 20 lakh vehicles may be junked in Maharashtra
Turkey raises tax thresholds for some vehicles
ISTANBUL – Turkey has increased the price thresholds at which special consumption tax is imposed on some vehicles, according to the country’s official gazette, a move that will boost sales. “The annual sales could exceed our forecast of 775,000-825,000 with the amendment,” Hayri Erce, the head of the Automotive Distributors’ Association (ODD) said, adding that… Continue reading Turkey raises tax thresholds for some vehicles
Not a right time to implement next stage of emission norms: Maruti Suzuki
Auto industry body SIAM has also sought postponement of CAFE Phase II regulations, which are set to come into force from next year, to April 1, 2024 but are yet to hear from the government regarding the demand. New Delhi: The country’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) has said the implementation of the next… Continue reading Not a right time to implement next stage of emission norms: Maruti Suzuki
Tata Motors to set up vehicle scrapping facility in Gujarat with a partner
The MoU is a part of the Investment Promotion Activity and comes through the Ports and Transport Department of the Gujarat government. New Delhi: Tata Motors on Friday entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Gujarat to support setting up a Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility (RVSF) in Ahmedabad for end-of-life passenger… Continue reading Tata Motors to set up vehicle scrapping facility in Gujarat with a partner
For e-vehicles, 40 charging stns in Gr Noida soon
To reduce pollution, particularly in Delhi and NCR, the Union government had asked government departments and agencies to promote usage of electric vehicles in their offices. Greater Noida: Charging stations will come up in Greater Noida within the next few months. The first one among them is expected to get operational in the Alpha 1… Continue reading For e-vehicles, 40 charging stns in Gr Noida soon
Relief for owners of cars on hire that run on green fuel
Officials of the state transport department can’t deny licences to owners of cabs and bikes running on electricity and ethanol under the ‘Rent a Cab’ and ‘Rent a Motorcycle’ schemes even if they don’t have permits, according to a notification issued by the transport ministry. The ministry has exempted permit condition for these vehicles as… Continue reading Relief for owners of cars on hire that run on green fuel
PM to launch National Automobile Scrappage Policy in Gujarat tomorrow
Prime Minister Narendra Modi New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the National Automobile Scrappage Policy on Friday during ‘Investors Summit for setting up Vehicle Scrapping Infrastructure’ in Gujarat. “Hon’ble PM Shri @narendramodi ji will launch National Automobile Scrappage Policy during ‘Investors Summit for setting up Vehicle Scrapping Infrastructure’ in Gandhinagar, Gujarat,” Union minister… Continue reading PM to launch National Automobile Scrappage Policy in Gujarat tomorrow