NHAI recently announced changes to the model concession agreement for such projects, to garner a better response from the industry. New Delhi: In line with its commitment to adopt technology to enhance transparency and accountability, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has deployed artificial intelligence (AI)-based face recognition system for attendance monitoring of the field… Continue reading NHAI introduces AI-based face recognition system for attendance monitoring
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Entire fiscal stimulus to be funded by borrowing, revenues; not taking money from people: FM
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said the entire fiscal stimulus announced by the government would be funded by borrowings and revenues, and taxpayers will not be charged even a single penny. “I am not expecting the stimulus to be funded by taxpayers. Not a rupee from the taxpayer. The entire amount …. is shown… Continue reading Entire fiscal stimulus to be funded by borrowing, revenues; not taking money from people: FM
Mumbai: Up to 4% dip in electricity rates; e-vehicle charging also cheaper
The drop will be a relief to many residential, commercial and industrial users who were financially hit in the Covid-19 lockdown. Pending power bill payments today amount to over Rs 45,000 crore across the state, said sources. MUMBAI: The overall electricity tariff across power utilities in the city will either remain unchanged or decrease up… Continue reading Mumbai: Up to 4% dip in electricity rates; e-vehicle charging also cheaper
Gahlot seeks participation of RWAs, MLAs to encourage people in Delhi adopt electric vehicles
Gahlot urged MLA’s to interact with residents of RWAs in their respective constituencies about EVs and sensitize them by organising door-to-door campaign and street-corner meetings. New Delhi: Transport minister Kailash Gahlot on Friday sought the participation of RWAs and MLAs in the ongoing ‘Switch Delhi‘ campaign aimed at encouraging people to adopt electric vehicles to… Continue reading Gahlot seeks participation of RWAs, MLAs to encourage people in Delhi adopt electric vehicles
Hiring over 200 employees across various roles: Pickrr
Subodh Garg, CFO of Pickrr, said the company has ambitious plans for 2021 and the recruitment drive will further supplement business growth. New Delhi: Logistics tech startup Pickrr Technologies on Friday said it is hiring over 200 people across various roles to bolster the company’s strong growth trajectory. Pickrr will hire over 200 employees across… Continue reading Hiring over 200 employees across various roles: Pickrr
Stellantis CEO does not rule out M&A operations – paper
With Europe and the United States as its top markets, the carmaker needs to revive its lagging fortunes in China. ROME: The chief executive of newly-created Stellantis said he does not rule out M&A operations for the carmaker, although he signalled that the company is now focused on implementing its merger, daily Il Sole 24… Continue reading Stellantis CEO does not rule out M&A operations – paper
Kolkata ranks high on e-vehicle adoption list
Kolkata stands third — ahead of London — in terms of ‘percentage penetration of e-buses’. KOLKATA: The city has featured among six global megacities for its faster adoption of electric vehicles in mass transportation. The EV City Casebook 2021, which will be released on March 11, will have Kolkata as a case study along with… Continue reading Kolkata ranks high on e-vehicle adoption list
Several cab services in Bengaluru switch to e-mode to cut operational costs
Another e-cab service, ‘eee-Taxi’ is also available for the public in Bengaluru. BENGALURU: With fuel prices soaring, an increasing number of cab operators in the city are shifting to electric vehicles to cushion operational costs. With the setting up of charging stations and entry of EV models, more operators are expected to shift to battery-run… Continue reading Several cab services in Bengaluru switch to e-mode to cut operational costs
Car and motorcycle companies are now making electric bikes
E-bikes may be more expensive than bicycles, but are cheaper than cars or motorcycles. And improved motor and battery technology is bringing prices down. The transportation industry has seen the future, and the future is 1895. That was the year Ogden Bolton Jr. of Canton, Ohio, was awarded U.S. Patent 552,271 for an “electrical bicycle.”… Continue reading Car and motorcycle companies are now making electric bikes
No RTO visits needed anymore! MoRTH makes 18 RTO services online based on Aadhaar authentication
New Delhi: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has recently issued Aadhaar-based authentication for 18 services offered by Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) which include learner’s licence, licence renewal, and duplicate licence. This will eliminate the applicants’ need to visit a local RTO. As per the notification by the MoRTH, the public need not… Continue reading No RTO visits needed anymore! MoRTH makes 18 RTO services online based on Aadhaar authentication