Secondary pollutants, particularly ammonium sulfate formed from atmospheric reactions between sulfur dioxide and ammonia, account for nearly one-third of India’s fine particulate matter pollution, according to a new analysis released Thursday by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air. The study found that coal-fired thermal power plants, which generate more than 60 percent… Continue reading Secondary Pollutants Account for One-Third of India’s PM2.5 Pollution: CREA
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Eurogrip Tyres Opens Two New Retail Stores in Chennai
Eurogrip Tyres, a leading two- and three-wheeler tyre brand from TVS Srichakra Ltd., inaugurated two new branded retail outlets in Chennai on June 27, 2025. Located in Selaiyur and Villivakkam, the stores are part of the company’s strategy to widen customer access in a high-demand urban market. The outlets will offer the full range of… Continue reading Eurogrip Tyres Opens Two New Retail Stores in Chennai
JSW Paints to Acquire 74.76% Stake in Akzo Nobel India for INR 8,986 Crores
JSW Paints Limited has entered into definitive agreements to acquire up to 74.76% stake in Akzo Nobel India Limited from Akzo Nobel N.V. and its affiliates for a maximum consideration of INR 8,986 crores. The transaction requires approval from the Competition Commission of India and completion of a mandatory tender offer to public shareholders. The… Continue reading JSW Paints to Acquire 74.76% Stake in Akzo Nobel India for INR 8,986 Crores
Ashok Leyland Secures 200-Truck Order from Instant Transport Solution
Ashok Leyland has secured an order to supply 200 trucks to Instant Transport Solution Pvt Ltd, with the first batch of 100 vehicles delivered today. The transaction involves 1916 single-axle and 2820 multi-axle haulage trucks supplied to the express logistics company. Sanjeev Kumar, President of Medium and Heavy Commercial Vehicles at Ashok Leyland, handed over… Continue reading Ashok Leyland Secures 200-Truck Order from Instant Transport Solution
Tesla head of manufacturing Omead Afshar fired by Elon Musk
Elon Musk, chief executive officer of Tesla Inc., and Omead Afshar, left, leave an event at the site of the company’s manufacturing facility in Shanghai, China, on Monday, Jan. 7, 2019. Qilai Shen | Bloomberg | Getty Images Tesla CEO Elon Musk has fired Omead Afshar, the automaker’s vice president of manufacturing and operations, CNBC… Continue reading Tesla head of manufacturing Omead Afshar fired by Elon Musk
Xiaomi Enters Electric SUV Market with YU7 Launch
Xiaomi Corporation announced Thursday the launch of its first sport utility vehicle, the YU7, marking the company’s second entry into the electric vehicle market following the successful debut of its SU7 sedan. The electric SUV launches with three configurations priced between RMB 253,500 and RMB 329,900. The base Standard model offers rear-wheel drive with 835… Continue reading Xiaomi Enters Electric SUV Market with YU7 Launch
Skoda and Volkswagen Expected to Introduce Hybrid Models in India by 2028
Skoda and Volkswagen join the list of carmakers in India that are planning to launch hybrid cars in the country. The European brands are working on strong hybrid midsize SUVs and sedans that are likely to launch by 2028. Skoda-Volkswagen hybrid cars to be based on IMP21 platform CMP designed to support ICE, strong hybrid… Continue reading Skoda and Volkswagen Expected to Introduce Hybrid Models in India by 2028
Hyundai to Equip Next-Gen Creta with Hybrid Powertrain Option
We’ve reported that work has begun on the third-gen Hyundai Creta (codenamed SX3), and we can now confirm that the midsize SUV will also get a hybrid powertrain option in 2027. This means that the new Creta will have as many as four engine options – two petrols, one diesel and a petrol-hybrid. New Hyundai… Continue reading Hyundai to Equip Next-Gen Creta with Hybrid Powertrain Option
Inside Renault’s radical laboratory on wheels
Renault is treating its Emblème concept as a “laboratory on wheels for low-carbon mobility”. Revealed at the Paris show in October last year, it is claimed to emit the CO2 equivalent of 90% less greenhouse gas than a 2019 petrol Captur, based on a whole life-cycle analysis. The 4.8m-long estate is planned as a dual-energy EV… Continue reading Inside Renault’s radical laboratory on wheels
Mercedes-AMG to axe four-cylinder PHEV for straight six and V8
Mercedes-AMG is preparing to phase out the controversial four-cylinder plug-in hybrid drivetrain from the C63 and GLC 63, marking a strategic shift in the brand’s engine line-up. Speaking to Autocar at the unveiling of the Concept GT XX in Germany, a senior insider confirmed that future petrol-powered Mercedes-AMG models are set to adopt either an updated version… Continue reading Mercedes-AMG to axe four-cylinder PHEV for straight six and V8