New Delhi : As part of the exercise to promote renewable energy, the government will introduce hydrogen-powered buses for public transport in Leh (Ladakh) on a pilot basis. This will be the first time that India will be deploying Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles for public transport. In the initial phase, five fuel cell buses will […]
Govt has a $10-bn plan to decarbonise public transport and curb emissions – EQ Mag Pro
Convergence Energy Services Ltd is planning a $10-bn tender for 50,000 electric buses that will help India meet its goals for net zero emissions State-controlled Convergence Energy Services Ltd. is planning a $10-billion (Rs 80,000 crore) tender for 50,000 electric buses that will drive India’s plans to decarbonise public transport and help meet its goals […]
Govt likely to bring amendments to Electricity Act in monsoon session: RK Singh – EQ Mag Pro
New Delhi : Union Minister of Power and New and Renewable Energy R K Singh on Thursday said that the government is likely to bring the amendments to the Electricity Act in the monsoon session of parliament. The amendment will have 2-3 added provisions, one of them is increasing the penalties on the renewable purchase […]
Govt to spend ₹1,800cr to build 99 more power stations – EQ Mag Pro
Bhubaneswar: Chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday said the state government would spend Rs 1,800 crore to set up 99 more 33/11 KV sub-stations to improve power distribution. Naveen made the announcement while dedicating to the people six high-power grid sub-stations in six districts and a 220 KV transmission line worth Rs 450 crore. The […]
Delhi govt aims to convert its entire transport system to electric: Sisodia
It is an aspirational dream to convert the entire transport system of Delhi to electric in the next 25 years but it is not impossible, Sisodia said. The Delhi government aims to convert its entire transport fleet to an electric vehicle system in the next 25 years, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said on Tuesday. […]
Govt aims to support through subsidies 62,000 e-cars, buses; 15L electric 3-, 2-wheelers: Gadkari
New Delhi : To boost electric mobility, the government aims to support through subsidies about 62,000 electric passenger cars and buses, besides 15 lakh electric three- and two-wheelers, Parliament was informed on Thursday. The focus is also on creating electric charging infrastructure, Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari told the Lok Sabha in a […]
Tamil Nadu: Electric vehicle sales up, lack of govt support spoils the ride
CHENNAI : In Tamil Nadu, sales of conventional diesel/petrol vehicles dropped by 24% in 2020 over the previous year, but sales of electric vehicles recorded an uptrend, particularly in Chennai. In 2020, Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) across TN registered 5,696 electric vehicles (EVs), almost 90% of them two-wheelers that too scooters, against 3,400 in 2019, […]
Govt paving way for entry of E-20 vehicles in 5 years
Sources said to push the move towards production, the government has also set up a committee of three Union ministers comprising Nitin Gadkari, Dharmendra Pradhan and Piyush Goyal NEW DELHI : The government is aiming to ensure E-20 vehicles running on fuel blended with 20% ethanol enter the market by 2025, sources said. Cabinet secretary […]
Indian investors interested in Myanmar opportunities, but more govt support needed
Since international flights to and from Myanmar were suspended in April, the IMCC has conducted several virtual trade fairs with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICC) in India “demystifying and highlighting growth opportunities in Myanmar.” That’s resulted in new business discussions and plans among members […]
Coronavirus pandemic: Maharashtra govt announces 8 per cent cut in electricity tariff for 5 years
The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has approved a move to cut tariffs by an average of 7-8 per cent as part of the move, which is first such measure in the past 10-15 years, an official statement said MUMBAI: The Maharashtra government on Monday announced an average of 8 per cent electricity tariff cut […]
