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'Majority of air pollution deaths in India linked to diesel vehicle emissionsBy : Sustainability ..., Mar 4, 2019
As much as two thirds of deaths from air pollution in India can be attributed to exhaust emissions from diesel vehicles, which were responsible for nearly 385,000 deaths in 2015, a study has... Read more.. Subject Tags: air pollution , diesel vehicles , health impacts , India , outdoor air pollution , transportation , vehicle emissions |
Cabinet likely to clear Rs 10,000 crore FAME II schemeBy : Sustainability ..., Feb 28, 2019
The Union Cabinet is likely to clear on Thursday a Rs 10,000-crore programme under the FAME-II scheme for promotion of electric and hybrid vehicles, according to official sources.... Read more.. Subject Tags: electric buses , Electric Vehicles (EV) , FAME-II , Finance Ministry , hybrid vehicles , transportation , transportation electrification |
Cabinet approves electrification of 13,675 km non-electrified rail routes at a cost of Rs 12,134 croreBy : Sustainability ..., Sep 13, 2018
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today approved electrification of 13,675 km of non-electrified railway routes at a cost of Rs 12,134.50 crore. The idea is to make the... Read more.. |
Government to provide funds to cities to buy EVs for public transportBy : sustainabilityo..., Nov 7, 2017
The Centre has invited proposals from cities with a population above 10 lakh for extending grants under the FAME India scheme to promote large-scale adoption of electric vehicles in multi-modal... Read more.. |
Will diversify portfolio for next wave of growth, says BHELBy : sustainabilityo..., Sep 25, 2017
State-owned power equipment maker BHEL today said it will create a diversified portfolio for its next wave of growth that will include areas like solar energy, transportation and water business... Read more.. |
Maruti Suzuki India will not hold back in electric vehicle segment: R C BhargavaBy : sustainabilityo..., Sep 6, 2017
With the government focusing on promotion of electric vehicles, Maruti Suzuki India will not hold back in the segment and will come up with models based on customer preference, according to company chairman R C Bhargava. The auto major, which has around 50 per cent of... Read more.. |
Auto companies like Hyundai, Tata Motors, advance plans to make electric cars in IndiaBy : sustainabilityo..., Sep 5, 2017
Signalling a major change in stance, carmakers are advancing plans to make electric cars in India by giving them preference over hybrid versions. Automakers such as Hyundai, Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra are leading the race to roll out electric cars soon. ... Read more.. Subject Tags: transportation , Urban Transportation |
India can do more on climate change with support: Union Environment Minister Harsh VardhanBy : sustainabilityo..., Jul 28, 2017
Reiterating India’s commitment to tackling climate change, Union Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan on Thursday said it can do more if finance and other support are ensured. The Minister said... Read more.. Subject Tags: Climate Change , ecosystem management , energy efficiency , Paris Agreement , transportation |
Civic body to install solar traffic signalsBy : sustainabilityo..., Jul 27, 2017
Nine crossroads of the city will soon get a new look as officials of Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) have decided to install solar powered traffic signal system . ... Read more.. |
JMRC's rooftop solar plant project hits roadblockBy : sustainabilityo..., Jul 26, 2017
The Jaipur Metro Rail Corporation's (JMRC) plans to make its station energy self-sufficient by installing rooftop solar plant has hit a roadblock. ... Read more.. |