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JMRC's rooftop solar plant project hits roadblock

By : 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.

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Chennai Metropolitan Transport Corporation to operate electric buses

By : sustainabilityo..., Jul 11, 2017

Soon, Chennaiites can travel in environment-friendly electric buses operated by the Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC). Transport minister M R Vijayabaskar on Saturday made an announcement...

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Waste-to-wealth a Rs 10 lakh crore opportunity for India: Nitin Gadkari

By : sustainabilityo..., Oct 7, 2016

Conversion of waste into wealth can generate Rs 10 lakh crore per annum for the Indian economy, Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said today. 

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Neighbouring states responsible for 60 percent of Delhi pollution: Study

By : sustainabilityo..., Oct 6, 2016

Only 40 per cent of the particulate matter (PM) 2.5, a major pollutant in the air Delhi residents breathe in, is generated in the capital, according to a study.

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India leads in transport efficiency around the world

By : sustainabilityo..., Aug 1, 2016

Pollution maybe a raging debate in the country right now and vehicles have become obvious targets but a worldwide study conducted by American Council for Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) has...

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De-register diesel vehicles in Delhi that are over 10 years old: Green tribunal

By : sustainabilityo..., Jul 19, 2016

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) asked Delhi transport authorities on Monday to immediately revoke the registration of diesel vehicles more than 10 years old following complaints that a lack of...

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Odd-even has no impact on vehicular pollution: CPCB tells NGT

By : sustainabilityo..., Apr 22, 2016

There is no data to suggest that the odd-even scheme has led to a decline in vehicular pollution in the national capital, CPCB said on Thursday.

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Study: Lightweight Materials In Vehicles Increases Vehicle-Cycle GHG Emissions But Improves Fuel Economy

By : sustainabilityo..., Apr 1, 2016

The use of lightweight materials (carbon-fiber reinforced plastic, wrought aluminum, etc.) in vehicle manufacture results in higher vehicle-cycle greenhouse gas emissions, but also in improved...

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On green track, Nagpur metro to get power from renewable sources

By : sustainabilityo..., Mar 30, 2016

The ₹8,680-crore Nagpur Metro Rail project is planning to allow its infrastructure to be utilised by a renewable energy service company to generate about 14 MW of solar power....

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CNG buses mooted for city transport

By : sustainabilityo..., Feb 16, 2016

The state budget has allocated Rs 19.61 crore to purchase new energy-efficient single or multi-axle buses for interstate and intrastate service, and introduce CNG buses in the city on a pilot...

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