Secretary, Housing and Urban Affairs, Manoj Joshi said the scheme will be rolled out in 169 cities and states are required to submit their proposals by September 30. New Delhi: The ‘PM-eBus Sewa’ scheme, under which 10,000 electric buses will be provided to 169 cities under a public-private partnership (PPP) model, will be rolled out…
Chinese automakers are attacking on all fronts of the electric vehicle market, from tiny city cars to ultra-luxurious and spacious minivans. But they also want to show the world their know-how when it comes to building high-performance EVs that can rival Tesla’s Model S and Model X Plaid or the Lucid Air Sapphire. In September,…
Lithium-ion batteries have come to the forefront of the energy storage revolution, garnering attention for their high energy density, lightweight design, rapid charging capabilities, portability, and long lifespan. In line with global efforts to combat climate change, India has set an ambitious target of achieving 450 GW of renewable energy by 2030. However, achieving this…
Video captured by Air Force pilots evacuating ahead of Hurricane Idalia has gone viral because the storm appeared to create bolts of lightning sparking out of the aircraft. The stunning phenomenon isn’t really lighting, though — it’s St. Elmo’s fire. What is St. Elmo’s fire? The phenomenon usually occurs during a thunderstorm, when a very…
The Tesla Model 3 and the BYD Han EV are popular electric sedans in China. The Han secured its place as China’s eighth best-selling car in H1 2023 with roughly 72,000 units sold, while the Model 3 held ground as the tenth best-selling EV, with close to 67,000 sales. A teardown specialist disassembled both their…
Chinese biggest EV maker BYD launched the U8 Premium Edition under its high-end sub-brand, Yangwang, priced at 1,098,000 RMB (141,000 €), and announced that its delivery will start in October this year. This exceptional vehicle boasts a plug-in hybrid system, offering an impressive CLTC (Comprehensive Long Trip Capability) range of up to 1,000 km, ensuring…
The agreement signed between NMC and the company authorizes the civic body to collect a penalty of INR 12,000 per day per bus (0.1% of the bank guarantee of INR 12 crore) from the supplier for the delay, a transport department official said. The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) will fine PMI Electro Mobility Options, a…
This 16,800-square metre facility is set to accelerate the company’s export operations in the ASEAN region, starting with Vietnam from 2024. New Delhi: Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) has inaugurated its Parts Expedition Centre (PEC) at the Volkswagen Group’s Headquarters in Chakan, Pune. This 16,800-square metre facility is set to accelerate the company’s…
The White House on Friday announced funding for seven regional hydrogen hubs, a major step toward scaling up hydrogen production for transportation uses. The seven regional hubs—Mid-Atlantic, Appalachian, California, Gulf Coast, Heartland, Midwest, and Pacific Northwest—will get $7 billion in funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, according to a White House press release. The law…
The Saudi sovereign wealth fund PIF (Public Investment Fund) and Hyundai Motor Company have announced the signing of a joint venture agreement to establish a highly automated vehicle manufacturing plant in Saudi Arabia. PIF will hold a 70% stake in the new joint venture with Hyundai holding the remaining 30%. Hyundai will also act as a…
