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EMPS to continue till FAME-III launch, says MHI Minister Kumaraswamy

Last week, Kumaraswamy indicated that FAME-III would be launched within the next two months

Losing spark: Delhi's electric vehicle adoption to hit speed bump

The removal of road tax waiver in the city estimated to make such vehicles about 10% costlier for its residents

FAME-III likely to see vehicles sporting government subsidy branding

Move aims to highlight Centre's electric mobility schemes and ensure greater transparency

Low discount may not drive polluting old vehicles towards scrapping shops

Automobile sector experts argue that consumers may find more value in continuing to drive their existing vehicles or selling them to third parties

Soon, tyre companies to pay for flouting waste management guidelines

These measures aim to enhance accountability and ensure proper waste tyre disposal. However, sector experts say while monitoring compliance is difficult, the real challenge lies in enforcing the law

Centre awards RIL full quota of Advanced Chemistry Cell under PLI-II

RIL is currently constructing an advanced chemistry-based battery manufacturing facility with a 30 GWh annual capacity in Jamnagar

FAME-III will be rolled out in next two months: Union minister Kumaraswamy

The minister mentioned that the government is taking a comprehensive approach to boost the EV ecosystem

Sales of electric vehicles in August decline 13% to 156,199 units

But, despite this decline, August sales still represented the third-highest monthly total this year, following March and July

India aiming for developed economy and ecology: Environment minister Yadav

Yadav also announced an extension of the deadline for idea submissions in the Ideas4LiFE initiative from September 15 to October 15

Delhi breathes easy after long as rains wash down pollutants. What next?

With the monsoon expected to last longer in 2024, at least well into September, there is a good possibility that the AQI will remain tolerable for the next few weeks

Govt proposes to introduce new rules to clean up contaminated sites

The MoEFCC's proposal aligns with the "polluter pays" principle, ensuring that those responsible for environmental damage bear the cost of cleanup

Bhel wins thermal projects worth Rs 11,000 crore from Adani Power

BHEL will complete the Kawai Phase-II project in 49 months, the Kawai Phase-III project in 52 months, and the Mahan Phase-III project in 55 months

Govt defends Great Nicobar project amid criticism, cites national interest

The project could also effect a potential genocide of the Shompen tribe, Ramesh had alleged, echoing concerns of various activists over the past year

Govt proposes stricter seat-belt regulations to boost road safety from 2025

This typically includes seat belts, but it can also encompass other features such as airbags, seat belt pretensioners, and load limiters

Principal scientific advisor bats for inclusion of e-trucks in FAME-III

Outlines comprehensive plan to transition India's trucking sector to zero-emission vehicles

Ather Energy to enter Sri Lankan market, expand global e-scooter footprint

Ather's move into Sri Lanka follows its expansion into Nepal, where it has established three experience centres and seven fast-charging grids since its entry

Non-ferrous metal products to have 5% recycled content from FY28

This initiative aims to reduce the country's dependence on primary resources and mitigate the environmental impacts of mining

Ola Electric's S1 X model gets PLI certification, joining S1 Air, Pro

Apart from Ola, applicants including Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland, and Toyota Kirloskar, among others, have received PLI certificates

21 geoscientists honoured with National Geoscience Awards by President

The awardees were honoured in three categories: National Geoscience Award for Lifetime Achievement, National Geoscience Award, and National Young Geoscientist Award

EMPS progress: Achieves 60% of revised target, supporting 334,260 vehicles

Government sources credit the turnaround to the onboarding of new players and the addition of more models by existing companies, which has driven increased disbursement