Tata Motors may look at hybrids if demand is strong, CFO says

The 'Nexon' SUV-maker, which has raised money from TPG for its electrification push, has urged Indian government officials to maintain their support for EVs and not lower taxes on hybrid vehicles, despite demands by rival carmakers Toyota Motor and Maruti Suzuki.

States can buy rice from FCI without participating in e-auction for ₹2800: Pralhad Joshi

Under the OMSS (D), the Department of Food and Public Distribution, Government of India, will directly offload grain to states for ₹2,800 per quintal (excluding the cost of transportation).

Tata Motors beats Q1 profit estimates on strong sales of luxury cars

Tata Motors beats Q1 profit estimates on strong sales of luxury cars

UAE's Masdar, TotalEnergies sign deal for SAF production using green hydrogen

This collaboration follows a successful test flight during the COP28 in December 2023, demonstrating the potential for converting methanol to SAF.

India identifies 1.33 GW of hydropower potential

CEA data reveals that over the past decade, 24 hydroelectric schemes, including PSPs with a total capacity of 15,569 MW, have been approved.

Carbon market regulations expected in months as govt studies global models green-conscious countries

Forrister, who was in India earlier this week, said the Indian officials have been examining models in Europe, Chile, Columbia, California and South Africa as well as other places while participating in study programmes of the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank.

Ather joins hands with Amara Raja Advanced Cell Technologies for battery cells

Under the MoU, Amara Raja will collaborate with Ather to develop and supply NMC (Nickel Manganese Cobalt) and LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) lithium-ion (Li-ion) and other advanced chemistry cells, it added.

Big truckmakers bet on hydrogen to extend combustion engine life

The global truck making industry faces a complex balancing act to get to zero emissions. Electric batteries are too heavy for long-haul freight operations and take long to charge. Using hydrogen fuel cells to generate electricity reduces the weight and extends the range of trucks, but switching to this technology is expensive as companies need to design new truck systems.

Tepco allocates $500 mln to compensate reputational damage from Fukushima discharges

Fukushima operator Tepco has vowed to compensate domestic businesses which suffer a fall in exports due to the bans

Tata Motors sales dip 11 pc in July at 71,996 units

The total domestic sales dipped 11 per cent and stood at 70,161 units last month as against 78,844 units in the year-ago period, Tata Motors said in a statement.