'India to pilot hydrogen buses, trucks on 10 roads; Reliance, Tata, NTPC among partners,' says Nitin GadkariIndia is launching a pilot project for hydrogen-powered buses and trucks on ten roads. Major companies like Reliance and Tata are partnerin...
04 Jun, 2026, 01.04 PM IST
Hero MotoCorp shares rise 3% as firm unveils India's first 100cc flex-fuel motorcycles. Check detailsHero MotoCorp shares gained 3%, after launching India's first flex-fuel motorcycles, the Splendor+ and HF Deluxe, supporting sustainable mo...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
85% ethanol-ready bikes are here: Hero launches new Splendor+ and HF Deluxe; Check prices, specifications and featuresHero MotoCorp introduces India's first mass-market flex-fuel motorcycles. The Splendor+ Flex Fuel and HF Deluxe Flex Fuel can run on petrol...
03 Jun, 2026, 10.56 PM IST
India proposes new vehicle rules to allow higher ethanol-blended fuelsIndia has proposed amendments to its motor vehicle rules to formally integrate higher ethanol-blended fuels, including E85 (85% ethanol) an...
29 Apr, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
Need to create jobs in rural areas to reduce migration of youth, farmers : Nitin GadkariUnion Minister Nitin Gadkari stressed the need for rural employment to stop migration to cities. He highlighted the plight of farmers and w...
22 Apr, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
India should aim for 100% ethanol in vehicle fuel: Nitin GadkariUnion minister Nitin Gadkari urged higher ethanol blending in fuels to cut oil imports and boost energy self-reliance amid West Asia tensio...
22 Apr, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
World food price rise set to continue if Israel-Iran war lasts, FAO saysGlobal food prices surged in March to a multi-month high. The United Nations warns of further increases if the Middle East conflict persist...
03 Apr, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
We have advanced our target to achieve 20% ethanol blending in petrol from 2030 to 2025-26: Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh PuriThe Union Minister also said that the production of CBG would have multiple benefits viz., reduction of natural gas imports, reduction of G...
18 Apr, 2023, 07.29 AM IST
National Policy on Biofuels 2018: Here are key things you should knowAdopting biofuels as an alternative source of energy can significantly improve farmers’ income, generate employment opportunities, reduce i...
05 Nov, 2019, 05.39 PM IST
Rotten potatoes: That's the government's answer to your rising fuel billWhile the govt is hoping the rally in global rates declines soon, it is also looking at alternatives.
03 Sep, 2018, 03.12 PM IST
New National Policy on Bio-fuels will provide complete off-take guarantee: Dharmendra PradhanHe was speaking at the conference on 'Ethanol as Transport Fuel' organised at the Central Institute of Road Transport (CIRT), Pune.
24 Nov, 2017, 05.31 PM IST
- Biodiesel demand, ban come together
Bio-diesel producers across the country are in a fix.
28 Sep, 2009, 02.39 AM IST
- US, EU responsible for explosive food prices: UN
The US and the European Union have taken a "criminal path" by encouraging use of food crops to produce bio-fuels and thus contributing to a...
29 Apr, 2008, 03.07 PM IST
- US, EU responsible for 'explosive' food prices: UN
UN Special Rapporteur on the right to food, Jean Ziegler, called for a five-year moratorium on the production of bio-fuels.
29 Apr, 2008, 09.34 AM IST
- Biofuels under attack as world food prices soar
Hailed until only months ago as a silver bullet in the fight against global warming, biofuels are now accused of snatching food out of the ...
20 Apr, 2008, 08.26 AM IST
- Virgin Atlantic flies jumbo jet powered by biofuel
Virgin Atlantic conducted the world's first commercial flight powered by biofuel on Sunday in an attempt to show that the fuel can produce ...
24 Feb, 2008, 06.54 PM IST
- Biofuels are benign, but at best a part solution
The world, it is said, belongs to those with the most energy. The fact is that energy and persistence are known to alter all things.
08 Jun, 2007, 01.13 AM IST