Rs 10.9 lakh crore burden: Iran shock can take a load off India's backRising oil prices triggered by the Iran conflict are pushing India to accelerate its shift away from fossil fuels, with the government fast...
20 May, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
Iran war energy shock drives India's interest in ethanol and other biofuelsIndia and Southeast Asian nations are boosting biofuel use amid global fuel disruptions. This move aims to reduce reliance on imported oil ...
15 May, 2026, 07.54 AM 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
Iran war may crush oil demand today, but send it soaring long termThe Iran war has caused a significant drop in global oil demand, with consumption plummeting due to supply disruptions and record-high fuel...
22 Apr, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
India should aim for 100% ethanol blending, says Nitin GadkariIndia aims for 100 percent ethanol blending soon. This move is crucial for energy self-reliance amid global oil market uncertainties. The c...
21 Apr, 2026, 03.17 PM IST
India’s oil security strategy shows structural gaps amid West Asia crisis: Carnegie IndiaIndia's oil security framework has come under renewed scrutiny following the escalation of tensions in West Asia in 2026, which disrupted g...
14 Apr, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
No serious LPG supply shortage reported by auto component makers so far, says govtAddressing an inter-ministerial briefing here on the recent developments in West Asia, Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Heavy Indust...
13 Apr, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
Stoves to cars: India expands ethanol use amid West Asia warIndia has a massive surplus of ethanol, pushing policymakers and industry to find new uses. Ethanol-powered cooking stoves are being tested...
08 Apr, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
Alternative fuels key to making India self-reliant: Nitin GadkariMinister Nitin Gadkari emphasizes the importance of switching to biofuels and electric vehicles for sustainable development. India's transp...
30 Nov, 2024, 12.00 AM IST
Maruti Suzuki to launch EV with a holistic ecosystem to address range anxiety and resale valueMaruti Suzuki is set to launch its first electric vehicle, a mid-size SUV eVX, with a range of over 500 kms. The company aims to address co...
10 Sep, 2024, 06.17 PM IST
Sustainability and innovations to drive the future of fuelThe National Green Hydrogen Mission, with a budget of Rs 19,744 crore, was approved by the Centre in January 2023 to make India a hub to pr...
20 Dec, 2023, 09.38 AM IST
Schneider Electric Energy Access Asia co-leads investment in Biofuels JunctionSEEAA is an impact fund dedicated to investing in clean energy start-ups that work towards increasing the quality of life and boosting econ...
08 Sep, 2023, 12.41 PM IST
White House asks EPA to study whether electric vehicles can generate renewable fuel creditsUnder the U.S. Renewable Fuel Standard, oil refiners must blend biofuels such as corn-based ethanol into their fuel mix or buy tradable cre...
01 Apr, 2021, 04.40 PM IST
India may have 'electric highway' with Swedish help: Nitin GadkariThe Minister also said that he has sought Sweden's cooperation in forming joint ventures for Indian companies for testing of vehicles which...
14 Nov, 2016, 06.51 PM IST
Electric transport policy on anvil for hilly terrainsAt one of the major ports in Haldia, the electric engine and other vehicles are already being successfully run on bio-diesel, he said.
01 May, 2016, 12.23 PM IST
Auto Expo 2016: Buses and trucks drive onto the environment bandwagonHowever, very few auto companies have attempted to launch electric, hydrogen, hybrid or biofuel-powered vehicles other than CNG, LPG or mic...
05 Feb, 2016, 04.07 PM IST
Delhi government in talks with Swedish company Scania to launch bio-fuel buses in cityMany countries are moving away from diesel and petrol because of their pollution potential, Rai said, adding that Scania has experimented w...
15 Jan, 2016, 11.43 AM IST