China’s EV boom is cleaning the air, and may have prevented 262,000 deathsElectric vehicles are proving to be life savers. Studies show China's shift to electric cars has prevented thousands of premature deaths. A...
10 Jun, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
Dry ice’s use, devised in India, pioneered culinary advancementsGases are vital for modern life. From cooling vaccines to preserving food, their impact is immense. An Indian doctor's early innovation wit...
07 Jun, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
Clean rules put auto parts cos on a whole new growth pathIndia's auto component sector is set for a growth spurt. New rules for cleaner, safer, and fuel-efficient vehicles are boosting demand for ...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.32 AM IST
Maruti unveils India's first flex-fuel car: What is a flex fuel vehicle? How does it work? Will it cut your fuel bill? Here's allMaruti Suzuki has introduced India's first flex-fuel passenger car. This technology allows vehicles to run on petrol or petrol-ethanol blen...
04 Jun, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
Scientists discover hydrogen breakthrough that could cut energy costs and reshape clean fuel productionUniversity of Birmingham researchers have developed a novel low-temperature method for hydrogen production, significantly reducing heat req...
02 Jun, 2026, 11.45 AM IST
This mysterious car button you keep ignoring could cool your cabin faster and even save fuelDrivers can cool their car cabins faster and save fuel by using the air recirculation button. This feature stops the AC from pulling hot ou...
27 May, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
UK’s steel curbs emerge as an early hurdle for FTA with India ahead of roll-out. Is there a way out?The UK has extended safeguard measures on select steel imports; starting from July 1, 2026, it will reduce tariff-free quotas by 60% and im...
26 May, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
GreenLine to invest Rs 1,500 crore in LNG trucking push, sees major diesel savingsGreenLine Mobility Solutions plans a Rs 1,500 crore investment to expand its LNG truck fleet to 10,000 and establish 50 refuelling stations...
22 May, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
Delhi launches new hydrogen buses that run 250 km in one refill, promise zero emissions, but there's a catchDelhi’s new hydrogen-powered buses can travel nearly 250 km on a single refill, but experts told TOI the technology still faces major hurdl...
21 May, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
Coal gasification can raise India's resource security amid decarbonisation uncertainties: ReportWhile coal gasification presents uncertain decarbonisation outcomes, it can play a crucial role in strengthening the country's raw material...
19 May, 2026, 08.22 AM IST
Quote of the day by Sir David Attenborough: ‘We have come as far as we have because we are…’ – Natural historian’s take on why wisdom must guide humanity’s futureHuman intelligence brought progress but also risks. Sir David Attenborough highlights this. He stresses that wisdom, not just intelligence,...
16 May, 2026, 09.34 AM IST
Carbon-free, calcium-rich basalt may help reduce emissions from cement industry by 80 pc: StudyA groundbreaking study suggests a revolutionary shift in cement production could slash carbon emissions by over 80%. Researchers propose us...
15 May, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
Multi Lane Free Flow toll system to lower the operation cost for toll collection to 3-4% from 12-15%: GadkariSpeaking at the launch of the Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system at the Mundka–Bakkarwala Toll Plaza, Delhi, days after the country...
11 May, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
AERB clears equipment installation at Tamil Nadu's Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project Units 5 and 6A significant milestone has been achieved at the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project. The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board has approved the erec...
03 May, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Unit-3 begins 'Spillage to Open Reactor', moves closer to commissioningIn a statement on Monday, NPCIL said, "A significant stride in India's journey towards energy security and sustainability! Nuclear Power Co...
28 Apr, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
Cherry blossoms are proof of a planet going awryScientists attribute these changes to human-caused carbon dioxide emissions and urbanization. The early blooms serve as a visible sign of b...
27 Apr, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
India’s carbon emissions rise just 0.7% in 2025, slowest growth in over 20 years amid record clean energy surgeIndia's carbon dioxide emissions saw their slowest rise in over two decades in 2025. A mere 0.7% increase was recorded. This slowdown is at...
26 Mar, 2026, 12.02 PM IST