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70 level crossings converted to electric barriers in Chennai: What this means for road users waiting at busy railway crossingsSouthern Railway is replacing manual level-crossing barriers with electrically operated lifting barriers (EOLBs) across the Chennai Divisio...- Double-decker electric AC bus service from September 28: Gorakhpur-Maharajganj passengers get a new travel option; here’s all you need to knowA new double-decker AC electric bus service between Gorakhpur and Maharajganj will begin from September 28 following a successful trial run...
- Adani's Dhamra Port becomes India’s first large private multi-cargo port to run fully on renewable electricityDhamra Port in Odisha has achieved a milestone by transitioning to fully renewable electricity, aligning with Adani Ports and Special Econo...
- China pushes back against US on Iran and Cuba in UN speechChina's Vice President Han Zheng urged the US to respect Cuba's sovereignty and lift its blockade. He emphasized the need for major countri...
- In 1899, a Swiss city built a railway powered by wastewater; wastewater makes one car heavy enough to pull the other uphill without using a motorOpened in 1899, Fribourg's funicular uniquely connects the upper and lower districts by harnessing the power of gravity and wastewater rath...
- India orders captive coal plants to maximise power output on surging demandIndia has ordered more than 100 coal-fired power plants to operate at full capacity starting October 1, which is intended to meet rising el...
- Mumbai Port handles 3 heavy over dimensional cargo packagesMumbai Port Authority successfully managed three heavy over-dimensional cargo packages through a specialised Roll-Off operation. These pack...
- EaseMyTrip's EMTev rolls out electric buses in Bhopal, targets 5,000 units annually in 5 yearsEasy Green Mobility has started the deployment of electric buses in Bhopal and plans to manufacture 5,000 buses yearly. The company aims to...
- Pittsburgh’s Monongahela Incline has carried riders up Mount Washington since 1870 and still operates as part of the city’s regular transit networkMonongahela Incline in Pittsburgh is a historic cable car system operating since 1870 and continues to serve commuters. It offers scenic vi...
- America’s power grid is heading toward a difficult electricity crunch. Could the answer already be sitting quietly in millions of parking lots?American power grids face a severe double strain. Surging electricity demand from new data centers and industrial electrification is collid...
- Swiggy's Instamart extends Yulu, Yuma ties to ramp up EV deliveriesInstamart is expanding its battery-swapping stations network to encourage electric vehicle use in last-mile delivery. The improvements are ...
- In 1885, Folkestone built a cliff railway powered by water and gravity; it carried 36.4 million passengers before closing after 132 yearsDiscover the remarkable Leas Lift in Folkestone, Kent, a historic water-powered funicular railway built in 1885. Using gravity and water in...
- In 2002, Scotland opened a giant rotating wheel that lifts boats 115 feet, using about as much energy per turn as boiling eight kettlesThe Falkirk Wheel, an engineering wonder in Scotland, connects two canals with its unique rotating lift design. Leveraging Archimedes' prin...
- In 1892, Britain built a cliff railway through Bridgnorth’s sandstone escarpment; the short line still moves people between the town’s upper and lower halvesBridgnorth, England, is home to a remarkable historic cliff railway designed to bridge the divide in town access. Established in 1892, this...
- In 1890, engineers connected two English towns separated by a cliff; the water-powered railway still carries passengers more than 135 years laterThe Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway, a marvel of engineering since 1890, ingeniously employs gravity and river water to transport two car...
- Addverb moves beyond warehouses, sees semiconductors as next big robotics opportunityAs semiconductor facilities become more sophisticated, Addverb sees demand for systems that can move, store and retrieve components with gr...
- In 1882, Portugal built a water-powered lift up the Bom Jesus hillside; the unusual system still climbs the slope using gravity instead of motorsThe Elevador do Bom Jesus in Portugal showcases enduring ingenuity, operating on the remarkable principle of water power since its inceptio...
- In 1900, Paris built a railway up Montmartre Hill so visitors could avoid the climb; the tiny funicular carried 3.6 million passengers in 2025Since its launch in 1900, Montmartre's funicular railway has offered a quick ascent to one of Paris's most enchanting neighborhoods. Transi...
- India, Bangladesh to set up joint task force to promote bilateral tradeIndia and Bangladesh are discussing a joint task force to boost trade. This initiative aims to bring businesses and stakeholders closer tog...
- In 2019, the Netherlands tested a 1,312-foot highway noise barrier with two-sided solar panels; it generated 325.5 MWh over 18 monthsDutch engineers transformed highway sound walls into solar power generators. These innovative walls produced significant electricity during...
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