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India power demand jumps 11% in September to record 269 GW peak amid deficit monsoonIndia’s power consumption rose 11.3% year-on-year to 162 billion units in September, driven by cooling and irrigation demand amid a deficit...
Fuel-efficiency rules 2027: How CAFE-III norms will affect EVs, hybrids, small cars & petrol vehiclesIndia’s CAFE-III norms will come into force from April 1, 2027, tightening fleet-wide fuel-efficiency targets for passenger vehicle manufac...
New data points to a sharper divide in consumption trends in rural, urban IndiaIndian households in urban areas are showing a decline in quarterly expenditure while rural spending is increasing. A study indicates urban...
Idaho Power upgraded 40 homes for free, including 20 manufactured homes; each household then used an average of 6,477 fewer kWh of electricity every yearIn the U.S., manufactured homes are often burdened with high energy bills mainly due to inadequate insulation and outdated heating systems....
India power shortfall hits three-year peak despite higher coal burnIndia experienced significant power shortages in September, attributed to an increase in industrial consumption and low rainfall. Coal-fire...
Stricter CAFE III norms notified for automakers: Cos need to cut average fuel usage of PV fleets over a 5-year periodThe Indian government has rolled out the CAFE III guidelines, pushing automakers to significantly reduce fuel consumption. This will entail...
TERI study finds CNG has lower lifecycle environmental burden than EVs under India's current power mixAs India steps up efforts to accelerate electric mobility and reduce its dependence on imported crude oil, a new study by The Energy and Re...
New BMW 3 Series unveiled: Check i3, M350 xDrive price, range, features and moreBMW has introduced the eighth-generation 3 Series, featuring a fully electric i3 promising impressive range capabilities. The petrol varian...
CAFE III fuel efficiency norms notified for cars: 3x credit for battery EVs, no special benefit for small carsThe Indian government has announced Corporate Average Fuel Economy norms for passenger vehicles effective from April 2027. These standards ...
Exports, rising power demand to support manufacturing growth despite rural weakness: ICICI BankIndia's manufacturing sector is projected to grow, supported by increased exports and a strengthening investment cycle. Industrial producti...
Rains ease peak power demand in SeptemberRecent rainfall in India has led to a notable drop in peak power demand, decreasing from 224.7 GW to 218.8 GW before reaching 236.34 GW aga...
Why is Trump administration looking to implement new lower fuel economy standards in US?New lower vehicle fuel economy standards are being set by the Trump administration. The move will reduce the technology costs of the automa...
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...
Captive coal plants asked to maximise output amid high power demandIndia has invoked Section 11 of the Electricity Act to enhance power generation from captive coal-based power plants. The directive require...
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...
Coal to supply half of India’s power through 2035-36 as demand surgesIndia expects coal to generate half of its electricity by 2035-36 due to rising power demand. The Ministry of Power emphasizes the need for...
Govt starts consultation to develop indigenous chips, modules for power gridsAccording to details shared by MeitY on its website, the initiative aims to build domestic capability across the power semiconductor value ...
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...