Penguin feathers inspired a "living skin" material that could slash energy bills in buildingsResearchers have developed a revolutionary thin film inspired by penguin feathers that passively switches between heating and cooling modes...
04 Jun, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
Vedanta group's iron ore mining, steel biz cut 2.5 MT of carbon emissions in last 5 yrsVedanta's iron ore and steel business has significantly cut carbon emissions. Over five years, nearly 2.5 million tonnes of emissions were ...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
Europe's green jet fuels see upside in Iran warEurope is looking at synthetic jet fuel to reduce reliance on foreign oil. The Iran war has made this cleaner fuel more attractive. While p...
31 May, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
Auto industry lobbying spurs revision of India’s CAFE normsIndia is on the brink of introducing new Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency regulations that could eliminate exemptions previously granted t...
11 Feb, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
Niti Aayog pushes incentives for small cars under CAFE normsNiti Aayog has recommended that India promote lightweight, fuel-efficient small entry-level cars under Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (C...
10 Feb, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
Toyota expects government to finalise CAFE 3 notification soonAutomakers need clarity on India's upcoming Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency standards. Toyota Kirloskar Motor's Vikram Gulati requests th...
12 Jan, 2026, 03.49 PM IST
India proposes relaxing fuel efficiency norms for small cars boosting Maruti Suzuki sharesIndia has proposed easing fuel efficiency standards for small cars, potentially benefiting Maruti Suzuki, whose shares surged to a record h...
26 Sep, 2025, 01.50 PM IST
Brake on emissions: As India plans CAFE norms, a look at regulations followed globally across US, other automotive marketsIndia is preparing to implement CAFE 3 norms by 2027, aiming to lower passenger vehicle emissions to 113 gm of CO2 per kilometer. Consultat...
05 Jul, 2025, 01.11 AM IST
EU lawmakers back ban on new fossil-fuel cars from 2035Lawmakers suported a proposal, made by the European Commission last year, to require a 100% reduction in CO2 emissions from new cars by 203...
08 Jun, 2022, 10.33 PM IST
JLR will begin testing prototype hydrogen Land Rover Defender later this yearJLR's luxury brand, Jaguar, plans to go entirely electric by 2025.
15 Jun, 2021, 02.01 PM IST
Volkswagen faces EU fine for missing 2020 emissions targetsConcerned about global warming, as well as air pollution, European policymakers have clamped down on exhaust emissions, forcing carmakers t...
21 Jan, 2021, 07.08 PM IST
Volkswagen welcomes German government's scheme to support low-emission carsGermany on Tuesday earmarked fresh cash to help the industry, which is facing tough competition from Chinese and U.S. rivals in electric mo...
18 Nov, 2020, 02.31 PM IST
UK to test 'electric highways' that can charge low-emission and hybrid carsOff road trials of the technology needed to power electric cars on England's major roads are due to take place later this year.
17 Aug, 2015, 05.02 PM IST
Why our crowded roads need quadricyclesGovt’s decision to set up an inter-ministerial committee on quadricycles brings to sharp focus debate that can have enormous beneficial con...
18 May, 2013, 05.00 AM IST
- EU backs car industry call for soft loans for R&D
EU backed a call by Europe's carmakers for $50.98 bn in soft loans to help develop cars which meet toughening EU CO2 emissions targets.
29 Oct, 2008, 09.31 PM IST
- Toyota developes zero-emission fuel-cell vehicle
Toyota Motor Corp said Friday it had developed a new zero-emission fuel-cell vehicle that has a longer cruising distance than previous mode...
06 Jun, 2008, 06.07 PM IST
- Romanian carmaker Dacia rolls out low-emissions model
Romania's leading carmaker, Dacia, has introduced its latest make a low-emissions hatchback called the Sandero.
04 Jun, 2008, 06.29 PM IST