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Explained: Why aluminium is emerging as manufacturers' preferred alternative to copperRecord copper prices are accelerating manufacturers' shift toward aluminium, driven by lower costs and lighter weight. Automakers are expan...
Heat wave disrupts Fourth of July events in Washington, strains power grids across USA severe heatwave has disrupted Fourth of July celebrations across the central and eastern United States, forcing cancellations of parades,...
US' largest power grid PJM orders emergency curbs as electricity use nears record peakAmerica's largest power grid operator, PJM, urged customers to reduce electricity use amid a severe heatwave. Generator outages and overloa...
UK electric car market share hits 30% in June: industry dataIn a significant surge, British new car registrations climbed 15% in June. Battery electric vehicles are making strong inroads, capturing a...
India's coal-fired power output in June rises to highest since November 2023India's electricity demand surged in June, pushing coal-fired power generation to a near three-year high. Record heatwaves and a weak monso...
Coal India supply to power sector rises 5.9% in JuneCoal India Limited (CIL) reported a significant uptick in coal supplies, particularly to the power sector, during June and the first quarte...
Delhi govt orders CAG audit of power discoms over regulatory assets issueDelhi's power discoms are facing a CAG audit following a massive Rs 38,500 crore in accumulated Regulatory Assets. The Delhi government ord...
TVS Motor rises 3% on record quarterly sales of 16.31 lakh unitsTVS Motor shares rose on Thursday after the company reported record quarterly sales of 16.31 lakh units in Q1 FY2026-27, driven by strong d...
Europe can’t just air-condition its way out of the heatwave meltdownEurope's infrastructure, built for cold, is struggling with record heatwaves. From buckling train tracks and melting roads to hospitals can...
Kerala to fast-track battery storage projects to tackle power crisis: Electricity Minister Sunny JosephKerala is accelerating battery energy storage projects and strengthening long-term power procurement to combat recurring electricity shorta...
Panasonic to localise its US data centre battery production, CEO saysAutomakers and battery companies, which now face a weak market for electric vehicles in the US, are scrambling to repurpose battery factor...
The $1 trillion AI 'arms race' is fueling a hidden supercycle and it's not just chipsDBS Bank says the global AI arms race is driving a multi-year capex supercycle extending beyond semiconductors into energy, networking, inf...
Ferrari and BMW join Tesla, China in switch from copper to cheaper aluminiumLuxury carmakers Ferrari and BMW are embracing aluminium wiring, following Tesla and Chinese EV manufacturers. This significant industry sh...
Power demand tops 250 GW as weak monsoon keeps heat onIndia's peak power demand is soaring above 250 GW due to lingering heatwaves, outpacing a sluggish monsoon. Authorities are preparing conti...
Europe heatwave: Indian couple in Paris wait 90 minutes to buy a ‘luxury’ fan, say people are fighting to get oneEurope heatwave: An Indian couple in Paris waited 90 minutes to buy a fan as extreme temperatures hit Europe, disrupting transport, infrast...
Coal stocks at power plants seen at 42 MT as demand surgesCoal stocks at thermal power plants are projected to be around 42 million tonnes at the monsoon's onset, a dip from last year's 58 million ...
Elon Musk net worth declines below $1 trillion: World’s first trillionaire loses elite status as SpaceX stocks slide and Tesla slump hit fortuneElon Musk net worth: Elon Musk's reign as the world's first trillionaire has been short-lived. A significant drop in SpaceX shares followin...
Tata Power's Mundra thermal plant to continue operations till Sept 30 under Centre's directionsTata Power's Mundra thermal plant will continue supplying electricity for three more months until September 30, following an extension of s...
Tata Power's Mundra plant mandated to run at full capacity till SeptemberThe power ministry has directed Tata Power's 4,150 MW Mundra plant to operate at full capacity until September 30, 2026. This extension aim...
China's push for green power use in AI projects faces hurdles, experts sayEnsuring reliable electricity for AI-focused data centres has become a strategic priority, underscored in China's 2026 government work repo...