US diesel prices hit a record high, pushing up transportation costs for a long list of goodsDiesel prices soared to unprecedented levels in the United States on Friday, primarily due to the six-month conflict involving Iran. This r...
04 Sep, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
US diesel prices hit a record high of $5.85 as Iran war disrupts the flow of fuelUS Iran war: Diesel fuel has reached an unprecedented average price of $5.85 per gallon. This surge is directly linked to the ongoing six-m...
04 Sep, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
Investing beyond Trump, oil prices and bond yields: 5 large-caps from different sectors with upside potential of up to 17%The US-Iran war is escalating once again. And as Brent crude went past $91 a barrel, Indian equities have come under pressure; the war is c...
03 Sep, 2026, 02.51 PM IST
California’s CR&R digester can process 334,000 tons of food and green waste yearly, yielding 4 million diesel-gallon equivalents of RNG and 250,000 tons of fertilizerIn California, a remarkable facility is transforming food waste into renewable natural gas fuel, effectively capturing harmful methane emis...
01 Sep, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
MIT built a three-layer passive cooling panel of aerogel, hydrogel and reflective material; tests cooled it 9.3°C below ambient and suggested up to 40% longer food storage in humid conditionsResearchers have created a passive cooling system that uses natural processes. This innovative device cools significantly below ambient air...
26 Aug, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
IIT Delhi engineer develops fridge that runs without truck engine, cuts cooling costs by 75%A post on X has highlighted Yotuh Energy, a company co-founded by IIT Delhi biotechnology graduate Shaivee Malik, which has developed a bat...
23 Aug, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
In 1893, a German mechanical engineer invented a high-efficiency compression-ignition engine originally intended to run on alternative fuels but his invention turned popular years after his demise due to financial troubles: How did Rudolf Diesel changed the world?In 1893, Rudolf Diesel published his design for a compression-ignition engine that aimed to improve engine efficiency and reduce dependence...
13 Aug, 2026, 02.37 AM IST
In 1977, a Saudi prince towed a chunk of Alaskan iceberg to Iowa and served 4,000-year-old ice to guests. Decades later, his bizarre plan to ship icebergs for drinking water is attracting serious engineering interestA Saudi prince proposed towing icebergs for freshwater in 1977. Engineering challenges prevented this ambitious plan from becoming reality....
12 Aug, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
Unexpected gainer of trouble in the Gulf? 13 stocks from backend of the EV shift, with upside potential of up to 33%Most investors seeking exposure to the EV shift choose the obvious: A pure EV company; a scooter or car maker. They are the face of the tra...
26 Jul, 2026, 08.18 AM IST
These large- and mid-cap stocks can give more than 25% return in 1 year, according to analystsOver the next few trading sessions, the direction of indices like the Nifty and Sensex will be determined by news on ceasefire violations a...
10 Jul, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
Moderna COVID-19 vaccine begins rollout as U.S. races to broaden injection campaignThe Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved an emergency use authorization for Moderna's vaccine, the second COVID-19 vaccine to re...
20 Dec, 2020, 09.32 AM IST
3.5 lakh trucks with Rs. 35,000 cr goods stuck: TruckersTruckers and transporters TOI spoke to said the goods are at risk of damage and even pilferage as drivers and helpers have run away in many...
09 Apr, 2020, 10.13 AM IST
Futuristic architecture, integrated capabilities: Hyundai's new hydrogen-powered truck ensures zero carbon emissionFuel cells are the ‘perfect fit’ for commercial heavy-duty trucks, according to the company.
14 Nov, 2019, 09.44 AM IST
IIT-M startup develops solar-powered cold storage for farmersIn an attempt to cut wastage of agricultural produce, IIT Madras-incubated startup Tan90 has developed a portable, solar-powered cold stora...
14 Nov, 2018, 06.28 PM IST
UK to work with India on creating a cold food chainA UK-based company has plans to roll out clean cold technology in India to move perishable goods efficiently from producer to consumer.
21 Jul, 2015, 11.02 AM IST
- Thermo King India inks distribution pact with TVS & Sons
Thermo King India today said it has entered into a distribution tie-up with TVS & Sons to sell its climate control products in the country....
19 Jul, 2010, 03.16 PM IST
- Ingersoll-Rand buys Trane for $10 bn
In a deal worth a cool $10 billion, Ingersoll-Rand Co will acquire Trane Inc and create one of the world's largest makers of commercial and...
18 Dec, 2007, 04.39 AM IST