Chennai: Murugappa Group NBFC Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company (Chola) expects electric vehicles (EVs) to emerge as a key disruptor in the two-wheeler market, particularly in the entry-level and commuter segments.In its latest annual report, the company said the shift towards EVs in the commuter segment is being driven by govt incentives, lower operating costs…
30 electric buses sanctioned under the PM E-Bus Sewa scheme flagged offMSU, Parul and Navrachana universities inked MoUs with VMCDhanraj Pillay Sports Academy ties up with VMC to promote sports infrastructureCountry seminar on Russia held to explore trade and investment opportunitiesSemiconductor seminar drew experts from Japan, Belgium and SingaporeExperts discuss high-speed rail as a catalyst…
Varanasi: Banaras Hindu University (BHU) and Varanasi Smart City have partnered to establish an app-based public bicycle and e-bike sharing network on the varsity campus.Once operational, users will be able to access GPS-enabled bicycles and e-bikes through a dedicated mobile application featuring a user-based payment system, allowing riders to pay for usage through the platform….
Patna: Commuters in Patna would soon enjoy cleaner and more comfortable travel, with 150 air-conditioned electric buses, including 50 pink buses for women, expected to be introduced by July under the PM e-Bus Sewa Scheme. More 200 buses would be rolled out across the state gradually, taking the total count to 400, said a transport…
A total of 110 new electric buses will start operation from Monday Noida: UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday virtually flagged off 45 electric buses and three hydrogen buses for Noida, Greater Noida and Yamuna City — a fleet intended to boost last-mile connectivity as Noida International Airport prepares to begin commercial operations on…
Ranchi: Cyclists on Tuesday alleged that dedicated cycle tracks and parking space are lacking in the city. They said that the absence of facilities coupled with an increasing number of vehicles has increased safety hazards for cyclists, who make up a significant portion of the population.“Two-wheelers, four-wheelers and heavy vehicles ply on the same lane…
Bhubaneswar: To gradually phase out diesel- and petrol-run waste transportation vehicles, Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has decided to replace at least 50 such vehicles with EVs.Mayor Sulochana Das said existing vehicles of a certain brand would be exchanged to procure EVs. “We have our own diesel-run vehicles that are used in sanitation. Some have become…
Varanasi: To promote green mobility, the Varanasi Development Authority has ordered 100 e-bikes for its staff busy in field work.VDA vice-chairman Purna Bora said, “Over 90% of the VDA’s officials and other employees remain busy in field. Approximately 300-400 litres of petrol and diesel is estimated to be consumed in their field visits and other…
New Delhi: Anticipating a likely shift from road to Metro, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) will introduce 24 additional train trips using six additional trains from Monday. The additional trips will be made every Monday and on days when required. DMRC said last-mile connectivity is available across 160 metro stations, currently serving around 100,000 passengers…
KSRTC has floated a tender for construction of the e-bus depot, and is likely to finalise the tender by the last week of this month S Ramesh/ tnnMysuru: The state govt has given administrative approval for the construction of an electric bus depot on 4.5 acres of land in Banni Mantap in the city, where…
