Energy transition to curb oil demand growth

Global oil demand will grow by 2.4 million barrels per day (bpd) in 2023 to a record 102.3 million bpd, the IEA said in its monthly report.

Uber to introduce greener choices to become carbon neutral

Uber is adding a new feature to Eats that will allow customers to search for restaurants that offer sustainable packaging. That will only be available in London, Paris, Amsterdam, New York City, San Francisco, and Taipei to start out.

Honda to ramp up sales of electric motorcycles

Honda Motor Co plans to launch more than 10 electric motorcycle models globally in the next three years, as part of the Japanese manufacturer’s aim to achieve carbon neutrality for motorcycles by the 2040s. Honda, which dominates the global motorcycle business, faces challenges in shifting to electric, with motorcycles wildly popular in developing economies. The

BYD To Foray Into Indian Electric Vehicles Market

BYD, the world’s largest electric carmaker by volume, is set to enter the mainstream Indian car market with an electric SUV. BYD will assemble its electric cars in India at its facility in Sriperumbudur, near Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The Chinese EV maker BYD, which currently sells the e6 electric MPV to corporates and fleet operators,

Triton EV to introduce hydrogen fuel two-wheelers

Triton Electric Vehicle, an American vehicle manufacturer, is all set to launch its first model in India. The company has announced that it will soon launch two wheelers and three wheelers powered by hydrogen fuel. The EV maker will manufacture these models in India. However, the company has not yet announced the official launch date.

US DOE’s funding for clean vehicle technologies

The US Department of Energy (DOE) declared a $96 million funding to support decarbonizing the domestic transportation sector. The funding will focus on expanding electric vehicle (EV) charging accessibility, create cleaner non-road vehicles through electrification and the use of alternative fuels, and develop electric drive components and materials to maximize EV efficiency and affordability. Non-road

Ban on new petrol, diesel car sales in Europe from 2035

The European Union has moved ahead to ban the sale of new cars with internal combustion engines (ICE) from 2035. The European Parliament consisting of elected members from all EU nations has approved the proposed ban by 339 votes in favour to 249 against with 24 abstentions. Now the proposal has been approved by parliament,

Olectra enters into electric truck segment

Olectra Greentech Limited (OLECTRA) has successfully begun 6×4 heavy-duty Electric tipper trials recently as part of its initiative to expand its product portfolio into electric truck segment. Pioneer and market leader in electric bus manufacturing, Olectra now entered into truck manufacturing and this prototype is built on heavy-duty electric tipper platform. The first of its

What are we going to do with the batteries?

There is little question that electric vehicles make environmental sense on the road where their near-zero emissions offer an arresting alternative to internal combustion engines. The real green picture of course depends on the energy and carbon footprint of the design, manufacturing and deconstruction of these vehicles. The International Energy Agency predicts there will be

Is hydrogen the key to a greener shipping industry?

Energy companies, international organizations, and national governments around the world are touting hydrogen as the next big energy trend, but is it practical for all uses? Some believe that it will be vital for the future of freight transport, as countries move away from petrol and diesel, but others are more critical of the idea.