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Grap: 24x7 checks at Gurugram border to ensure compliance
3 weeks ago

Grap: 24x7 checks at Gurugram border to ensure compliance

Hindustan Times  

The Gurugram traffic police have initiated 24x7 vehicle checks at the city’s borders to curb the entry of prohibited vehicles and reduce pollution as part of the Graded Response Action Plan, officials said. The checks, which began on Saturday, will continue indefinitely, focusing on barring Bharat Stage-III petrol and BS-IV diesel vehicles from entering Gurugram and Delhi unless compliant with …

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Confusion over zero emission zones, councils say "no deal"
1 month ago

Confusion over zero emission zones, councils say "no deal"

Dutch News  

The 14 Dutch towns and cities which plan to introduce zero emission zones next year say they will press ahead with the ban on many diesel vehicles, even though the government says it has brokered a compromise. The 14 cities, which include Amsterdam and The Hague, issued a joint statement on Friday afternoon, saying alteri g the plans would not …

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Company cars clocked more all-electric kilometers than diesel for the first time
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Company cars clocked more all-electric kilometers than diesel for the first time

NL Times  

Last year, business drivers of passenger cars covered more kilometers in fully-electric vehicles than in diesel vehicles, including hybrids, for the first time, Statistics Netherlands reported on Thursday. Business drivers covered nearly 14 billion kilometers with petrol cars, including hybrids, last year. Last year, private individuals covered 94 billion kilometers in their cars, an average of 11,200 kilometers per car. …

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Car makers will miss Government target for electric vehicle sales this year, MPs told
7 months, 1 week ago

Car makers will miss Government target for electric vehicle sales this year, MPs told

Daily Mail  

Car manufacturers will miss a key Government target for electric vehicle sales for this year, MPs heard. At least 22 per cent of new cars and 10 per cent of new vans sold by major vehicle manufacturers in the UK in 2024 is required to be zero-emission – which in most cases means pure electric – under the Government's Zero …

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Diesel car drivers charged up to £250 more per year to park near their home
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Diesel car drivers charged up to £250 more per year to park near their home

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. This is an initiative we hope more councils will follow.” She added: “Other policies are also needed to improve …

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Rethinking green transportation: Converting ICE vehicles into electric ones
8 months ago

Rethinking green transportation: Converting ICE vehicles into electric ones

Firstpost  

As the world grapples with the urgent need to combat climate change and transition towards sustainable transportation, the spotlight shines brighter than ever on the transformative potential of Electric Vehicles. Converting existing ICE vehicles to EVs by replacing their combustion engines and associated components with electric motors and batteries presents a promising solution to prolong their lifespan sustainably. Therefore, electric …

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Frame policy to phase out heavy diesel vehicles: Supreme Court to Centre
11 months, 1 week ago

Frame policy to phase out heavy diesel vehicles: Supreme Court to Centre

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Union government to frame a national policy to phase out heavy-­duty diesel vehicles like trucks and trailers, and replace them with BS­-VI vehicles that use cleaner fuel, underlining people living in all parts of the country and not only those living in the Delhi-NCR are entitled to breathe clean air and a pollution-free …

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Frame Policy To Phase Out Heavy Duty Diesel Vehicles & Replace Them With BS-VI Vehicles : Supreme Court Directs Centre
11 months, 1 week ago

Frame Policy To Phase Out Heavy Duty Diesel Vehicles & Replace Them With BS-VI Vehicles : Supreme Court Directs Centre

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed that the Union of India should formulate a policy of phasing out heavy-duty diesel vehicles and replacing them with BS VI vehicles. The policy should be framed within a period of six months from today.The Court asked the Union to examine the recommendations made by the Environment Pollution Authority, which has been. Observing that …

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No Final View Expressed On Delhi's 'Odd-Even' Scheme, Was Only Flagging Amicus's Concerns, Clarifies Supreme Court
1 year, 1 month ago

No Final View Expressed On Delhi's 'Odd-Even' Scheme, Was Only Flagging Amicus's Concerns, Clarifies Supreme Court

Live Law  

A bench of Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Sudhanshu Dhulia, and Ahsanuddin Amanullah was hearing a batch of pleas raising concerns over the deteriorating air quality in the Delhi-National Capital Region. On the last occasion, the court questioned the effectiveness of Delhi’s ‘odd-even’ scheme in curbing vehicular pollution, terming it as ‘optics’ after amicus curiae and senior advocate Aparajita Singh criticised …

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How Maruti raced to No.1 in the ‘SUV’ lane
1 year, 1 month ago

How Maruti raced to No.1 in the ‘SUV’ lane

Live Mint  

New Delhi: A year ago, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd’s share of the Sports Utility Vehicle pie was just 9.5%, way thinner than then leader Tata Motor’s 22.6% slice. Indeed, Maruti was then the fifth biggest SUV maker in the country, even trailing South Korea’s Kia, which had entered the market in 2019. Even as the S Cross stuttered and the …

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'From today, will not use petrol or diesel vehicles': Gadkari urges people to use electric vehicles
1 year, 6 months ago

'From today, will not use petrol or diesel vehicles': Gadkari urges people to use electric vehicles

India TV News  

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, while distributing e-rickshaws in Maharashtra's Nagpur on Friday, announced that he will not use petrol or diesel vehicles and appealed to citizens to follow the same amid the fact the electric and bio-fuel technology is both cheaper and pro-climate. The Union Road Transport minister said he does not want to use petrol or diesel vehicles and …

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California approves rule phasing out big diesel trucks
1 year, 7 months ago

California approves rule phasing out big diesel trucks

Associated Press  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — New big rigs and buses that run on diesel would not be sold in California starting in 2036, according to new rules approved by state regulators Friday to wean the state off fossil fuels and combat climate change. The truck emissions vote follows the California Air Resources Board’s approval Thursday of a rule phasing out decades-old diesel …

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Mercedes facing 330,000 legal claims over ‘defeat devices’ in diesel vehicles
1 year, 10 months ago

Mercedes facing 330,000 legal claims over ‘defeat devices’ in diesel vehicles

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Mercedes-Benz is facing more than …

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The diesel car is dying. Here’s why
2 years, 1 month ago

The diesel car is dying. Here’s why

Live Mint  

From being one of the largest markets for diesel vehicles barely a decade ago, India’s share of diesel cars has slid to less than 20% and may shrink further when stricter emission norms kick in. At the same time, the cost of making diesel engines compliant with stricter BS VI emission norms that came into effect in April 2020, has …

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Ford recalls BS6 diesels of select models
2 years, 4 months ago

Ford recalls BS6 diesels of select models

The Hindu  

Ford may have wrapped up its operations in India, but the brand continues to offer service, parts and warranty support. Ford has now issued a recall for select BS6 diesel models of the EcoSport, Figo, Aspire and Freestyle over issues with emission norms compliance. Ford has cited issues with compliance to emission norms and efficiency of the diesel particulate filter …

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Delhi traders to meet LG over 5-month ban on diesel vehicles from 1 Oct
2 years, 5 months ago

Delhi traders to meet LG over 5-month ban on diesel vehicles from 1 Oct

Live Mint  

New Delhi: City-based traders plan to meet Lieutenant Governor of Delhi Vinai Kumar Saxena over the state government’s decision to ban entry of diesel vehicles in the national capital for five months starting 1 October to control air pollution. Confederation of All India Traders secretary-general Praveen Khandelwal said that the Arvind Kejriwal government’s decision would affect businesses in the state …

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Supreme Court Issues Notice On Plea To Permit Conversion Of 10 Year Old Diesel Buses To CNG
2 years, 8 months ago

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Plea To Permit Conversion Of 10 Year Old Diesel Buses To CNG

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, on Monday, issued notice in a plea seeking directions to the Ministry of Road Transport And Highways and State Authorities to endorse the retrofitted CNG buses, which were converted on expiry of 10 years and to permit 10 years old diesel buses to get converted to CNG. He had relied upon the order of the Apex Court …

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Delhi Government Decides To Deregister Diesel Vehicles That Complete 10 Years On January 1, 2022
3 years ago

Delhi Government Decides To Deregister Diesel Vehicles That Complete 10 Years On January 1, 2022

Live Law  

The Delhi Government has decided that it would be de-registering all the diesel vehicles that will complete 10 years on January 1, 2022. This decision has been taken in view of a 2016 order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Vardhaman Kaushik Vs Union of India & Ors In this case, the Tribunal had issued certain directions …

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Diesel cars that complete 10 years on 1 Jan will be deregistered in Delhi
3 years ago

Diesel cars that complete 10 years on 1 Jan will be deregistered in Delhi

Firstpost  

No NOC will be issued for diesel vehicles, which have completed 15 years or more on the date of applying for it, according to an order issued earlier this week by the Delhi transport department New Delhi: In compliance with the National Green Tribunal’s directions, the Delhi government will deregister all diesel vehicles which will complete 10 years on 1 …

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NGT refuses to modify order on deregistration of 10-year-old diesel vehicles
3 years, 4 months ago

NGT refuses to modify order on deregistration of 10-year-old diesel vehicles

India TV News  

The National Green Tribunal has refused to modify its order directing the deregistration of diesel vehicles in Delhi-NCR which are over 10 years old. “As noted in the order dated July 18, 2016, appeal against order dated April 7, 2015 directing that more than 10 years old diesel vehicles be not allowed to ply on Delhi-NCR roads was dismissed by …

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Green tax may drive up CNG car sales
3 years, 10 months ago

Green tax may drive up CNG car sales

Live Mint  

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd is set to gain the most from a government proposal to levy a green tax on petrol and diesel vehicles, according to two auto industry executives. Higher taxes on petrol or diesel vehicles may see more customers, especially those of small cars and compact sedans used by India’s large middle-class households, shift to CNG, benefiting companies …

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