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The government order is all set to pave the way for registration of battery-operated vehicles as transport vehicles in the state. (Representative image/News18)All battery-operated transport vehicles and vehicles driven on methanol and ethanol fuel, except goods vehicles whose gross vehicle weight is below 3,000 kg, should be issued permit without payment of any fee, said the orderThe Tamil Nadu government has issued an order that permits shall be given for battery-operated vehicles and vehicles driven on ethanol and…

Rags-to-riches stories inspire us all, and there are numerous such tales out there. One of these stories belongs to Ravi Pillai, a 69-year-old man who hails from a family of farmers. Ravi Pillai is the founder of the RP Group, which operates businesses across various parts of India and the Middle East. Last year, he made headlines for purchasing a helicopter worth approximately Rs 100 crore, becoming the first Indian to own one. Additionally, he owns a collection of expensive cars in his garage. Airbus H145 Ravi Pillai…

Published By: Paras YadavLast Updated: July 01, 2023, 10:58 ISTIndiGo (Photo: @IndiGo6E / Twitter)Abu Dhabi will be the new destination for Indigo from Lucknow, while the airline will be re-starting its operations to Dubai from July 12IndiGo will add two non-stop daily flights to Abu Dhabi and Dubai from the Lucknow airport starting July 12, officials said on Friday.After the flights to Abu Dhabi and Dubai are added – both onward and return – the average international flights at the airport will increase from 13 to 17…

British Airways, which has been operating to India for nearly 100 years, is keen to increase flights to the national capital and Mumbai as it sees “headroom for expansion" as well as a more balanced demand growth post the coronavirus pandemic.Bullish about the opportunities in India, the airline has also officially opened its new call centre in the country, where it has more than 2,000 employees, including around 1,700 at the call centre.British Airways Chairman and CEO Sean Doyle on Friday said the carrier is seeing a…

Published By: Paras YadavLast Updated: July 01, 2023, 09:34 ISTImage used for Representation. (Photo: IANS)Tesla's Superchargers are 60% of the total fast chargers in the US and the deals will allow non-Tesla users to use the company's large charging networkA group of EV charger makers and operators is pushing back against Texas’ plan to mandate the inclusion of Tesla technology in charging stations, saying it is “premature," according to a document seen by Reuters and a source aware of the matter.Reuters reported last…

Published By: Paras YadavLast Updated: July 01, 2023, 09:06 ISTHero Motocorp (Photo: IANS)Hero MotoCorp said it will continue with innovative financing programmes to minimise the impact on the customersTwo-wheeler maker Hero MotoCorp on Friday said it will hike prices of its motorcycles and scooters by around 1.5 percent from July 3, citing several factors, including a rise in input costs.The company, which raised prices by around 2 percent in April this year, said the exact quantum of its latest increase would vary by…

GM said Algolion's software will help the Detroit automaker bring to the market a "cost-effective" early hazard detection system at a quicker pace.General Motors said on Friday it had acquired Algolion Ltd, an Israel-based software startup that helps detect problems in batteries.GM said Algolion's software will help the Detroit automaker bring to the market a "cost-effective" early hazard detection system at a quicker pace.The deal, for an undisclosed sum, comes at a…

Honda Cars India unveiled their upcoming mid-size SUV, the Elevate, in India earlier in June. With this all-new SUV, Honda aims to expand its portfolio in India, making it a highly anticipated product from the Japanese manufacturer. Recent online reports indicate that Honda held a meeting for dealers where they revealed the launch timeline and tentative prices for the upcoming SUV. According to these reports, the base variant of the Honda Elevate is expected to be priced at Rs 11 lakh. The Honda Elevate will compete…

A Swiss startup is using reclaimed wind turbine blades instead of metal beams as horizontal supports for solar panels. Solar panels, meet wind turbine blades Founded in 2022, Turn2Sun is based in Neuchâtel and calls its use of second-life wind turbine blades to support solar panels “Blade2Sun.” The company explains, “The strength of the blades enables structures with broad wingspan, covering large areas with minimal ground use, thanks to spaced-out foundations. This in turns lets you…

On Friday, Toyota Motor North America announced several leadership changes as it inches toward its commitment to electrification. As part of the changes, Toyota is establishing a new “senior vice president of electric vehicle supply” role to lead the automaker’s North American EV supply and production strategy. Toyota promotes Susan Elkington for new EV role The Japanese automaker is splitting its North American manufacturing and component operations based on the powertrain. Susan…