Mumbai, April 6 (IANS) Tesla on Monday announced the launch of its first in-mall electric vehicle charging station in India at Nexus Seawoods Mall in Navi Mumbai.The new facility, located in the mall’s B1 parking area, features a total of eight chargers, including four V4 Superchargers offering fast DC charging at speeds of up to 250 kW and four Destination Chargers providing AC charging at 11 kW.The setup is designed to cater to varying charging needs of Tesla users, offering both quick top-u…
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Seoul, April 6 (IANS) South Korea is targeting at least 20 per cent of power generation through renewable energy by 2030 in a bid to lower its heavy dependence on energy imports and respond to growing power demand sparked by the growth of advanced industries, the climate ministry said on Monday.Under the plan, reported at a Cabinet meeting, the government aims to expand renewable energy distribution to 100 gigawatts by 2030 to meet the 20 percent goal by fostering the growth of solar power and w…
Kathmandu, April 5 (IANS) Citing ongoing disruptions in petroleum supplies due to the conflict in West Asia, the Nepali government has decided to implement a two-day weekend for government offices and educational institutions.Under the new arrangement, public holidays will now be observed on Saturdays and Sundays for government offices and educational institutions. Minister for Education, Science and Technology, Youth and Sports, and government spokesperson Sasmit Pokharel said that a Cabinet me…
Sydney, April 4 (IANS) Australian Energy Minister Chris Bowen said on Saturday that Australia’s fuel supply “remains strong” and more petrol is getting to service stations across the country. Providing a weekly update on fuel supply, Bowen told reporters in Sydney that Australia had about 39 days’ worth of petrol, 29 days of diesel, and 30 days of jet fuel in reserve.”The fact these figures are effectively flat means fuel is going out the door to service stations and farmers, and fuel is going i…
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), which operates the Namo Bharat Rapid Rail between Delhi and Meerut, unveiled the corridor’s largest EV charging hub at the Anand Vihar station on Friday. The move, aimed at promoting clean, green transportation in Delhi-NCR, is expected to provide significant relief to electric vehicle users.The newly established charging station features 10 high-voltage fast-charging units with a combined capacity of 48…
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) The passenger vehicle industry in India is estimated to report wholesale volume growth of around 7-9 per cent in FY26, supported by strong festive demand, GST rate cuts and multiple new model launches, a report showed on Friday.The growth is expected to moderate to 4-6 per cent in FY2027, largely due to the high base and evolving macroeconomic conditions, according to credit rating agency ICRA.The report expects growth across India’s passenger vehicle (PV) and tractor…
New Delhi/Bengaluru, April 3 (IANS) Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi strongly criticised the Karnataka government over its recent electric vehicle (EV) policy decisions, alleging that the state is moving backwards on clean energy initiatives.In a recorded video statement, released on Friday by Joshi’s office, reacting to the withdrawal of tax exemptions on EVs and the imposition of lifetime road tax, Joshi termed the move a “step backwards from reforms” and said it w…
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) The domestic automotive metal forming market of India is projected to nearly double to $90-95 billion by FY30, growing at around 12 per cent annually, as global supply chain realignments drive value concentration toward process-led manufacturers, a report has said.As per Avendus Capital analysis, India’s auto component industry — casting, forging, stamping and machining — crossed $80 billion in size in FY25 and turned a net exporter during the year, with exports reach…
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) India’s passenger vehicle market closed FY26 on a robust note, with Maruti Suzuki India, Tata Motors and Toyota Kirloskar Motor posted strong double-digit gains.Maruti Suzuki India recorded a 16.72 per cent year-on-year (YoY) growth in March 2026, selling 2,25,251 units compared to 1,92,984 units in the same month last year.Domestic passenger vehicle sales stood at 1,69,428 units, while exports rose to 47,040 units and supplies to other OEMs reached 8,783 units.For th…
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Indian prominent automobile manufacturer Mahindra & Mahindra on Wednesday announced that overall auto sales for March 2026 stood at 99,969 vehicles, marking a growth of 21 per cent including exports.Utility Vehicles domestic sales touched 60,272 units in March, up 25 per cent, while overall UV sales including exports reached 62,109 units. Domestic Commercial Vehicles sales for the month were 24,928, marking a growth of 11 per cent.The company reported year‑to‑da…