Jind (Haryana), July 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that Haryana’s Jind has become a ‘sushasan model’ (good governance model) owing to the “double-engine” government, as he flagged off the country’s first hydrogen-run train. He also said that had the Gulf war happened before 2014, Indian Railways would’ve been paralysed as a large part of the fleet used to run on diesel.Speaking at the launch of the country’s first 10-coach hydrogen-powered train named NaMo Green Rail …
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New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that India is set to achieve a major milestone in sustainable transportation with the launch of the country’s first hydrogen-powered train, calling it a significant step towards a self-reliant India and sustainable development.Sharing his message on X, Prime Minister Modi said, “Today, the dream of India receiving its first hydrogen train is about to come true. This is a very significant day in the direction of self-relian…
Vadodara, June 29 (IANS) A fleet of new electric buses has begun operating in Vadodara as part of the Centre’s ‘PM e-Bus Sewa’ scheme, with the city aiming to expand its zero-emission public transport network to 250 buses in the coming months.The first batch of 30 air-conditioned electric buses under the PM e-Bus Sewa scheme was flagged off in Vadodara on Monday, marking the beginning of a phased rollout that will eventually see 250 electric buses operating across the city.The buses were flagged…
Shillong, June 9 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Tuesday flagged off five electric buses under the PM eBus Sewa Scheme, marking the beginning of a major push towards sustainable urban mobility and cleaner public transportation in the state. The electric buses were launched at a programme held at Taraghar — State Guest House in Shillong. Officials said the buses form part of a broader strategy to decongest the state capital, reduce carbon emissions and strengthen public trans…
New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) Tata Motors Limited will continue investing in electric and hydrogen-based technologies for its commercial vehicle business as the shift towards cleaner mobility accelerates, Chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran said in his message to shareholders in the company’s annual report for 2025-26.Chandrasekaran said the transition to sustainable transportation cannot rely on a single technology and will require a mix of electric vehicles, hydrogen-powered solutions and cleaner int…
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) As the Delhi government rolled out the draft Electric Vehicle Policy 2.0 (2026–2030) on Saturday, it offered a mix of financial benefits, tax waivers and phased restrictions aimed at accelerating the shift to cleaner mobility in the national capital.Issued by the Transport Department’s EV Cell, the draft has been opened for public consultation for 30 days and is aimed at tackling Delhi’s persistent air pollution while boosting electric vehicle (EV) adoption. The …
Mumbai, Dec 23 (IANS) Tata Motors on Tuesday announced that it has crossed a major milestone in India’s electric vehicle journey, with more than 2.5 lakh TATA.ev cars now running on Indian roads. The achievement underlines the company’s strong leadership in the country’s fast-growing electric passenger vehicle market.The milestone comes at a time when electric vehicles are becoming a common choice for Indian consumers, moving beyond early adopters to mainstream buyers.Tata Motors has playe…