News for 'CNG'

Electric cars have a mountain to climb before winning market share

Electric cars have a mountain to climb before winning market share

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

According to research by IHS Markit, for an ecosystem still grappling with infrastructure issues -- the high cost of EVs and a greater OEM (original equipment manufacturer) focus on electrifying two-wheelers and commercial vehicles first -- the share of such vehicles is expected to be 4 per cent by 2030, reports Pavan Lall.

New Alto K10: Smarter design, great performance

New Alto K10: Smarter design, great performance

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

The ride quality is good in city.

When the Big Boys came out to play at Auto Expo

When the Big Boys came out to play at Auto Expo

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

Buses that run on battery, trucks that purr on LNG, and more from the stables of Tata Motors, Mahindras and Ashok Leyland. The Auto Expo 2018 had these and more.

Maruti to launch the cheapest automatic car in the world

Maruti to launch the cheapest automatic car in the world

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

The dealers have started accepting bookings for Rs 10,000.

Flex-engine motorcycles to hit Indian markets soon: Nitin Gadkari

Flex-engine motorcycles to hit Indian markets soon: Nitin Gadkari

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

A flex-fuel or dual fuel vehicle is capable of operating on both petrol and ethanol

Govt plans to exit 3 PSUs, merge 4

Govt plans to exit 3 PSUs, merge 4

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

The department of investment and public asset management is scouting for investment bankers and legal advisors to carry forward the transactions.

Maharashtra: State-wide petrol pump strike

Maharashtra: State-wide petrol pump strike

Rediff.com17 Sep 2006

The strike is to protest against the state government's high level of sales tax.

ONGC to restart Hazira on Aug 19

ONGC to restart Hazira on Aug 19

Rediff.com16 Aug 2006

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation will restart its flood-hit Hazira gas plant in Gujarat on August 19, two-days ahead of schedule to avert a fuel supply crisis particularly for CNG operations in New Delhi.

GAIL enters into JV with China Gas

GAIL enters into JV with China Gas

Rediff.com27 Jun 2007

A joint venture agreement between GAIL (India) Limited and China Gas Holdings Limited to foray into natural gas

Diesel buses: Govt warns airline cos

Diesel buses: Govt warns airline cos

Rediff.com6 Jul 2006

Taking a hard line against plying of polluting diesel vehicles within the airport, the Delhi government has warned airline companies, including public sector Indian and private carriers Jet and Sahara, to convert their vehicles to CNG or face action

Bajaj set to launch dual-fuel bikes

Bajaj set to launch dual-fuel bikes

Rediff.com2 Jun 2006

Bajaj Auto Ltd is close to introducing two-wheelers that will use green fuels such as compressed natural gas or liquefied petroleum gas.

Tata Motors to supply 500 low-floor buses to DTC

Tata Motors to supply 500 low-floor buses to DTC

Rediff.com13 Apr 2007

Tata Motors said on Friday it has bagged the order for supplying 500 non-AC state-of-the-art low-floor CNG buses from Delhi Transport Corporation.

Cricket in the time of petrol strike

Cricket in the time of petrol strike

Rediff.com19 Sep 2006

For neighbourhood youth the strike came as a blessing in disguise: in space-starved Mumbai, a little room goes a long way in promoting their cricketing instincts

Insurance for auto, taxi drivers

Insurance for auto, taxi drivers

Rediff.com14 Mar 2006

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will kick off a massive energy conservation drive on Saturday with the launch of an insurance scheme for auto and taxi drivers using environment friendly CNG as fuel in Mumbai.

Gujarat floods continue to hit gas production

Gujarat floods continue to hit gas production

Rediff.com9 Aug 2006

Floods in Gujarat continued to disrupt half of India's natural gas production for the second day on Wednesday, threatening power generation in north and CNG supplies to automobiles in the national capital.

Delhi's transport sector 3 times more polluting than Mumbai's

Delhi's transport sector 3 times more polluting than Mumbai's

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Despite a 187 km, seven-line metro network carrying 2.4 million commuters every day, private vehicles rose 92% over the last 15 years

Petrol to cost Rs 9 a litre more?

Petrol to cost Rs 9 a litre more?

Rediff.com10 May 2006

The petroleum ministry has said that fuel prices should go up by Rs 10.43 a litre and cooking gas price by Rs 114.45 per cylinder, with the Left parties opposing the move.

Zee group plans power plant in Haryana

Zee group plans power plant in Haryana

Rediff.com3 May 2006

Media giant Zee Group on Wednesday announced diversifying into the energy sector, beginning with a Rs 3,500 crore (Rs 35 billion) gas-based power plant in Haryana.

GAIL inks pact with Bangladesh co

GAIL inks pact with Bangladesh co

Rediff.com15 Feb 2005

State-run gas firm Gas Authority of India Ltd on Tuesday signed an agreement with Spectra International Ltd of Bangladesh to identify possibilities of joint cooperation in compressed natural gas infrastructure development projects and gas retailing i

AAP MLA Surinder Singh arrested for assaulting NDMC worker

AAP MLA Surinder Singh arrested for assaulting NDMC worker

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Singh was arrested on Friday evening, along with his driver Pankaj and assistant Praveen, when he was called for questioning by Delhi police.

Auto LPG: New hope for oil cos

Auto LPG: New hope for oil cos

Rediff.com30 May 2005

With the West Bengal government banning 15 year-old commercial vehicles from running on the roads in the metropolis and its suburbs, oil companies, which incurred losses for about a year have at last found a ray of hope for marketing auto LPG in the

New natural gas pricing formula by Sept 30: Govt

New natural gas pricing formula by Sept 30: Govt

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

The new government on June 25 decided to defer the implementation till September-end to hold wider consultations.

Indraprastha Gas IPO gets FIPB nod

Indraprastha Gas IPO gets FIPB nod

Rediff.com11 Nov 2003

Indraprastha Gas on Tuesday said it has obtained the approval of FIPB for transfer of equity shares to non-resident Indians, foreign institutional investors and foreign venture capital funds in its proposed initial public offer.

At least 12 injured as ONGC's gas well catches fire near Surat

At least 12 injured as ONGC's gas well catches fire near Surat

Rediff.com19 Apr 2015

Fire is still raging at the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited gas well near Olpad town in the district

Markets end stronger ahead of the Fed meet; oil stocks shine

Markets end stronger ahead of the Fed meet; oil stocks shine

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

Markets ended higher, amid firm global cues, and are on track for third straight day of gains.

Further cut in petrol, diesel prices likely: Naik

Further cut in petrol, diesel prices likely: Naik

Rediff.com16 Apr 2003

Petroleum Minister Ram Naik hinted on Wednesday that fuel prices may come down further if the international crude prices of Brent fall to around $20-22 per barrel.\n\n\n\n

Transporters' strike in Maharashtra enters 7th day

Transporters' strike in Maharashtra enters 7th day

Rediff.com7 Apr 2003

Though essential commodities such as milk, vegetables and grains have been exempted from the strike, its prices are spiralling and are set to increase.

Govt decides not to hike gas prices

Govt decides not to hike gas prices

Rediff.com7 Jan 2004

The government on Wednesday put off a proposal to hike natural gas prices by Rs 350 per thousand cubic meters until the second half of 2004.

IGL opens at Rs 110

IGL opens at Rs 110

Rediff.com26 Dec 2003

The world's fastest growing CNG firm Indraprastha Gas Ltd's shares soared 130 per cent on their trading debut at the Bombay Stock Exchange on Friday.

Delhi govt calls off odd-even after NGT strikes down exemptions

Delhi govt calls off odd-even after NGT strikes down exemptions

Rediff.com11 Nov 2017

The Delhi government said that it is not ready "to compromise with the safety of women".

Maruti cars to become costlier

Maruti cars to become costlier

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Maruti Ciaz and Ertiga are exempt from the infrastructure cess and so, there is no change in the prices of these models.

Woman who threw ink at Kejriwal sent to one-day police custody

Woman who threw ink at Kejriwal sent to one-day police custody

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

The police told the court that 26-year-old Arora's custody was required to investigate whether there were other persons involved in the matter who conspired with her.

What the odd-even scheme achieved

What the odd-even scheme achieved

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Load of particulates and nitrous oxides from cars reduced by about 40%.

Maharashtra, TN raise taxes outside GST, Centre says they can

Maharashtra, TN raise taxes outside GST, Centre says they can

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Maharashtra raises vehicle registration fee, Tamil Nadu ups entertainment tax

Odd-even rule: An escape route for Kejriwal?

Odd-even rule: An escape route for Kejriwal?

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

With many exemptions and caveats, the road-rationing system may be another disappointment in reducing Delhi's pollution woes.

Odd-even boost for Toyota hybrid

Odd-even boost for Toyota hybrid

Rediff.com16 May 2016

The Camry hybrid sold 466 units in January-April in the region.

BS VI emission norms may lead to death of diesel cars

BS VI emission norms may lead to death of diesel cars

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

From April 2020, manufacturers will have to hike prices of diesel cars sharply to accommodate the costs incurred in the transition to BS VI emission norms, and widening the gap between a diesel and petrol car.

Coming soon: Maruti Celerio diesel with high mileage

Coming soon: Maruti Celerio diesel with high mileage

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

The fuel efficiency claim of this engine will be clode to 30 km/ltr.

Hyundai brings back Santro 3 years after shelving it

Hyundai brings back Santro 3 years after shelving it

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

The car is expected to hit the road on October 23 and is being launched as Hyundai celebrates two decades in the country. Industry sources say that it will be priced at Rs 3,70,000 to stay competitive with its biggest competitors, Tata Tiago and Maruti Suzuki Celerio.

Odd-even rule kicks in as Delhi air remains severe

Odd-even rule kicks in as Delhi air remains severe

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

Delhi government's odd-even scheme was launched in the national capital on Monday with common citizens giving it a mix response.