Technology that cares for the future

01 Mar 2016 Editorial Team

KONE shares the environmental concerns of every citizen of the earth through constant advancement of its eco-efficient technology. KONE I MonoSpace® is powered by the Permanent Magnetic Synchronous NMX machine that is significantly more energy-efficient than preceding technologies. The completely renewed KONE EcoDisc® hoisting motor and highly efficient drive system, deliver even better energy-efficiency, helping to reduce both operating costs and the building's carbon footprint. The award winning RL 20 LED consumes 10 per cent less power than the usual lighting, saving energy, at the same time enhancing the visual appeal. Buildings consume about 40 per cent of the world's energy and elevators account for 2 to 10 per cent of energy consumed by the building. KONE's major Corporate Social Responsibility is to strive towards sustainable urban environment for future generations.

Contact: KONE Elevator India Pvt Ltd.
Tel: 044-6625 4000.
Website: www.kone.in

Infrastructure Transport

01 Sep 2025

Indian Railways Marks New Milestone with 4.5 km Long ‘Rudrastra’ Trial

Indian Railways has successfully conducted the trial run of Asia’s longest freight train, named ‘Rudrastra’, achieving a new milestone in cargo transportation, as per news reports. The 4.5 km-long train began its trial from Ganjkhwaja railway station in Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh, and travelled to Garhwa in Jharkhand. Covering a distance of 209 km in 5 hours and 10 minutes, it maintained an average speed of 40.5 km per hour. The train was formed by combining three long-haul racks, with ..

UltraTech Launches India’s First On-Site Hybrid RTC Renewable Energy Project

UltraTech Cement has operationalised a 7.5 MW round-the-clock (RTC) hybrid renewable energy project at its Sewagram Cement Works in Gujarat. The first-of-its-kind solution combines bifacial solar modules with trackers, wind energy and battery storage, co-located on-site, to ensure uninterrupted power for cement manufacturing without grid reliance. The project was executed in collaboration with clean energy solutions provider Gentari. Installed as a behind-the-meter system, it is the country..

Patna Metro Trials Successful, Red Line Priority Corridor to Launch This Month

Patna is set to roll out its first metro rail service later this month, with successful trial runs conducted on the Red Line priority corridor, the Patna Metro Rail Corporation announced.On 7 September, a metro train completed a test run between the Patna depot and Bhootnath station. Officials said the trials involved rigorous checks of rolling stock fitness, overhead electrification (OHE), and track alignment and stability to ensure operational safety and performance.The corridor from the New Pataliputra Bus Terminal to Bhoothnath has been designated as the priority stretch and will be the fi..