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Govt, Automakers Discuss Raising Ethanol Blend Beyond 20%
The Indian government has begun talks with automobile original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to increase ethanol blending in petrol beyond twenty per cent, with the current E20 target set for October 2025.Major OEMs such as Tata Motors, Mahindra and Mahindra, and Maruti Suzuki have raised concerns about high investment requirements and limited consumer interest. A draft report is being prepared by officials from the petroleum, transport, and agriculture ministries for cabinet review.Industry executives said upgrading vehicles from E20 to higher blends like E40 or E45 could raise costs by two ..
Hyundai India to Launch Hybrid, Plans 26 Models by 2030
Hyundai Motor India Limited will introduce a hybrid vehicle as part of a larger plan to launch twenty-six models by 2030. The move aligns Hyundai with Toyota and Suzuki, who advocate hybrids to address India’s limited charging network and price-sensitive market.The refreshed portfolio will include six battery-electric vehicles, twenty internal combustion engine models, and one hybrid. These will span both mass and premium segments, including hybrid sport utility vehicles.According to Chief Operating Officer Tarun Garg, no single technology can meet all market needs. He called the hybrid segm..
Railway Board Approves Survey for 4th Terminal Near Bengaluru
The Railway Board has approved a Final Location Survey for a mega coaching terminal near Bengaluru airport. The proposed terminal, to be located near Devanahalli or along the Yelahanka–Devanahalli–Chikkaballapur route, is estimated to cost Rs 13.5 million.According to South Western Railway, the new terminal will decongest Bengaluru’s overburdened railway infrastructure and meet growing passenger demand. It will serve as the fourth terminal, offering operational flexibility and capacity to handle thirty-six rakes daily.The design includes twelve pit lines, five washing lines, twenty-four ..
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