The energy crisis arising from the war in Ukraine may lead to further setbacks WASHINGTON : The COVID-19 pandemic has been a key factor in slowing progress toward universal energy access. Globally, 733 million people still have no access to electricity, and 2.4 billion people still cook using fuels detrimental to their health and the […]
Is anyone actually making electric vehicles? – EQ Mag Pro
Investors rushed to check off their ESG-friendly holdings, happily backing anything that seemed tech-y and green. They appeared to ignore the basic requirement of a manufacturing company: Can it actually make the product? It’s about time investors were hit with the reality about electric vehicle startups. But what do tanking shares mean for the much-hyped, […]
Majority of consumers postpone decision to buy vehicle due to COVID-19: Report – EQ Mag Pro
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced 80 per cent of consumers to postpone their decision to purchase a four-wheeler, while 82 per cent of respondents deferred plans to buy a two-wheeler, according to a survey by Mobility Outlook. With electric vehicles (EV) gaining traction in India, 40 per cent of two-wheeler (2W) customers are willing to […]
S. African experts call for BRICS to expand scope after Covid-19 – EQ Mag Pro
A Witwatersrand University School of Governance lecturer said that Covid-19 showed the problems of patents and vaccine nationalism that BRICS should address. After Covid-19 exposed some challenges bedeviling the BRICS countries, there is a need to re-examine its strategies and integrate and expand its scope, said South African experts at the webinar “South Africa and […]
Floating Solar Farm Launch Set For October
The floating solar farm at Sirindhorn Dam in Ubon Ratchathani. The state-run Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) is preparing to start commercial operation of what it claims is the world’s largest hybrid power generation facility for a floating solar farm at Sirindhorn Dam in Ubon Ratchathani province in October. The operation of the 45-megawatt […]
Filmmakers, Activists Call For Climate Efforts in Cannes
The world’s biggest cinema showcase is back after a 2020 hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and has this year highlighted productions with an environmental focus in a special selection. Documentary makers and environmental activists including British teenager Bella Lack on Sunday said they hoped to inspire more efforts on climate change, including through several […]
IEX Power Market Update , June 2021
Power Market trades 7093 MU in June’21 achieving 48% YoY growth. Exchange culminates Q1 FY’22 with the volume of 21,340 MU achieving 44% YoY growth. Real-Time Electricity Market trades highest ever volumes of 1726 MU with spectacular growth of 235% YoY. Green Market trades highest ever volume of 412 MU in June’21 seeing 15% MoM […]
McDonald’s to Install Electric Vehicle Charging Points at Lincoln Restaurant as National Rollout Gets Under Way
Drivers will be able to charge their cars while they wait. McDonald’s is rolling out electric vehicle charging points nationally Fast food chain McDonald’s will install electric vehicle charging points at one of its restaurants in Lincolnshire as part of a national drive to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 36% by 2030. The restaurant […]
WardWizard Innovations & Mobility Sells 938 EV Units in Jun
New Delhi : WardWizard Innovations and Mobility, the owner of electric two-wheelers brand ”Joy e-Bike”, on Monday reported total sales of 938 units for June, riding on increased incentives from the government for such eco-friendly vehicles. The company, which sold 223 units in June 2020, said it has clocked over 1,800 units in the first […]
TCS, Infosys, HCL Tech, IT sector Q1FY22 Results Preview: Strong Revenue Growth, Lower Margins, Wage Hike
Three of the top Indian IT companies — TCS, Infosys, and HCL Technologies — are expected to post a healthy set of numbers in the first quarter of FY22 earnings. Three of the top Indian IT companies — TCS, Infosys, and HCL Technologies — are expected to post a healthy set of numbers in the […]