BS-VI vehicles’ launch unlikely to improve air
PUNE: The air quality in the city may not show any drastic improvement 4-5 years after the launch of Bharat Stage (BS)-VI vehicles — first batch of which is set for launch in the second half of 2019 —
Bharat Stage VI
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Air this time is still cleaner than last two years, says CPCB data
Air quality this year in October has been cleaner compared to 2016 and 2017. This has been revealed by the Central Pollution Control Board’s air quality index (AQI) data for 2018, 2017 and 2016. While
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SC impact: Auto firms shift to top gear for rolling out BS-VI vehicles
While BS-IV contains 50 parts per million (ppm) sulphur, the BS-VI grade fuel only Following the recent directive by the Supreme Court that banned the sales as well as registration of Bharat Stage-IV
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BS VI Emission Norms for M&N Category Vehicles with GVW exceeding 3.5 tonnes
Government of India has notified migration to Bharat Stage VI (BS VI) emissions norms for 2, 3 and 4 wheeled vehicles from 1st April 2020. For Agricultural Tractors, Construction Equipment Vehicles and
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Sale of BS-VI non-compliant vehicles to stop from April 2020, government tells Supreme Court
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Monday told the Supreme Court that it would not allow sale and manufacturing of Bharat Stage-VI (BS-VI) non-compliant vehicles across the country from April
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DPCC notifies list of fuels permissible for industrial use
The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has issued a notification with a list of fuels permissible for industrial use within the NCT of Delhi, a move which has been hailed by the Centre for Science
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Industries given 90 days to switch to approved fuels
NEW DELHI: Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has notified the “approved” fuels in the capital, which include cleaner options like BS-VI petrol and diesel, CNG, LPG, aviation turbine fuel and biogas.
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Centre plans 25% greenhouse gas emission cut by 2020: Minister
PATNA: Emission of greenhouse gases that lead to global warming and climate change would be reduced by 20-25% in India by 2020 and 33-35% by 2030, Union minister for environment, forest and climate change
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Technical considerations for implementing a Real Driving Emissions test for passenger vehicles in India
This position brief makes specific recommendations regarding the adoption of Real Driving Emissions (RDE) testing in India. The recommendations are geared towards ensuring that implementation of an Indian
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Exposure to air pollution can cause infertility
Reduction in sperm count, egg quality more among people in urban areas than in rural areas. Hyderabad: After heart and respiratory diseases, inflammation and even strokes, pollution is found to be a