Topic: Electric buses
An ‘electrifying’ future for public transport? Delhi govt plans 8,000 e-buses in next 3 yrs
Plan is to solely procure e-buses instead of CNG/diesel variants & let 80% of existing bus fleet be phased out by 2025. Currently, national city has 250 e-buses.
From 6,342 buses to 3,910 in 12 yrs, Delhi commuters suffer with old fleet, depleting further
By 2025, 83 per cent of the DTC bus fleet will be phased out upon completion of their operational life. Transport minister Kailash Gahlot hopeful of reviving the corporation
Commuters, come back: Mumbai’s iconic BEST double decker bus returning in electric, AC avatar
BEST plans to get 900 double decker & 2,100 other e-buses by 2023, and a fully electric fleet by 2027. Goal is to arrest a steady fall in commuters, gain new ones.
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Air quality is better but not enough to banish air purifiers. Here are options for your room & car
What’s the solution for people who cannot leave Delhi? Air purifiers from Dyson's expensive range to Xiaomi's affordable ones can be of help.
NFRA to conduct audit quality inspections of five audit firms
New Delhi, Nov 16 (PTI) The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) will carry out audit quality inspections of five audit firms, including the...
Defence
In a first, six women officers to enter prestigious Defence Services Staff College
As many as 15 women appeared for the examination, out of which six were selected, including one who has made it to the course along with her husband.Â
Why military is more for asserting political will, not just about controlling territory
No matter what tactics, doctrine, or weapon system is used, the objective of any war is to control territory, argues Gen. MM Naravane (retd). But it's politics that matters most.