The government has decided to fund up to 60 per cent of the R&D cost for developing indigenous low-cost electric technology that will help power two-, three-wheelers and commercial vehicles operating in public spaces, a move aimed at reducing pollution.
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Tag: hybrid
Rs.14000 cr to spur electric car use
The Transport Ministry is analysing the most appropriate ways to implement a policy called FAME (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electrical Vehicles. The Hindu reports that the introduction of hybrid and electrical vehicles in India will have positive spin-offs both for the economy as well as the environment.
Rs.28,000 cr worth of highways development projs in FY16
The government plans to award Rs.28,000 crore worth of highways development projects in the current fiscal under the newly conceived hybrid annuity model
Hybrid annuity model for PPP projects
The hybrid annuity model announced by the Government that proposes to reduce risks in public private partnership format is likely to provide impetus for the next wave of PPP road projects, said ICRA.
World’s first hybrid reach stacker
Konecranes has introduced the world's first hybrid reach stacker, the SMV 4531 TB5 HLT for container handling, with a lifting capacity of 45 tonne. It features a hybrid diesel/electric driveline, electrified hydraulic lifting system, and a super capacitor based energy storage.

