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UCL-led study finds climate impact caused by growing space industry needs urgent mitigation

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The rapidly growing space industry may have a greater climate effect than the aviation industry and undo repair to the protective ozone layer if left unregulated, according to a new study led by UCL and published in the journal Earth’s Future as an open-access paper. The space industry is one of the world’s fastest growing sectors.

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Tesla apparent lower import tariffs in India opposed by German auto: report

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Tesla has been trying to enter India for several years now, but despite making progress in the past, the electric vehicle maker has so far been unable to start its operations in the country. This deal, as per a recent report from The Times of India , has reportedly seen some opposition from Germany.

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SafeAI, Siemens, Obayashi collaborate to bring retrofitted autonomous, zero-emission heavy vehicles to off-road industries

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SafeAI brings its powerful, scalable AI-powered retrofit autonomy to the collaboration, while Siemens provides its industry-leading hardware and software capabilities in zero-emission powertrains, and the necessary infrastructure to operate these vehicles.

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‘India can bridge EV skill gap by considering international models while acknowledging its labor-intensive economy’: Teamlease’s Subburathinam P | Autocar Professional

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As companies move towards electrification, bridging the skill gap will be critical to augment the industry’s growth. The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has estimated that the EV industry can create 1 crore direct jobs and 5 crore indirect jobs by 2030. Robotics & Electric Vehicle.

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ARAI conducts first-ever electric two wheeler crash tests in India | Autocar Professional

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Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), a testing agency under the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI), has completed a series of three crash tests on electric two-wheelers at its facility in Pune. A standard rigid barrier and a side pole were used in the tests.

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Honeywell Automation India appoints Atul Pai as Managing Director | Autocar Professional

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Honeywell Automation India has announced the appointment of Atul Pai as Managing Director, effective May 16, 2024. He succeeds Ashish Gaikwad who is taking on a broader responsibility as India Leader for Industrial Automation, one of Honeywell International Inc’s strategic business groups.

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Driving Towards a Sustainable Future: The Rise of Electric Autos in India

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With the global push towards sustainability, the rise of electric autos in India comes as no surprise. As the second-most populous country in the world and one of the largest consumers of fossil fuels, India is making significant strides in adopting electric vehicles (EVs) as a solution to combat climate change and reduce air pollution.

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