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Renault and Nissan investing $600M in new models for India, including two EVs

Green Car Congress

Renault and Nissan announced a new long-term vision for India, increasing production and R&D activities, introducing electric vehicles, and transitioning to carbon-neutral manufacturing. Complementing the additional production will be an increase in R&D and associated activities at the Renault Nissan Technology & Business Center India.

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Aemetis completes expansion of India biodiesel plant one year ahead of schedule; 60M gallon annual capacity

Green Car Congress

The Aemetis Five Year Plan describes an increase from 50 million gallons per year (MGY) to 100 MGY of biodiesel production capacity at the India plant to be completed by year 2025. The market for biodiesel in India continues to expand as OMCs increase the number of blending locations and the percentage of biofuel blended into diesel.

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Geological Survey of India finds lithium and gold deposits

Green Car Congress

The Geological Survey of India has for the first time established Lithium inferred resources (G3) of 5.9 million tonnes in Salal-Haimana area of Reasi District of Jammu & Kashmir (UT) in northern India. If realized with a higher degree of confidence, resources of that level would rank among the world’s largest.

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ICAO establishes 2050 net-zero CO2 emission goal for international aviation

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The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has established a 2050 net-zero carbon dioxide emission goal for international aviation. —Dan Rutherford, Aviation Director of the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). Countries will develop national measures to cut emissions consistent with ICAO’s goal.

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Lamborghini CEO eyes opportunity with ICE tech beyond 2030, higher India sales

Baua Electric

Read more Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann believes the OEM will record even higher sales numbers in India in 2024, compared to 103 cars sold in the country last year. When it comes to India, Lamborghini sold 103 cars last year, marking a new record. The OEM claims to have a strong order book of cars.

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

Baua Electric

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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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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