Industry

Hydrogen-powered three-wheeler makes debut

The world’s first hydrogen-powered three-wheeler, ‘HyAlfa’, was showcased at the 11th Auto Expo here on Monday.

Publication Date: 
09/01/2012
Hindu (New Delhi)
Tags:
Three Wheelers, Hydrogen Energy, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Indian Institute Of Technology (IIT), Delhi, CNG, Transport, Vehicles, UNIDO, Auto Industry, Industry
Air Pollution

'Green Cabs' launched at BIC

Greater Noida: Fans queueing up to catch the Formula One action at the Buddh International Circuit can look forward to being ferried from the parking area to the venue on 'Green Cabs' -- three-whee

Publication Date: 
28/10/2011
Tribune (New Delhi)
Tags:
Noida, Hybrid Electric, Vehicular Pollution, Zero Emissions Vehicles, Three Wheelers
Transport

Sri Lankan government to present a national policy for private transport

The Sri Lankan government is to prepare and present a national policy for the private transport sector by the end of the year.

Publication Date: 
11/10/2011
Colombo Page (Sri Lanka)
Tags:
Sri Lanka, Personal Transport, Heavy Duty Vehicle, Three Wheelers
Air Pollution

Concentrations of fine, ultrafine, and black carbon particles in auto-rickshaws in New Delhi, India

Concentrations of air pollutants from vehicles are elevated along roadways, indicating that human exposure in transportation microenvironments may not be adequately characterized by centrally located monitors. We report results from w180 h of real-time measurements of fine particle and black carbon mass concentration (PM2.5, BC) and ultrafine particle number concentration (PN) inside a common vehicle, the auto-rickshaw, in New Delhi, India.

Publication Date: 
01/08/2011
Joshua S. Apte, Thomas W. Kirchstetter, Alexander H. Reich & et al
Atmospheric Environment
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26
4470-4480
Tags:
Vehicular Pollution, Black Carbon, Three Wheelers, Delhi, India, Air Pollution, PM 2.5, Urban Air Quality, Health Effects, Air Quality and Health, Diesel, CNG, Sunita Narain, Centre for Science and Environment (CSE)
Air Pollution

Government plans to get old autos off City roads

In a bid to check pollution, the Transport department will award Rs 15,000 to auto drivers who sell their autos registered before 2000 to the Transport department, said Minister for Home and Transport R Ashoka.

Addressing reporters on Tuesday, Ashoka said while the department was in the process of initiating 40,000 more

Publication Date: 
20/07/2011
Deccan Herald (Bangalore)
Tags:
Karnataka, Transport, Roads, Vehicular Pollution, Three Wheelers, Bangalore (T), Air Pollution Control
Transport

Cost benefit analysis of technology and replacement options for 2-stroke three wheelers in the Philippines

Motorized three-wheelers play an important role in various Asian cities and towns. In the Philippines, these three-wheelers are called tricycles and primarily serve as feeders for residential and minor roads. However, in several towns in rural areas these tricycles serve as the main mode for transporting people all around town.

Publication Date: 
01/07/2011
Clean Air Initiative for Asian Cities
Tags:
Three Wheelers, Philippines, Cost Benefit Analysis, Vehicle Technology, Environment
Transport

Not even half of autos in city issued smart cards

Months After Launch, Govt Plans To Intensify Drive
New Delhi: The transport department

Publication Date: 
26/05/2011
Times Of India (New Delhi)
Tags:
Three Wheelers, Public Transport, Rickshaws
Climate Change

Transport in a low carbon economy: Summary sheet

This document contains summary sheet on transport in a low carbon economy.

Publication Date: 
24/05/2011
Department for International Development (DFID)
Tags:
Low Carbon Economy, Climate Change, Transport, Air Pollution, CNG, Three Wheelers, Sustainable Development, Climate Mitigation, High Capacity Bus, Indonesia
Transport

Auto stir called off as minister unveils EMI plan

New Delhi:Many auto unions decided to call off their plan to go on strike after a meeting with transport minister Arvinder Singh on Thursday evening.

Publication Date: 
20/05/2011
Times Of India (New Delhi)
Tags:
Automobiles, Three Wheelers, Rickshaws, Public Transport, Municipal Corporation
Transport

GPS: Autos to go on strike tonight

New Delhi: Commuters can expect some tough times ahead with the autorickshaw unions threatening to go on strike from Thursday night and the government refusing to change its stance.

Publication Date: 
19/05/2011
Times Of India (New Delhi)
Tags:
Automobiles, Rickshaws, Transport, Three Wheelers

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