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PM E-Drive: Government To Reduce Turnaround Time For EV Subsidy Claims
The Ministry of Heavy Industries aims to reduce the processing time for EV subsidy claims to 5 days, from the current 40 days.
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Bhavish Aggarwal's Ola To Cut 1,000 Jobs. 500 Were Laid Off In November
The current round of layoffs amounts to over a quarter of Ola's 4,000 employee size as of March 2024 but includes contract workers that aren't counted in the company's public disclosures.
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WhatsApp Reportedly Testing Feature to Allow Users to Make Bill Payments in India
WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature for users in India. This feature is expected to allow users to make bill payments directly from within the messaging app. In November 2020, WhatsApp introduced the option to send money using the Unified Payment Interface (UPI) to select users in the country.
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Japan’s New Energy Policy: Nuclear Power and Renewables Key to Future Growth
Japan is advancing a new energy policy that maximises nuclear power and expands renewable energy to meet rising electricity demand and ambitious decarbonisation targets. The plan envisions nuclear energy accounting for 20% of the supply by 2040 while renewable sources could supply up to 50%. This strategy also includes reducing reliance on coal and...
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Xiaomi Unveils YU7 Electric SUV With China Launch Set for Next Year
Xiaomi announced its latest electric vehicle (EV) dubbed the Xiaomi YU7 for the Chinese markets on Tuesday. It is expected to join the Chinese company’s growing fleet of electric cars that currently include the SU7. Although specifics are yet to be revealed, the Xiaomi YU7 is anticipated to be its SUV offering that will aim to take on the likes o...
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Indian Researchers Develop Energy-Efficient Method to Create Glass, Could Improve Efficiency of Data Centres
Scientists from IISc, University of Pennsylvania, and MIT reveal a breakthrough with indium selenide that transforms crystalline structures to glass using significantly less energy. By passing a continuous electric current, the crystalline material experiences a “shock” that converts it to glass. The low energy requirement could help lower powe...
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MG Motor India Delivers More Than 100 EVs in Delhi NCR on Dhanteras
On the occasion of the current holiday season, JWS MG Motor India declared that more than 100 electric cars would be delivered in Delhi NCR in a single day
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MG ZS Electric SUV First Look Revealed: Expected Price, Features, Specifications, and More
MG has published the pictures of the ZS EV ahead of its UK launch which is expected next year. It will share design similarities with MG’s current EV portfolio. Compared to its earlier models, MG ZS EV is expected to have a less aggressive design. An aggressive price strategy is expected to give it a massive boost in the EV market.The chances of ...
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Hyundai, Kia to Launch First India-Made EVs Next Year
South Korea's Hyundai Motor Group will launch its first India-manufactured electric vehicles by 2025 as the parent of the Hyundai and Kia brands looks to boost its presence in the nascent space dominated by Tata Motors.
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Boston Dynamics’ All-Electric Humanoid Atlas Robot With Advanced Movement Capabilities Unveiled
Boston Dynamics unveiled the next generation of its humanoid Atlas robot on Wednesday. The announcement came just a day after the company retired the hydraulic Atlas robot. The new Atlas is fully electric and comes with several upgrades over the predecessor, including a superhuman range of motion. In a video, the slender and more athletic robot was...
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Tata Motors Announces First EV Price Cuts in India; Electric Car Prices Lowered By Up to 8 Percent
Tata Motors has announced a price cut of up to 120,000 rupees (~$1,450). The price cuts of up to 8 percent are the first such by an electric carmaker in the country. Currently electric vehicles form just 2 percent of car sales in India, as buyers are wary about the higher upfront costs despite lower running costs and as range anxiety persists.
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Cutting-Edge Headset Brings Electric Therapy To Ease Depression At Home
tDCS works by delivering a mild electrical current to the brain through two electrodes placed on the scalp.
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In Blow To Tesla, India Says Not Planning To Cut EV Import Tax
The government said it's not currently considering reducing taxes on imported electric vehicles, a stance that could delay Tesla Inc.'s plan to enter the market.
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Apple Granted Two Patents That Could Help Protect iPhone Screens From Snooping Eyes
Apple has been granted two patents that describe two different methods to make it difficult for snoopers to spy on the contents of a display. The company aims to limit the viewing angles of the display. The company has explored two methods of implementing the privacy features in its products, the use of a privacy film and an electric current to dyn...
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IIT Madras Researchers Develop Power Generation Technology That Can Generate Electricity From Tidal And Wind Sources
The researchers are currently trying to build a cost-effective prototype using 3D-Printing and other technologies in order to increase the scalability and affordability of the power generation technology.
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PM E-Drive: Government To Reduce Turnaround Time For EV Subsidy Claims
The Ministry of Heavy Industries aims to reduce the processing time for EV subsidy claims to 5 days, from the current 40 days.
-
Bhavish Aggarwal's Ola To Cut 1,000 Jobs. 500 Were Laid Off In November
The current round of layoffs amounts to over a quarter of Ola's 4,000 employee size as of March 2024 but includes contract workers that aren't counted in the company's public disclosures.
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WhatsApp Reportedly Testing Feature to Allow Users to Make Bill Payments in India
WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature for users in India. This feature is expected to allow users to make bill payments directly from within the messaging app. In November 2020, WhatsApp introduced the option to send money using the Unified Payment Interface (UPI) to select users in the country.
-
Japan’s New Energy Policy: Nuclear Power and Renewables Key to Future Growth
Japan is advancing a new energy policy that maximises nuclear power and expands renewable energy to meet rising electricity demand and ambitious decarbonisation targets. The plan envisions nuclear energy accounting for 20% of the supply by 2040 while renewable sources could supply up to 50%. This strategy also includes reducing reliance on coal and...
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Xiaomi Unveils YU7 Electric SUV With China Launch Set for Next Year
Xiaomi announced its latest electric vehicle (EV) dubbed the Xiaomi YU7 for the Chinese markets on Tuesday. It is expected to join the Chinese company’s growing fleet of electric cars that currently include the SU7. Although specifics are yet to be revealed, the Xiaomi YU7 is anticipated to be its SUV offering that will aim to take on the likes o...
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Indian Researchers Develop Energy-Efficient Method to Create Glass, Could Improve Efficiency of Data Centres
Scientists from IISc, University of Pennsylvania, and MIT reveal a breakthrough with indium selenide that transforms crystalline structures to glass using significantly less energy. By passing a continuous electric current, the crystalline material experiences a “shock” that converts it to glass. The low energy requirement could help lower powe...
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MG Motor India Delivers More Than 100 EVs in Delhi NCR on Dhanteras
On the occasion of the current holiday season, JWS MG Motor India declared that more than 100 electric cars would be delivered in Delhi NCR in a single day
-
MG ZS Electric SUV First Look Revealed: Expected Price, Features, Specifications, and More
MG has published the pictures of the ZS EV ahead of its UK launch which is expected next year. It will share design similarities with MG’s current EV portfolio. Compared to its earlier models, MG ZS EV is expected to have a less aggressive design. An aggressive price strategy is expected to give it a massive boost in the EV market.The chances of ...
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Hyundai, Kia to Launch First India-Made EVs Next Year
South Korea's Hyundai Motor Group will launch its first India-manufactured electric vehicles by 2025 as the parent of the Hyundai and Kia brands looks to boost its presence in the nascent space dominated by Tata Motors.
-
Boston Dynamics’ All-Electric Humanoid Atlas Robot With Advanced Movement Capabilities Unveiled
Boston Dynamics unveiled the next generation of its humanoid Atlas robot on Wednesday. The announcement came just a day after the company retired the hydraulic Atlas robot. The new Atlas is fully electric and comes with several upgrades over the predecessor, including a superhuman range of motion. In a video, the slender and more athletic robot was...
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Tata Motors Announces First EV Price Cuts in India; Electric Car Prices Lowered By Up to 8 Percent
Tata Motors has announced a price cut of up to 120,000 rupees (~$1,450). The price cuts of up to 8 percent are the first such by an electric carmaker in the country. Currently electric vehicles form just 2 percent of car sales in India, as buyers are wary about the higher upfront costs despite lower running costs and as range anxiety persists.
-
Cutting-Edge Headset Brings Electric Therapy To Ease Depression At Home
tDCS works by delivering a mild electrical current to the brain through two electrodes placed on the scalp.
-
In Blow To Tesla, India Says Not Planning To Cut EV Import Tax
The government said it's not currently considering reducing taxes on imported electric vehicles, a stance that could delay Tesla Inc.'s plan to enter the market.
-
Apple Granted Two Patents That Could Help Protect iPhone Screens From Snooping Eyes
Apple has been granted two patents that describe two different methods to make it difficult for snoopers to spy on the contents of a display. The company aims to limit the viewing angles of the display. The company has explored two methods of implementing the privacy features in its products, the use of a privacy film and an electric current to dyn...
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IIT Madras Researchers Develop Power Generation Technology That Can Generate Electricity From Tidal And Wind Sources
The researchers are currently trying to build a cost-effective prototype using 3D-Printing and other technologies in order to increase the scalability and affordability of the power generation technology.
