Missing pieces, unstable policy makes faster EV adoption a bumpy ride

Venkatachari Jagannathan | December 2, 2023 1:52 PM

Chennai, Dec 2 (IANS) A sudden reduction in the Central government subsidies, penalties for non-compliance with the subsidy norms, uncertainty about continuation of the subsidies post March 2024 and the absence of a stable government policy on EVs are the critical concerns of the Indian electric vehicle (EV) players, said industry experts.

Global leaders ignoring early warning signals of climate crisis: King Charles III

IANS | December 2, 2023 12:17 AM

Dubai, Dec 2 (IANS) King Charles III of the UK told the Conference of Parties (COP) 28 Summit here on Friday that global leaders were ignoring the early warning signals of the climate crisis, adding the world is heading for "dangerous uncharted territory" with devastating consequences for lives and livelihoods.

COP28: UAE commits $30 bn for newly-launched catalytic climate vehicle

IANS | December 1, 2023 3:04 PM

Dubai, Dec 1 (IANS) As world leaders gathered for COP28, the UAE on Friday announced a $30 billion commitment to the newly launched catalytic climate vehicle, ALTERRA, that will drive forward international efforts to create a fairer climate finance system, with an emphasis on improving access to funding for the Global South.