Driving license, RC, permit, vehicle docs’ validity extended till March 2021 in light of Covid-19
This covers all documents whose validity has expired since 1st February 2020 or would expire by 31st March 2021.
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18 Lakh FASTag defaulters fined double tolls, Rs 20 Cr collected
Over 1.55 crore FASTags have been issued so far, and FASTag transactions have crossed a landmark count of 4 million per day.
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Volvo, Saab, Tech Mahindra, IISc & IIT-D part of India-Sweden alliance to improve traffic safety
More than 150,000 traffic-related fatalities occur annually in India. Cooperation between Swedish and Indian companies and institutions is now being formed to greatly reduce these.
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FASTag to be available free of charge for 15 days
To search for the nearest NHAI FASTag point-of-sale locations, one may download the MyFASTag App, visit the IHMCL website, or call the 1033 NH helpline number.
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Mahindra, Ford joint venture gets approval from Competition Commission
The proposed combination envisages the formation of a joint venture, namely Ardour Automotive Pvt Ltd, between Mahindra and Mahindra and Ford Motor.
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FAME II focuses on electrification of public transport, new charging stations, tax cuts: Javadekar
Presently, Phase-II of FAME India Scheme is being implemented for a period of 3 years from April 2019 with total budgetary support of Rs 10,000 crore.
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Govt approves 2,636 EV charging stations in 62 cities under FAME II
The Government has sanctioned charging stations for Electric Vehicles across 24 states/UTs under phase II of FAME.
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Multi-brand service outlets the next trend for car owners, Indian auto sector: Mahindra study
For those who own cars of different brands and have to scramble around to various service stations to have their vehicles serviced, multi-brand outlets (MBOs) may be the answer to their one-stop requirement.
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No closure of auto manufacturing units reported to Govt: MoS Heavy Industries
Arjun Meghwal: The Government, as a policy maker, always attempts to keep and improve momentum of the economy through a package of measures for comprehensive and continued development of the industry as and when required.
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5 Driving Training Centres to train commercial vehicle drivers approved so far: Gadkari
The Ministry also implements schemes of setting up of Institute of Driving Training & Research (IDTR) and Regional Driving Training Centre (RDTC). So far, a total of 30 IDTR (including erstwhile DTIs) and 5 RDTCs have been sanctioned.
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BS-VI vehicle emission norms effective April 2020 to curb pollution: Nitin Gadkari
Gadkari: The Supreme Court has directed that no new motor vehicle conforming to the emission standard Bharat Stage-IV shall be sold or registered in the entire country with effect from 1 April 2020.
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Toyota Connected launches office in Chennai to research AI & ML tech in cars & mobility
A temporary office is currently in operation, with the permanent office scheduled to open in early 2020 at IIT Madras Research Park.
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Petrol Minister to auto sector: Make bioenergy tech, focus shifted from producer to consumer
Darmendra Pradhan: Just like Natural Gas, bioenergy also possesses huge potential, especially in addressing the rising environmental concerns and providing a solution to the menace of air pollution.
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Develop, manufacture eco-friendly vehicles that use agro based fuel: Gadkari to Auto sector
Gadkari: Air pollution is one of the major challenges that our country is facing at the moment and hence automakers should focus on alternative fuel vehicles, towards achieving a greener and safer mobility ecosystem in the country.
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50% NHAI toll plaza transactions now through FASTags: Nitin Gadkari
Gadkari also reiterated that the FASTags can be obtained free of cost till 15 December as announced by NHAI.
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Petrol Minister test drives Toyota Hydrogen car; Urges Auto sector to make green, affordable tech
Dharamendra Pradhan said that while hydrogen and hybrid technologies are promising, the manufacturing cost of this high-end tech still needs to be worked upon to make it more affordable in the Indian scenario.
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