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Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari said, “GNSS technology enhances navigation and positioning, playing a crucial role in modernizing toll collection systems, ensuring seamless travel, and reducing congestion on our roads. We are continuously working towards easing citizens’ lives, making governance more transparent, and providing faster services.“

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has introduced two new standards, IS 18590: 2024 and IS 18606: 2024, aimed at enhancing the safety of electric vehicles in the L, M, and N categories. These standards focus on the critical component of electric vehicles—the powertrain—ensuring it meets stringent safety requirements.

NHAI plans to implement the GNSS-based Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) system within the existing FASTag ecosystem, initially using a hybrid model where both RFID-based ETC and GNSS-based ETC will operate simultaneously.  Dedicated GNSS lanes will be available at toll plazas, allowing vehicles using the GNSS-based ETC to pass through freely.

EVR Motors, an Israel-based innovator specializing in high power-density electric motors, inaugurated its new greenfield plant in Manesar, Haryana, under…

Speaking on the occasion, Rajesh Kumar Singh emphasized the critical role of ULIP in fostering collaboration and integration among states to create a unified logistics ecosystem.

GalaxEye has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe), an autonomous agency under the Department of Space of the Government of India.

The Indian government is reportedly accelerating the evaluation process for Starlink’s application for a satellite communication license, owned by Elon…

Tesla, the global automaker, is reportedly seeking a local partner to initiate its operations in India, as per a report…

Anand Sri Ganesh, CEO of NSRCEL, expressed his enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating, “We are thrilled to partner with Jubilant Bhartia Foundation in our shared commitment to nurturing entrepreneurship and fostering innovation. Through this collaboration, JBF is offering funding support to startups driving positive change in sectors ranging from biotechnology to agritech, empowering them to achieve their milestones and contribute meaningfully to societal progress.”

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has unveiled an ambitious plan to steer India towards a greener economy. In an interview with news agency PTI, Gadkari articulated his determination to significantly reduce the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on hybrid vehicles and to phase out the country’s 36 crore petrol and diesel vehicles entirely.