Wildlife board nods alternate alignment to Daulat Beg Oldi Road
The 14th RAHSTA Expo, part of the India Construction Festival, will be held on October 9 and 10, 2024, at the Jio Convention Centre in Mumbai. For more details, visit: https://rahstaexpo.com
Atlas Copco WEDA pumps optimise lithium extraction process
A mine in northern Chile has doubled its lithium extraction rate since installing Atlas Copco’s WEDA drainage pumps. Operators at the South American mine wanted to improve their lithium extraction process and turned to Atlas Copco’s distribution partner, TRILE, for expert advice and a reliable solution. In addition to optimising its process, the mine has also reduced its maintenance costs by 60%.The importance of lithiumLithium is crucial to global decarbonization and the energy transition. It is an essential component for batteries, such as those found in electric vehicles and energy stor..
Copeland announces Rs 500 crore investment in India
Copeland, a global leader in sustainable climate solutions, announced a Rs 500 crore investment in India to expand its manufacturing facility in Atit, Maharashtra and for the construction of a new global R&D centre in Pune, Maharashtra. The manufacturing, engineering and R&D investments in India will expand existing engineering capabilities, increase production capacity of Copeland's compression solutions and advance the innovation of sustainable heating, cooling, refrigeration and industrial solutions.Underscoring Copeland's commitment to India, these expanded India facilities will pr..
India Unveils Ambitious EV Charging Framework
On September 17, 2024, the Indian government introduced a comprehensive plan to boost electric vehicle (EV) adoption by expanding charging infrastructure nationwide. The guidelines target urban areas with a dense network of EV charging stations every square kilometer by 2030. Fast-charging stations will be installed every 100 kilometers on major highways and expressways, promoting long-range EV use. Sustainability is a key focus, with the new framework encouraging solar energy integration into charging stations and offering lower electricity rates during peak solar hours. To further drive grow..