Clean Fuel

Reduce GST rate on LPG conversion kits to 5% from 28%, urges auto LPG industry

Auto LPG industry in the country has sought a reduction in GST rates on LPG conversion kits for automobiles from current 28 percent to 5 percent to boost vehicle conversions to the environment-friendly fuel

New technique can turn quarter of the world's plastic waste into clean fuel

The gasoline-like fuel made from plastic waste can be used in vehicles already on our roads today.

Breakthrough in making hydrogen fuel from water offers hope of mass production

The study explores hydrogen peroxide, an oxidised form of water, as raw material for hydrogen fuel.

Researchers create bacteria-powered battery on a single sheet of paper

Researchers have created a bacteria-powered battery on a single sheet of paper that can power disposable electronics.

Toyota is planning to sell more hybrid cars in India

Toyota Motor Corp expects hybrid cars to make up 20 percent of its total vehicle sales in India by 2020 from less than 2 percent today, a senior company official told Reuters.

US Researchers develop new technology to create clean hydrogen fuel

With an aim to tackle one of the world's biggest energy challenges, researchers in the US have developed a new technology to make clean hydrogen fuel.

Record increase in global spending on clean energy in 2015: Study

Wind and solar power were the biggest winners, with more than half of the money committed to renewables in 2015 spent on harnessing the sun's energy.

Fifty-four cities to have clean fuel by 12th five year plan

It is the easiest way of getting rid of air pollution," said Union Environment Ministry secretary T Chatterjee said in Hyderabad on Monday.