Jio-bp, the fuel and mobility joint venture of Reliance Industries Ltd and UK’s bp, has launched petrol blended with 20 per cent ethanol, aligning with the government’s program to reduce oil imports and reduce carbon emissions. For: PTI Updated to: February 10, 2023, 10:13 am Jio-bp has become one of the first fuel retailers in India to make E20 blended petrol available to consumers. (MINT_PRINT) “In line with the roadmap set by the government, Jio-bp has become one of the first fuel retailers in India to make E20 blended petrol available,” the company said in a statement. “Customers with E20…
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US LNG exports to Europe remained firm throughout 2022, according to a new North American LNG and gas market update from Rystad Energy analyst Ade Allen. In the update, which was recently sent to Rigzone, Allen noted that these exports averaged 6.4 billion cubic feet per day and accounted for 63.7 percent of total exports, between January 2022 and January 2023. “We hope this will continue; TTF [Title Transfer Facility] prices have declined since the summer 2022 peak, but the forward curve is still relatively steep,” Allen said in the update. “We also consider that the proportion of US LNG…
At the 2023 Auto Expo in January, automakers have showcased a wide range of new cars and SUVs. These models will be launched in our market in the next two years. In this article, we bring you a list of the 6 best new cars and SUVs to be launched in the next six months. Hyundai is gearing up to launch the next-gen Verna sedan, which is reported to hit the production line in March 2023. The new Hyundai Verna is expected to be launched in April 2023. Share directions style of the new generation Elantra. sedan The sedan will…
According to a Rigzone article published late last year, growing industry awareness of the risks associated with humans working in some high-risk areas of the oil and gas industry is likely to the volume of robotics use cases is growing rapidly.Rigzone’s report cites world-renowned data and analytics company GlobalData, which said late last year that robots will be the “growth engine” of the oil and gas industry in the period next. Rigzone quotes GlobalData oil and gas analyst Anson Fernandes as saying in a statement that “the volume of robotics use cases in the oil and gas industry is expected…
By Giulio PiovaccariTRAVAGLIATO, Italy, Feb 10 (Reuters) – By replacing around 60 welded components with a single module, gigantic aluminum casting machines made by companies such as Tesla supplier IDRA Group are helping carmakers to simplify manufacturing and reduce costs by up to 40% in some areas.Tesla has pioneered the use of mass casting machines, also known as gigapresses, to manufacture large individual parts of vehicle bodies, streamlining production and reducing the work even of robots.This has helped it become the most profitable manufacturer of battery electric vehicles (BEVs).Critics say the process poses risks to quality and flexibility, as a…
Summary Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Fit and 2019-2022 HR-V vehicles. The rearview camera image may not be displayed when the engine is started with a key, due to a design error in the audio display power circuit. As such, these vehicles do not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 111, “Rear Visibility.” remedy Dealers will update the display audio unit software free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be sent by email on March 13, 2023. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda’s number for this recall…
INEOS Inovyn has secured the supply of renewable energy for its Rafnes and Porsgrunn sites in Norway by signing two new power agreements with Statkraft. The two agreements mean that the long-standing partnership between the two companies in Norway gets an extension. The first agreement effectively replaces the site’s existing power contract, which will expire in May 2023. It covers a capacity of 100 MW for an annual renewable energy output of 876 GWh each year. The second agreement will enter into force in 2026: it will cover an additional 30 MW (263 GWh per year) and support INEOS Inovyn’s…
jaguar We love car brands here at the Gear Patrol engine desk: The more quirkiness and variety on the market, the better, as far as we’re concerned. But building cars can be a brutal industry at times, and the industry is entering a time of major transition. The conversion of combustion power to battery electricity will be the biggest change in transportation since the world moved from horses to automobiles. And even that substantial change may pale in comparison to the widespread societal effects of growing self-driving technology. The change will open up spaces for new automotive brands to emerge…
To share to tweet To share To share e-mail GSI discovered a lithium deposit of 5.9 million tonnes in J&K, India Pakyong, February 10: The Geological Survey of India has made a historic discovery of lithium deposits in the Salal-Haimana area of Reasi district in Jammu and Kashmir. The survey has estimated 5.9 million tonnes of inferred lithium resources (G3). The Ministry of Mines has handed over 51 mineral blocks, including lithium and gold, to the respective state governments. Of these blocks, five belong to gold, while the others are associated with commodities like potash, molybdenum, base metals and…
Virginia and New Hampshire are the only states that do not require drivers to have car insurance, but that could very well change if a bill becomes law in Virginia. Virginia is one of the only states in the country that does not require drivers to have auto insurance, but that may soon change under legislation that is gathering bipartisan support in the General Assembly. Virginia’s current system allows someone to register and drive an uninsured vehicle as long as they pay a $500 fee. Paying the fee does not provide the driver with any insurance, meaning the uninsured driver…