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Mint
a day ago
- Automotive
- Mint
MoRTH may bat for biofuel vehicles in CAFE 3 norms input to BEE
New Delhi: Amid an ongoing tussle over emission norms in the world's third-largest auto sector, the ministry of road transport and highways (MoRTH) is likely to ask the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) to provide incentives to vehicles running on biofuels such as ethanol as well as flex fuels, according to two people aware of the development. Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency or CAFE-3 norms are a cap on the average carbon dioxide emissions of a carmaker's entire fleet, and are currently set at 113 grams per kilometre. MoRTH is likely to push for 'biogenic derogation' to be included in the third iteration of the norms, to be enforced from April 2027 at a lower cap of 91.7 g/km. Biogenic derogation refers to concessions given to emissions from flex fuels, ethanol, methanol, and other alternative biofuels. 'We are examining attaching differential weights to vehicles based on different fuel combinations including electric, bio fuels and also on domestic content under the Cafe 3 norms proposed' said the first person quoted above. Under current CAFE 2 norms, carmakers get benefits for selling cleaner technologies such as hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, but vehicles running on biofuels have not been incentivized yet. MoRTH's push for biofuels is likely to provide manufacturers another option to reduce carbon emissions on Indian roads, with the penetration of electric and hybrid vehicles remaining low in most parts of the country. 'The plan will help address the concerns of the auto industry that keeping emission down with just one alternative fuel option by way of electric vehicles would be difficult as penetration of these vehicles still remains low. Now companies could push for attaining Cafe 3 norms by widening the fuel option for the vehicles,' said the person mentioned above. 'The weight system is still under discussion and once it is finalized, the same would be recommended to the panel that is finalizing Cafe 3 norms,' said the second person mentioned above. Email queries sent to MoRTH and BEE remained unanswered till press time. India's electric vehicle penetration for four-wheelers has risen up to 2.6% at the end of FY25, with a little over 100,00 electric cars sold out of more than 3.8 million cars. Biofuels are fuels produced from organic matter, or biomass, such as plants and agricultural or industrial waste. They can be used as a replacement for or in addition to fossil fuels like diesel and gasoline, and can also be used to generate heat and electricity. Biofuels are considered a renewable energy source because the biomass used to produce them can be replenished. They also help in containing CO2 emissions when used as fuel in vehicles. CAFE norms follow a 'super credit' system, wherein concessions are given for using cleaner forms of technology on the road. For instance, under current norms, the sale of an electric car is counted as three sales, while that of a fossil fuel car is counted as a single sale. This form factor multiple helps carmakers keep total fleet emissions low, as the average fuel efficiency is the total fleet emissions per sale. A publicly available BEE invite for stakeholder consultations in June 2024 noted that the sale of one strong hybrid car would be counted as two, that of a plug-in hybrid car would be 2.5, and electric and hydrogen fuel cell cars would be counted as three. BEE proposed in those consultations to increase these incentives for electric and hydrogen cars, but reduce it for hybrids. Auto industry body Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (Siam) proposed in December 2024 the inclusion of a 'biogenic factor' in CAFE 3 norms. 'SIAM has proposed that CO2 produced from the combustion of biofuels should be classified as "green CO2" and therefore treated as zero, being biogenic CO2. This means that if a car runs on some blend of biofuel and petrol, the CO2 emissions from the biofuel component should be subtracted from the total tailpipe CO2 emissions for the purpose of CAFÉ calculation,' the letter dated 23 December 2024 said. Siam proposed to subtract 14.3% of a vehicle's tailpipe emissions if it was running on E20 flex fuel. E20 is a blend of ethanol (20%) and gasoline (80%). Indian carmakers are gearing up for the flex fuel shift. 'Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL) has actively participated in the auto industry's discussions on CAFÉ 3 norms, with its views submitted to the Government via SIAM in December 2024. We remain steadfast in our pursuit of smart, sustainable, and future-ready mobility solutions for India. We would not be able to comment further on the discussions on CAFÉ 3 till we receive any official communication from the Government,' said Puneet Anand, AVP and Vertical Head (Corporate Affairs, Corporate Communication & Social), HMIL. Anand added, 'Currently, HMIL offers E20-compliant vehicles in line with prevailing Government regulations. In India, HMIL continues to deliver mobility options tailored to diverse consumer needs, spanning Petrol, Diesel, CNG, and Electric vehicles. Looking ahead, Hyundai Motor Company globally leads in propulsion technologies, encompassing ICE, CNG, Flex-Fuel, Hybrid, Electric and Hydrogen solutions.' 'HMIL remains committed to supporting the Government of India's vision for energy security, reduction in oil imports, and rural economic upliftment through the promotion of flex fuel technologies. In alignment with this, at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, HMIL unveiled the first working prototype of the flex fuel-powered Hyundai CRETA, equipped with advanced powertrain technology capable of operating on fuel blends ranging from E0 to E100. This innovation underscores our dedication to sustainable mobility, as flex fuel vehicles powered by ethanol — a biogenic fuel — offer reduced net carbon emissions, enhanced performance, and potential economic benefits for consumers, especially with supportive Government policies on fuel availability and incentives.' Flex fuel vehicles are equipped with internal combustion engines that can operate on more than one fuel. They are primarily meant to run on ethanol and methanol or a blend of biofuels and on conventional fuels such as petrol or diesel. These engines can also run on various levels of ethanol blended in conventional fuels - typically from typically from E20 (20% ethanol) up to E100—without needing significant modifications in performance.
Indian Express
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Ajay Devgn says he waited for Navjot Singh Sidhu's return to appear on The Great Indian Kapil Show, claps back at ‘politician' Ravi Kishan's comment on Kapil Sharma's weight loss
The team of Son Of Sardaar 2 will be seen appearing on The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 3 this weekend. Ajay Devgn, Mrunal Thakur, Ravi Kishan, Sanjay Mishra, and Kubbra Sait will be joining Kapil Sharma and the team on the Netflix India show. While Sunil Grover will be seen dressed as Ajay, Krushna Abhishek and Kiku Sharda will be seen as Dharmendra and Sunny Deol. In the show's promo, Ajay Devgn is seen revealing that he chose to stay away from appearing on Kapil's show earlier until Navjot Singh Sidhu returned. Sidhu has joined Kapil's show after a long hiatus, and this season also marks Ajay Devgn's first appearance. When Ajay was asked why he didn't come on the show earlier, he said, 'I was holding off my appearance until this sardar came back.' Later, Ajay also made a cheeky comment on politicians, referring to co-star Ravi Kishan. Also Read: Kapil Sharma's Cafe shares first response after 'heartbreaking' firing incident, says 'processing this shock': 'Let's stand against violence' Ravi commented on Kapil Sharma's drastic weight loss and said, 'I have never seen Kapil Sharma with such a sharp nose before. Wonder which woodpecker did the job. For the first time in years, his neck is visible to the nation.' Adding to the fun banter, Ajay went on to comment, 'They say never hand a mic to a politician, but here you have to tape one to his throat and now he won't shut up.' Later, Kapil Sharma asked Ajay Devgn how a fan wanted to know why the actor is always so serious on comedy shows, despite him being a part of many comedy films. In response, Ajay said, 'Tell him, I earn my paycheck from the films I do. When I show up here, Kapil is the one cashing in.' In the promo, Kapil also asked Sanjay Mishra why he heads to the mountains after every film, and the actor said, 'There's an actor who once said actors should just do their job and disappear.' Sharing his opinion on this, Kapil commented, 'But the ones who do a good job can move around openly.' The Great Indian Kapil Show streams on Netflix India every Saturday at 8 pm.
Eater
26-06-2025
- Business
- Eater
A Family-Owned Hawaiian Restaurant Shutters, and More June 2025 Restaurant Closings in Austin
In a fast-paced place like Austin, restaurants come and go all the time. Do you know of an Austin-area restaurant closure that's not on this list? Drop us a line at austin@ This divey sports bar in North Austin announced on Instagram that July 2025 will be its final month of operation. The owner posted that the closing was due to 'a variety of reasons,' and that Bullseye Bakery will be taking over the space. The post also teases specials and 'fun things' for July for those who swing by the restaurant before its closure. The owners of this Hawaiian spot announced on Instagram that the restaurant is for sale and the family will be 'moving back to Hawaii to spend time with family and care for our Kupuna,' which is Hawaiian for grandparent. They would prefer to sell it to someone who will maintain the spirit of the place, if not the exact menu. The Valentino family's last day running the restaurant will be July 18. This pretty little spot just south of the Colorado River held its final service on Sunday, June 22. In a post on Instagram, owner Felix Jimenez-Gamez wrote, 'We opened Mour Cocina Bodega with brunch… and brunch will be our final shift.' While Jimenez-Gamez didn't detail the reasons for the closure, he did note that he has started a GoFundMe to cover the final business expenses and loans, and ensure the staff receive their final paychecks. In another post, he expressed some hope that the restaurant will open again. After the Fourth of July weekend, there will be one less brunch spot in San Antonio. The restaurant announced it is closing its Los Patios location in a Facebook post early in June. The Bandera Road location will remain open. The Cafe employs people recovering from addiction, and its menu has items priced as a suggested donation. The restaurants are set up as non-profits that benefit the Smithville-based Serenity Star Recovery Resource Center. No specific reason was given for this closure. After 63 years in business, this San Antonio taqueria, known for its puffy tacos and fried fish, will close on June 28. The building is being demolished to make way for an overpass. Owner Alex Pruneda sold the land and restaurant to accommodate the construction project and plans to retire, according to a report in the San Antonio Express-News . See More: Austin Restaurant Closings
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Netflix to remove multiple games from its mobile service: Why this may be concerning for fans of these titles
Netflix is set to remove 22 games, including the popular title Hades, from its mobile service next month. This move will mean that several games which are exclusively available on mobile via Netflix, such as Hades, Braid, and Katana Zero , may potentially disappear from Android and iOS platforms. The streaming giant has confirmed the list of titles that are set to leave next month via the Netflix app. Most of the affected games are set to depart the service by July 15, while Hades will be removed earlier, on July 1. Meanwhile, the game named Carmen Sandiego is also "leaving soon," but without a confirmed date. With these games leaving Netflix , their fans won't be able to access the titles as they are available exclusively on the streaming platform. List of games that are leaving Netflix Here's the full list of the games that Netflix is set to remove from its mobile service Battleship Braid, Anniversary Edition Carmen Sandiego CoComelon: Play with JJ Death's Door Diner Out: Merge Cafe Dumb Ways to Survive Ghost Detective Hades Katana Zero Lego Legacy: Heroes Unboxed Ludo King Monument Valley Monument Valley 2 Monument Valley 3 Rainbow Six: Smol Raji: An Ancient Epic SpongeBob: Bubble Pop F.U.N. TED Tumblewords The Case of the Golden Idol The Rise of the Golden Idol Vineyard Valley What the developers of these games said about Netflix removing them In an emailed statement to The Verge, Nigel Lowrie, a spokesperson for Devolver Digital , wrote, 'We are looking at bringing games that leave services like Poinpy, Katana Zero, and Death's Door to mobile stores as premium titles.' He added that each game's developer has its schedule for the mobile release, but Devolver is aiming to bring them to mobile storefronts 'as soon as possible.' It's important to note that Devolver Digital is no stranger to mobile ports—Exit the Gungeon, which was previously available exclusively through Apple Arcade, is set to launch as a paid title on iOS and Android after being removed from Apple's subscription service last year. 'This is all recent news for us and all the practical implications have yet to be worked out,' Andrejs Klavins, the lead designer and programmer of the studio behind the Golden Idol series, wrote on the Discord server for Color Gray Games. This move comes after Netflix paused its studio acquisitions and shut down a new AAA game studio before it could release anything. Moving forward, Netflix is expected to prioritise games tied to its shows, multiplayer party games, titles for kids, and games with established fan bases.
South Wales Argus
23-06-2025
- Business
- South Wales Argus
Morrisons customers 10 per cent off discounts this summer
Every Monday, the 10% discount will be available on all of the Market Street counters when customers swipe their More Card at the checkout. Customers will be able to see how much they have saved with their discount on Morrisons Butchers, Fishmongers, Pie Shop, Bakery, Oven Fresh, Deli, Pizza, Cake Shop and Salad Bar by looking at the bottom of their receipt. On Mondays, More Card holders will also be able to receive the 10% discount in the Café and Café Brews. Fraser Lovatt, Managing Director of Market Street at Morrisons, says: 'We know our customers value the range, quality and service they get from our Market Street counters. So, as a thank you to our loyal More Card customers, we're thrilled to be offering them a 10% discount on our Market Street counters and in the Café every Monday.' This follows news that Morrisons has 'bounced back' from a cyber attack which disrupted its Christmas trading, with stronger sales and profits for the latest quarter. But the UK's fifth-largest supermarket chain warned that rising inflation is driving 'subdued' sentiment among shoppers. Last week, the Bradford-based grocery business revealed that group sales grew by 4.2% to £3.9 billion for the 13 weeks to April 27, compared with the same quarter a year earlier. Recommended reading: It comes as the company pushes on with its major turnaround plan, which has seen it overhaul a raft of store operations. In March, Morrisons announced that 365 staff were at risk of redundancy because of plans to close some of its cafes, convenience stores, florists and fresh food counters. As a result, it said it would shut 52 cafes, all 18 market kitchens, 17 Morrisons Daily convenience stores, 13 florists, 35 meat counters, 35 fish counters and four pharmacies.
