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7/29/2019 India Transport Portal Newsletter - February, 2013
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WHAT IS A GREEN TECHNOLOGY?
How green is green technology? That seems to be
the question as the environment begins to become a
priority with nations around the world. With customers
becoming increasingly aware of eco-friendly
practices and demanding environment-friendly products,
corporations across the world are being forced to rethink
their production methods.
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VEHICLE NORMS AND STANDARDS
While vehicles have become a huge success and
integral to everyday life, the environment has had to
bear the brunt of emission gasses and pollutants
spilling out of these marvels of engineering. In a bid to control
the damage, technology once again plays a much-needed
role by enabling the creation of certain vehicle norms and
standards.
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STAR RATING OF CARS
In a method similar to the ones seen on refrigerators
and other electrical gadgets that display their
energy efficiency standards in a five star rating
system, passenger cars sold in India will also have to
declare their fuel efficiency from April 2013 in a star rated
system. Consumers will have a definite idea about the
mileage of the car just by looking at the stars displayed.
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STAR RATING OF CARS RECEIVES MIXED FEEDBACK
While the decision of the government to implement
fuel efficiency standards for passenger cars has
been received with enthusiasm among
environmentalist and green activists, the auto industry isnt as
thrilled.
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That is not breaking news: the tyre dealers
body AITDF (All India Tyre Dealers
Federation) and the tyre producers
association ATMA (Automotive Tyre
Manufacturers Association) are not
agreeing on a lot of issues.
Once again, the AITDF has alleged that the
tyre industry is artificially keeping tyre prices
high despite a drop in raw material prices.
Indeed, during 2012, the price of natural
rubber has gradually and steadily declined
by almost 35%, much to the relief of tyre
manufacturers, as rubber constitutes about
30 per cent of their production costs.
Similarly, the prices of other petro-based raw
materials too continue to hover at levels well
below those reached during the 2008 peak.
A sharp decline in truck and passenger car
sales, a drop in truck freight rates, the rupee
weakening against the dollar are some of
the elements that could explain the
debilitated Indian tyre market. But, despite a
drop in sales, tyre firms reported significant
jump in profits. Besides, the antidumping
duty on truck/bus tyres has also been in
favour of local players, who have not
passed the benefits of lower production
costs on to customers.
But the issue is not that simple: tyre dealers
have approached the Competition
Appellate Tribunal against the order of the
Indian Competition Commission. CCI said it
had found no evidence of cartelisation by
tyre manufacturers.
Well, there is no doubt that the issue of price
is relevant for every Indian tyre consumer.
But this should not obscure the real
challenges that Indian tyre market needs to
tackle and that go far beyond such
considerations. Sustainable transportation
needs radialisation diffusion, tubeless
acceptance and rolling resistance
thresholds at an affordable price. Cheap
tyres without quality are worse than anything
else.
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COMPARISON OF EMISSION NORMS BETWEEN EUROPE AND
INDIA
The new emission standards proposed by the
European Commission are set to create a better
future, greener air and increased opportunities for
all. The targets as analysed by the Commission have
been found to be feasible, affordable and economically
viable as the technology that plays a pivotal role in the
setting of emission standards is available at a nominal cost.
Additionally, the implementation of technology for bringing
down the emission figures will create jobs and help increase
GDP.
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CARBON DIOXIDE NORMS FOR CARS IN INDIA
The recent phenomenon of dense smog observed
in the capital city of New Delhi has brought the
subject of pollution back under the microscope
once again. A decade ago, the state government
of Delhi had ordered and executed the drive to convert all
public transport including busses, taxis and three-wheelers
into emission-free CNG or compressed natural gas vehicles.
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CARBON DIOXIDE EMISSION NORMS FOR TRUCKS IN INDIABlack smoke emanating from the exhaust pipes of
heavy duty vehicles was once a common
phenomenon. Thanks to the adoption of tough
emission control standards, better rigs and engines
from Indian truck makers, and the commitment of the
government to implement stricter emission control rules, such
poisonous vehicles have become a rare sight these days.
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FOREIGN SIAM MEMBERS AHEAD ON EMISSION STANDARDS
The recently proposed changes in emission
standards for passenger cars in India along with the
five star rating for fuel efficiency have not been
received kindly by the automobile industry in India.
The latter has joined forces with the SIAM (Society of Indian
Automobile Manufacturers), a popular organization
comprising of members that constitute both domestic and
foreign car and engine manufacturers.
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TRANSPORTLONG TERM PLANS
The future of India seems to
be a bright one, but not
without a fair share of
challenges. With a
population that has already reached
an alarming 1.22 billion, the
demographics of India paint a
picture quite unlike any other country
in the world. According to statistics,
more than half of India's population is
below the age of 25 and
approximately 65% below the age of
35.
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PUBLIC TRANSPORT INFORMATION
JUST A CLICK AWAY
Lack of adequate online
information about public
transportation has deterred
people from using it in India.
People have not been encouraged
to use public transportation
extensively due to the absence of
information regarding schedules and
timings.
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DELHI TO BANGKOK BY ROAD
Bangkok, the famous
capital city of Thailand is a
popular tourist attraction
and a holiday destination
for many people in India. While
travelling by air is the usual mode of
transportation used to reach the Thai
city, a spicier and more adventurous
alternative is being currently explored
by a self-driven expedition company.
Journeys by Road, as the company
is called, is all set to undertake an
epic journey by road which will take
travellers from Indias capital to
Bangkok.
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EMISSION STANDARDS MISCELLANEOUS
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THE FUEL CONSUMPTION OF CARS IN INDIA
Higher fuel prices have left prospective and existing
car owners a worried lot. Whether the owner of a
diesel-based model or a more prohibitive petrol
model, the user is forced to shell out a significant
amount of money towards fuel expenses. It is therefore no
surprise that fuel efficiency has become one of the most-
sought after qualities in a car.
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THE FUEL CONSUMPTION OF TRUCKS IN INDIA
Trucks often do not present the prettiest picture on
the Indian highways, especially to the average
Indian traveller. Loaded to the brim, the monstrous
vehicles seem more of a threat than fellow road
users. However, no matter what the public opinion of trucks
is, these cannot be undermined as they are the lifeline in the
economy of India. The heavy duty vehicles ensure
transportation and trade across the country keeping
businesses and livelihoods of millions.
More information on ITPWHERE DOES FUEL IN INDIA COME FROM?
India has a low-level of natural oil reserves and
ranks a twentieth out of thirty oil-producing
countries. The four most prominent oil reserves in
India are found at Gujarat, Rajasthan, Digboi in
Assam and Bombay High in the Arabian Sea off the coast of
the state of Maharashtra. Together, they cater for
approximately 25% of the total demand of the country.
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HOW IS FUEL PRICE CALCULATED IN INDIA?
Increasing fuel prices have become a worry forevery Indian. From inflated commuting bills to
increased prices of commodities, fuel prices
dictate almost every other expense. Today, Indians
are shelling out more for fuel than people in developed
countries. Even more confusing is the fact that the prices of
fuel varies from state to state. Therefore, the question that
arises iswhat is the actual cost of fuel?
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TRAFFIC POLICE HOW USEFUL ARE
THEY?
The usefulness and
effectiveness of the trafficpolice on Indian roads have
often been questioned and
have been a subject of debate for
quite some time. There are instances
when the complete lack of
effectiveness of the traffic police is
exasperating for road users.
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UNMARKED OPEN MANHOLES A
CAUSE OF ACCIDENTS
Hundreds of lives are lost
every year across the
country due to accidents
caused by unmarked open
manholes. Neither the metropolitan
cities nor the small towns or suburban
areas are spared from this. Despite
the increase in death toll little has
been done by the concerned
authorities to prevent such mishaps.
Unmarked open drains and manholes
have become a major worry for
pedestrians and car drivers.
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SUDDEN SUSPENSION OF BUS
ROUTES LEADS TO CONFUSION
The sudden suspension or
cancellation of bus routes
without prior notice is not
an unusual phenomenon in
India. More often than not we hear
about bus services being cancelled
all over the country. It leads to chaos
and triggers confusion among
passengers who are left stranded on
the roads.
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FUEL TRAFFIC AND ROAD SAFETY
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TYRE NORMS AND STANDARDS
Tyres form the most basic part of a vehicle and
perhaps one of the most important too, but remain
unfortunately largely ignored. While India reels underthe pressure of fuel hikes, the focus strongly shifts to the
mileage of the car. It is often forgotten that the tyres have a
very major role to play in this aspect. The right kind of tyres
can in effect help reduce a substantial percentage of the
fuel consumption.
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THE PROGRESS MADE IN THE ROLLING RESISTANCE OF TYRES
The rolling resistance or rolling friction of a tyre is
defined as the force that resists motion when the tyre
rolls on the road surface. Rolling resistance occurs
due to the deformation of the tyre as the tread presses
against the road surface. Any slip between the tyre and the
road surface further contributes to the rolling resistance of
the tyre. The higher the rolling resistance of a tyre, the more
energy is required to move it against the road surface,
thereby increasing fuel consumption.
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TYRE RETREADING IN INDIA
The part of the tyre that comes in contact with the
surface of the road is known as the tread. The tread
is an integral part of the tyre and is responsible for
providing traction. Tyre manufacturers invest heavily
in research and development of treads and their designs for
improved functionality and competitiveness. When a tyre is
manufactured, about 20 to 25% of the cost of the tyre is
down to the tread.
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UNDERSTANDING TYRE CODES
Tyres form an intrinsic if not integral part of a
vehicle. However, there is more to a tyre than just
making the vehicle move. Tyres can enhance the
driving or riding experience and when not
maintained or aligned in the proper manner, can result in
problems and even accidents.
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