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Time of India
4 hours ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Chandigarh launches electric vehicle portal, reviews solar initiatives
Chandigarh: The Electric Vehicle (EV) Portal – – was launched on Tuesday. "The portal aims at improving accessibility and transparency for EV beneficiaries in the Union Territory by providing a user-friendly digital platform. It enables eligible citizens to apply online for subsidies under the Chandigarh EV Policy, track application status in real-time, and access a location-based map of all public EV charging stations across UT Chandigarh, integrated with Google Maps for easy navigation," said a UT spokesman. The official launch took place during the governing body meeting of CREST (Chandigarh Renewable Energy and Science & Technology Promotion Society) held on Tuesday under the chairmanship of UT chief secretary Rajeev Verma. The chief secretary acknowledged that Chandigarh had achieved saturation in the installation of solar photovoltaic (SPV) plants across all government buildings – a significant milestone reflecting the city's commitment to sustainable energy and a low-carbon future. To ensure the continued efficiency and performance of the existing solar infrastructure, the chief secretary directed CREST to initiate third-party audits of all SPV projects that have been operational for five years or more. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Birla Evara 3 and 4 BHK from ₹ 1.75 Crore* Birla Estates Learn More These audits will promote accountability and long-term sustainability of solar assets. He also emphasised that technically innovative projects – such as SPV plants proposed over cycle tracks – must be thoroughly evaluated for feasibility, performance, and aesthetics, with close coordination involving the UT chief architect. "The Chandigarh administration remains steadfast in its vision to transform the city into a model of clean energy by integrating smart technology, promoting renewable energy adoption, and advancing sustainable mobility," said the spokesman. MSID:: 122980826 413 |
News.com.au
17 hours ago
- Automotive
- News.com.au
ASX Resources Quarterly Wrap: Lithium bounce could boost these junior explorers
Electric vehicle sales surge 30% sparking lithium price boost Major lithium miners climb on expectation of rising demand Anson defines maiden Green River Resource in June quarter Burgeoning global electric vehicle sales – up 30% to date according to Canaccord Genuity – have boosted lithium prices on expectations that demand for the battery metal will advance in lockstep. Price reporting agency Fastmarkets had last Tuesday assessed 6% Li2O – the benchmark for the spodumene concentrate mined by WA producers – at US$760/t, a significant gain from the low of US$610/t on June 23, 2025. This is due to rising futures prices in China and improved buying interest from battery makers, as well as the closure of a number of Chinese operations on environmental grounds. Lithium carbonate prices have also risen in the same period from US$8050/t to US$8550/t. This has proved to be a boon for lithium producers with Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) rising 37% since July 1, 2025, to $29.80 while Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) has put on 23.2% to $1.67 in the same period. Juniors have also gained from the improved lithium sentiment, and here are some companies that have been progressing operations during the June 2025 quarter… Anson Resources (ASX:ASN) During this period, Anson defined maiden JORC resources of 103,000t of contained lithium carbonate equivalent at its Green River project in Utah. The estimate is based on the drilling on the Bosydaba #1 well and could be increased in the near-term through the re-entry of the historical Mt Fuel-Skyline Geyser 1-25 well in the current quarter. Anson has also added 100 strategic placer claims to increase the Green River landholding by 10%. About 28% of these fall within the Area of Influence and will be included in subsequent JORC Mineral Resource estimates upgrades. Further resource upgrades could come from recent swabbing programs returning consistently higher assay values. Other steps taken by the company include entering into a non-binding memorandum of understanding with POSCO Holdings to collaborate on the construction of a direct lithium extraction demonstration plant, and working with the Utah state government to develop a new, lower state royalty rate scaled from 1% to 5% based upon market conditions compared to the previous flat rate of 5%. Delta Lithium (ASX:DLI) During the June 2025 quarter, Delta spun out its Mt Ida gold asset into new ASX-listed company Ballard Mining (ASX:BM1) to focus on its lithium assets. It also expanded the footprint of its Yinnetharra lithium and tantalum project through two transactions – the acquisition of Minerals 260's (ASX:MI6) Aston project and Zeus Resources' (ASX:ZEU) Mortimer Hills project. These have added 1778km2 to Yinnetharra, taking the total land package up to over 3100km2. Both assets have highly prospective tenure, are under-explored and host compelling targets for immediate exploration. Delta has also updated resources at Yinnetharra to 21.9Mt at 1% Li2O and 39.4Mt at 102ppm tantalum. The company has started systematic geochemical sampling and mapping over priority areas with passive seismic surveying to follow this year along with drill testing at Jamesons and adjacent prospects along the Leake Springs meta-sediment package in the following quarter. First Lithium (ASX:FL1) First Lithium continues to work closely with the Mali government to finalise renewals for its Gouna and Faraba permits. Discussions have also indicated the maiden resource will be finalised with results released in the current quarter. The Mali government had earlier this year announced plans to partially lift the suspension of mining permits that had been in place since September 2022 from March 15, 2025. The company has received a letter from the National Director of Geology and Mines in Mali confirming geophysical survey work can continue on both permits while direct meetings have confirmed the requirements for the licence renewal process. Chariot Corporation (ASX:CC9) Meanwhile, Chariot acquired a 66.7% interest in one of the largest hard rock lithium portfolios in Nigeria for US$1.5m in cash and 42 million shares in the company. The assets cover ~254km2 across the Fonlo, Gbugbu, Iganna, and Saki projects in Oyo and Kwara states. These contain a mix of licence types: exploration licences (ELs) for large-scale exploration and small-scale mining leases (SSMLs) over known mineralisation which provide Chariot with an opportunity to investigate fast-track development options. Notably, the Nigerian tenements have historically produced several thousand tonnes of spodumene concentrate for export to Chinese customers between 2021 and 2024, validating both the quality of mineralisation and existence of buyers. Chariot plans to start systematic exploration across the Nigerian portfolio, with initial field programs underway and first drilling targeted for late 2025. Separately, the company is awaiting results from Phase 2 drilling at its Black Mountain lithium project in Wyoming. It is also monitoring developments at neighbouring projects to its Resurgent project in the McDermitt Caldera on the border of Nevada and southern Oregon.
Malay Mail
18 hours ago
- Automotive
- Malay Mail
BJAK 8.8 offers Malaysians unbeatable value for signing up with ‘Ini Baru BJAK' deals
KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 — Road tax and insurance renewals aren't usually headline material. But this August, they're at the heart of a nationwide buzz that's picking up speed fast. Thousands of Malaysians are heading online to sign up for a car insurance quote before August 8 — not because they have to, but because doing so might land them a brand-new electric vehicle and a few unexpected perks along the way. Here's why so many are acting early: 1. A brand-new electric car is up for grabs — no slogans, no gimmicks The headline prize? A sleek BYD Seal, one of the latest electric vehicles making waves on Malaysian roads. Sign up and stand a chance to drive home the sleek BYD Seal. — Picture courtesy of BJAK Unlike most contests, there's no slogan to submit or game to play. Just sign up for an insurance quote, and you're automatically in the running. Every additional sign up — be it for your own car, your spouse's, or your parents' — counts as another entry. It's the kind of giveaway that feels too good to be true, but it's already seen thousands of Malaysians signing up. 2. Don't wait till the last minute — enter early for peace of mind You don't need to wait until August 8 to be part of the giveaway. Signing up for your car insurance quote early ensures your entry is counted without the last-minute rush. While exclusive perks like free road tax delivery and the VIP Rescue Plan (includes unlimited towing & extended warranty worth over RM300) are only available on 8.8, all quote sign-ups — whether early or on the day — will have access to the full prize pool of over RM500,000 in rewards, including home appliances, gadgets, and more. Over RM500,000 in prizes, from home appliances to cash and vouchers. — Picture courtesy of BJAK Getting it done early = peace of mind. Let's be honest — settling your insurance and road tax ahead of time just feels good. And once you've signed up for a quote, your entry into the giveaway is secured! 3. Winner reveal goes live with Scha & Awal To cap it off, the grand prize winner will be announced live on August 8 at 9pm, streamed across: BJAK Facebook — BJAK Tiktok — BJAK Youtube — And this isn't just a generic announcement — it'll be hosted by local celebrities Scha Alyahya and Awal Ashaari, making it a proper online event. Winner reveal goes live with Scha & Awal on August 8 at 9pm. — Picture courtesy of BJAK Imagine tuning in and hearing your name called. Not a bad way to spend a Friday night. So if your road tax and car insurance is due — or even if it isn't just yet — now's a good time to get a free quote. You'll be ticking off a chore, but possibly unlocking something much more exciting while you're at it. Sign up here before 8.8 and you're in the running.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
Range Rover to remove convenient feature for next-gen model as designer bizarrely calls it ‘dirty'
THE ELECTRIC Range Rover will not feature a front trunk, according to the designer of the hotly anticipated SUV. The vehicle is yet to officially debut, with only teasers of its design revealed so far - although fans will be pleased to know the EV version closely mirrors that of the combustion-engine model. 4 4 But one convenient feature found in many electric vehicles won't be included - in a decision partly based on customer feedback. The car's designer, Lynfel Owen, recently referred to the front of the car as the "dirtiest part" and questioned why anyone would want to lean against it to use a front trunk. In an interview with CarExpert, Owen said: 'Why would I want to lean against the dirtiest part of the car to put stuff in?' He explained his reasoning in greater detail: 'We spoke to our customers… none of them have an issue [with] lack of storage space. 'The rear cargo space is exactly the same. We haven't had to raise the floor. The only compromise we have to make is we're not able to offer a seven-seat derivative.' Owen has spent the last decade overseeing JLR's transition to electric power, having risen to chief engineer of vehicle engineering for the Range Rover, Range Rover Sport and Defender models. 'I pretty much only ever worked on Range Rover,' he said. 'I've done a few other projects. I didn't work on the [Jaguar] I-Pace. I was working on the previous-generation Range Rover.' To that end, the I-Pace - launched under the Jaguar brand as the first premium all-electric SUV from any manufacturer when it was revealed in 2016 - became infamous for reliability issues, particularly with its electric drivetrain and battery pack. Its poor customer satisfaction prompted Jaguar Land Rover to learn from its failures, focusing on reliability, improved thermal management and customer-centric design in the development of the Range Rover Electric. Owen said: 'We're making sure we learn from, you know, our mistakes with respect to I-Pace. 'So we're testing all aspects of the car… we've just had a northern hemisphere winter that we've completed, so we've been doing our low-mu testing on the frozen lakes.' He added: 'Some people have got [chargers] bolted on. Their garage might have two or three cars… [so you don't have to use a] 15 metre cable. 'Cabin comfort. Battery temperature. Whether it's to cool it down, whether it's to warm it up. Recovering heat from the air at minus 15… It also reduces the heating energy consumption by over 40 per cent [compared to I-Pace].' This includes the decision to forgo a front trunk, with the rear cargo volume remaining unchanged from the combustion-engine version and the 117-kWh battery pack accommodated without raising the floor. This approach contrasts with the I-Pace, which offered a small front storage compartment. Indeed, due to packaging constraints, the electric Range Rover will only be available with two rows of seats - which rules out a seven-seat option. While a spare wheel will be offered, it will reduce luggage capacity as it will sit above the cargo floor. Much like the upcoming Range Rover, Mercedes' electric G-Class also lacks a front trunk - although they compensated with a uniquely styled tailgate-mounted cargo box. The electric Range Rover will not compete with the G580, Owen claims, as it offers unmatched off-road capabilities, combined with Range Rover's famed luxury. The electric Range Rover's world premiere is expected later this year, with deliveries expected to begin in 2026.
ABC News
6 days ago
- Business
- ABC News
Markets live updates: Tesla quarterly revenue slumps in sharpest fall in a decade, ASX to lift
Electric vehicle maker Tesla misses expectations with its quarterly results, which analysts are labelling disappointing, as its revenue drops 12 per cent, the sharpest decline in more than a decade. The ASX is set to rise following gains on Wall Street, and the local focus will be on a speech by RBA governor Michele Bullock later today. Follow the day's financial news and insights from our specialist business reporters on our live blog. Disclaimer: this blog is not intended as investment advice.
