UN Guide to Climate neutrality outlines ways for people to combat global warming.
Pack lighter suitcases - it says that the world savings would be 2 millions tonnes a year if every airline passengers cut the weight of baggage to below 20 kg and bought duty free goods on arrival.
Go jogging in a park rather than on a electric treadmil.
Use windup alarm clock rather than an electric one. - saves 48 grams of co2 a day.
Dry clothes on washing lanes rather than in a tumble dryer.- 2.3 kg of CO2 per load.
Use an non-electric tooth brush. - saves 48 grams a day.
Heat bread rolls in a toaster rather than an oven.- save 170 grams of CO2 each time.
Take a train rather than a car for a daily commute of 8Km- saves 1.7 Kg CO2 a day.
Reduce winter heating: Cutting the temperature by couple of degree saves 6% in energy bills.
Avoid " Carbon binges "- A return flight accross the atlantic is equivalent to running a car for any year by each passenger.
These tips needed to be followed strictly by every individual.
Source: TOI , 06-06-08
Saturday, 7 June 2008
Government offers 30% subsidy on battery run vehicles
As the fuel prices peaking up, govt offered a 30% subsidy on battery run vehicles. This is a good move to encourage this new technology vehicles with zero emissions. Best of all is the you dont need to use any petrol or deisel.
Govt is expecting the electric vehicle market should not be limited to 4-wheelers but also in two and three wheelers too. Battery vehicles can be charged up to 50 paise per km. The are clutchless, noiseless and completely pollution free.
Currently REVA is the only manufacturer of battery cars in India. Still they haven't got many customers in India. Those who purchase the vehicle for use in Delhi
1. Will get refund on the 12.5% VAT.
2. Those who registering the vehicle in Capital will get refund of 2%.
3. All dealers will get 15% subsidy on the base price of each vehicle.
All other state governments should follow the footsteps of Delhi govt to promote battery run vehicles.
Source: TOI , 07-06-08
Govt is expecting the electric vehicle market should not be limited to 4-wheelers but also in two and three wheelers too. Battery vehicles can be charged up to 50 paise per km. The are clutchless, noiseless and completely pollution free.
Currently REVA is the only manufacturer of battery cars in India. Still they haven't got many customers in India. Those who purchase the vehicle for use in Delhi
1. Will get refund on the 12.5% VAT.
2. Those who registering the vehicle in Capital will get refund of 2%.
3. All dealers will get 15% subsidy on the base price of each vehicle.
All other state governments should follow the footsteps of Delhi govt to promote battery run vehicles.
Source: TOI , 07-06-08
LPG rose up by Rs.50 , Petrol Rs.5 , Diesel Rs.3
Recent rise in fuel prices ..
Petrol - Rs. 50.56 in Delhi ,Rs. 55.8 in Mumbai , Rs. 55.1 in Chennai
Diesel will cost around Rs. 34.8 in Delhi, Rs.39.54 in Mumbai , Rs. 37.73 in Chennai
Do you think the rise in fuel charges justified?
Petrol - Rs. 50.56 in Delhi ,Rs. 55.8 in Mumbai , Rs. 55.1 in Chennai
Diesel will cost around Rs. 34.8 in Delhi, Rs.39.54 in Mumbai , Rs. 37.73 in Chennai
Do you think the rise in fuel charges justified?
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