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Fate of giant carbon capture project still uncertain, but Pathways Alliance hopeful for deal with feds

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Fate of giant carbon capture project still uncertain, but Pathways Alliance hopeful for deal with feds

Despite growing frustrations and prolonged negotiations with the federal government, a consortium of Canada’s largest oilsands companies is optimistic about having a “line of sight” in securing the certainty it needs from Ottawa to advance its proposed $16.5-billion carbon capture pipeline project. The Pathways Alliance is not expecting any new commitments in the upcoming federal … Read more

China’s maternity services put on notice as the country faces an ‘obstetrics winter’

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China’s maternity services put on notice as the country faces an ‘obstetrics winter’

“But now, births have been decreasing every year, beds have been cut back, and more and more doctors have had to change profession. But what can they do?” he wrote, jokingly suggesting they become vets. “Save obstetrics!” he pleaded on Weibo. Duan, who is director of the maternity ward at Shanghai No 1 Maternity Hospital, … Read more

City Street getting incentives to bring beer garden to Arvada

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City Street getting incentives to bring beer garden to Arvada

City Street Investors is raising a glass in Arvada. The Denver-based company that develops, owns and invests in retail and restaurant properties is building another beer garden project — similar to existing ones in Edgewater, Lowry and Green Valley Ranch — at 9248 W. 58th Place. Co-founder Joe Vostrejs said the Arvada Urban Renewal Authority … Read more

PLI scheme: Toyota Kirloskar Auto Parts now eligible to avail incentives under PLI scheme

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PLI scheme: Toyota Kirloskar Auto Parts now eligible to avail incentives under PLI scheme

Toyota Kirloskar Auto Parts on Friday said it is now eligible to avail incentives under the production-linked incentive scheme for advanced automotive technology (AAT) products. The company, a part of Toyota Group of companies, has received the domestic value addition (DVA) certificate for the xEV Transaxle (e-Drive) under the PLI scheme for AAT products, Toyota … Read more

Tesla: Tesla may head to India on incentive-paved road

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Tesla: Tesla may head to India on incentive-paved road

US electric automaker Tesla could soon set up shop in India, with the government close to finalising a policy to extend concessional import duties on electric cars exceeding Rs 30 lakh (about $36,000) for 2-3 years. The reduced import duties are likely to be offered in lieu of bank guarantees by Tesla for a proposed … Read more

pli: Elon Musk’s Tesla can apply for battery PLI sops: Heavy Industries Ministry

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pli: Elon Musk’s Tesla can apply for battery PLI sops: Heavy Industries Ministry

Elon Musk’s Tesla can apply for incentives under the National Programme on Advanced Chemistry Cells (ACC) Battery Storage, Minister of State for Heavy Industries, Krishnan Pal Gurjar informed the Rajya Sabha on Friday. He was responding to question on whether a separate policy for providing incentives to Tesla is being formed. While answering another question, … Read more

Boeing needs ‘heightened level of oversight,’ says top U.S. aviation regulator

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Boeing needs ‘heightened level of oversight,’ says top U.S. aviation regulator

The new chief of the U.S.  Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said his agency is midway through a six-week audit of manufacturing at Boeing, but he already knows that changes must be made in how the government oversees the aircraft manufacturer. FAA administrator Michael Whitaker suggested that Boeing — under pressure from airlines to produce large … Read more

Interim Budget 2024: Auto Industry Hopes High for Economic Boost, Will Finance Minister Deliver?

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Interim Budget 2024: Auto Industry Hopes High for Economic Boost, Will Finance Minister Deliver?

Last Updated: January 29, 2024, 19:02 IST Auto Industry’s Wishlist for Budget 2024, Hopes High for Economic Boost. (Representational Image) (Photo: HT) Auto industry anticipates growth-oriented measures in upcoming budget. Hopes for infrastructure support and incentives for electric vehicles. As the interim budget approaches, people in the automobile industry have different hopes for Finance Minister, … Read more

Report raises questions around growing mining exploration in northern B.C.

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Report raises questions around growing mining exploration in northern B.C.

A new report by the U.S. branch of the non-profit Environmental Investigation Agency says that investment interest and government tax incentives are fuelling intense mining exploration in remote northern B.C. — raising concerns about the environmental impacts of the work and its financial implications. The report focuses on the transboundary region, which falls along the border between … Read more