Govt rolls out online classes for ITI students amid Coronavirus Lockdown
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has made available extensive online resources through the Directorate General of Training for around 2 million students enrolled in industrial training institutes who are unable to attend classes… Continue Reading
UGC constitutes committee for promoting online learning
Amid the nation-wide lockdown, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has constituted two committees to look after the examinations and academic calendar, and to promote online learning. Speaking to ANI, D P Singh, UGC Chairman said,… Continue Reading
Jadavpur University plans online internship for Engineering students
Kolkata: Jadavpur University (JU) has made plans to conduct internship online for its Engineering students along the work-from-home format that has been initiated by various companies. The move comes with the uncertainty over student internship… Continue Reading
IIT, Kharagpur offers online summer internships in its departments amid lockdown
Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur has started its online summer internship in its departments amid lockdown. The students can apply for internships online or can approach companies that offer online internships during this lockdown period.… Continue Reading
Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Launches #BharatPadheOnline campaign to improve Online Education
Union Minister for HRD Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank has launched a week long ‘Bharat Padhe Online’ campaign for Crowd sourcing of ideas for improving online education ecosystem of India. Speaking on the occasion Union Minister said… Continue Reading
How to Make DIY Cloth Face Mask
UPDATE 5 This update is care of two wonderful DIY folks from this community: 1. Since printers tend to slightly shrink or enlarge documents, and since one size mask does not fit all, Winko has… Continue Reading
COVID-19: Maharashtra government launches online self-assessment tool
With over 400 people testing positive for coronavirus in Maharashtra, the state government has now taken the fight against the pandemic online, by launching a COVID-19 self-assessment tool. Track live updates on coronavirus here. The government has… Continue Reading
Coronavirus: As Institutions Switch to Online Education in India, Who Gets Left Behind?
The COVID-19 outbreak has affected 2,069 people and killed 53 in India till now and if the WHO is to be believed, it is far from over. At a time like this, when the entire… Continue Reading
AICTE Asks Students Not To Take Summer Internships In Other Organisations.
The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has asked its affiliated institutes to instruct students to not take up summer internships in other organisations. If you’re a college student affected by coronavirus, time… Continue Reading
BMW to have five fully-electric models by 2021, 12 by 2023
BMW is in the fast lane of going all-electric and despite the current challenges emanating due to the coronavirus pandemic the world over, remains determined to drive in five fully-electric models by 2021. BMW has… Continue Reading
This is a 650-horsepower electric sports car
The British brand Apex Motors has introduced an all-electric sports car called AP-0. The EV is scheduled to go into production at the end of 2022, and Apex says prices will start at 150,000 pounds… Continue Reading
Mercedes targets net carbon zero by end of 2020 as Hamilton hints at electric F1 future
Reigning Formula One champions Mercedes has announced that the team is aiming for a net-zero carbon footprint by the end of 2020. Having recently impressed the paddock with its innovative DAS (Dual Axis Steering) system, the… Continue Reading
2020 Fiat 500e — All-New & Electric Only
iat unveiled its first new car that was designed — from the outset — to be a purely electric offering. Meet the all-new 2020 Fiat 500e that was supposed to debut at the Corona-cancelled Geneva show. It’s… Continue Reading
Buffett-Backed BYD to Supply Electric-Car Parts to Rivals
BYD Co., the Chinese electric-vehicle maker backed by Warren Buffett, will start offering a full suite of EV components to rivals and aspiring auto manufacturers to diversify its revenue sources amid sputtering car demand. Among… Continue Reading
Sydney car dealer makes electric cars available on subscription
The Hyundai Kona Electric and Hyundai Ioniq are just some examples of electric cars that Sydney drivers can now be booked under a subscription model from Northern Beaches auto dealer Col Crawford. The Sydney auto… Continue Reading
Tesla just made its one millionth car
Tesla has produced one million electric cars, the company’s CEO Elon Musk announced on Twitter. Musk made the announcement by sharing a picture of the car, a red Model Y, and congratulated the Tesla team on… Continue Reading
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Online Training
In order to assist UN country teams in scaling up country preparedness and response to COVID-19, WHO has developed these learning modules 1. COVID-19: Operational Planning Guidelines and COVID-19 Partners Platform to support country preparedness… Continue Reading
F1 teams working to answer call for more ventilators amid coronavirus crisis
A collective of UK-based Formula 1 teams, engine manufacturers and their respective technology arms is evaluating support for the manufacture of respiratory devices in response to the UK Government’s call for assistance. The teams are… Continue Reading
COVID-19 Open Research Dataset (CORD-19)
A Free, Open Resource for the Global Research Community In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Allen Institute for AI has partnered with leading research groups to prepare and distribute the COVID-19 Open Research Dataset (CORD-19),… Continue Reading
Startups look to outpace OEMs in India’s electric vehicle space
Two years ago, startup firm Ather Energy Pvt. Ltd took a leap in the dark, launching two electric scooter models in India—340 and 450—a segment to which most established automakers gave a wide berth because… Continue Reading
Volkswagen Unveils Its e-BULLI Crossover between a High-End Classic and an All-Electric Vehicle
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV) has presented its new e-BULLI all-electric vehicle to the world. It's a stunning crossover between a classic 1966 minivan with all the latest drive system components of a modern VW electric vehicle.… Continue Reading
The Vast Potential of Managed Electric Vehicle Charging
Electric vehicle chargers now outnumber gas stations in some countries. They’re getting easier to find. They’re easier to install in homes. And they’re getting way smarter. So how can we harness all these chargers for… Continue Reading
Hyundai unveils ‘Prophecy’ concept electric vehicle
The Prophecy follows the 45 with an iconic silhouette inspired by an aerodynamic design. Leveraging the extended wheelbase and shorter overhang. “We have brought to life yet another icon that establishes a new standard for… Continue Reading
Rivian wins big as Colorado passes electric vehicle direct sales law
oloradans can look forward to a Rivian store of their own in the not-too-distant future, thanks to a new law allowing electric vehicle makers to sell direct. Last month, we reported that Rivian was helping to push… Continue Reading
GM rolls out 13 electric vehicles, battery tech as it tries to run with Tesla
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors, trying to refashion itself as a futuristic company with technology to compete against Tesla, rolled out plans Wednesday for 13 new electric vehicles during the next five years. The company touted… Continue Reading
Production begins of all electric polestar 2 in China
has started production of its all-electric Polestar 2 vehicle at a plant in China amid the COVID-19 pandemic that has upended the automotive industry and triggered a wave of factory closures throughout the world. The… Continue Reading
COVID-19: How to DIY spend your time during the stay home period
The virus, known by the code COVID-19, has taken the world by storm, requiring countries to close schools, places of worship and public spaces, with governments asking people to stay home as they situation is… Continue Reading
Tesla Isn’t the Only Start-Up Disrupting the Car Business
FRANKFURT — For most of the last century the auto industry has been known more for shutdowns than start-ups. Brands like Saab, Pontiac and Plymouth disappeared and not much took their places. But the advent… Continue Reading
How commercial vehicles are leading India’s electric vehicle revolution
In 2017, India’s transport minister Nitin Gadkari announced India’s plan to manufacture 100 per cent electric vehicles by 2030, a plan that was dismissed as by many as too ambitious. But an assertive Gadkari made it… Continue Reading
Electric cars produce less CO2 than petrol vehicles, study confirms
Electric vehicles produce less carbon dioxide than petrol cars across the vast majority of the globe – contrary to the claims of some detractors, who have alleged that the CO2 emitted in the production of electricity and… Continue Reading
