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Innovant launches Project IMPACT in Delhiedit
Innovant, with the support of The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Future of Mobility and Transport Panel and Aeris, launched Phase 1 of Project IMPACT (Innovative Mobility for People Advancement through Communications and Technology), today, at the IEI Centre, New Delhi, according to a media statement.
Project IMPACTThe IETIndustry News: Information and Communications
Though, advancing technology makes enterprises intelligent, it needs a shift in leadership: Accenture reportedit
Adopting artificial intelligence for growth and positive social impact means forming new partnerships with customers and business partner: Accenture Technology Vision 2018
Artificial IntelligenceMost companies not well-prepared for implementing artificial intelligenceedit
Meaningful artificial intelligence (AI) deployments are just beginning to take place, according to Gartner’s 2018 CIO Agenda Survey. About four per cent of CIOs (chief information officers) have implemented AI, while 46 per cent have developed plans to do so.
Artificial IntelligenceGovernment readies AI-muscled cyber security planedit
By Raghav Ohri The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is working on a project to provide cyber forensic services to law-enforcing and other government and non-government agencies.
Artificial IntelligenceIndustry News: Future of Mobility
Assocham seeks fiscal sops, infra ecosystem for EVsedit
Industry body Assocham today suggested the government various measures, including fiscal incentives and convenient charging infrastructure for electric vehicles, to promote growth of the sector. The chambers report also called for a conducive policy environment for market creation, technology development and setting up of a vibrant manufacturing ecosystem for the vehicles.
Electric VehiclesElectric vehicles plugging into the Indian automotive grid for the long-termedit
The Auto Expo 2018 in New Delhi was characterised by the absence of a few of the biggest brands including the likes of Volkswagen Group, Nissan, Bajaj and Royal Enfield. However, the OEMs who did make it this year made sure that their Electric Vehicle (EV) offerings and long term roadmap was out there to be seen by everyone. The most eagerly awaited entry was Kia Motors and they certainly did not disappoint.
Electric VehiclesComprehensive action plan needed for electric vehicle segment to grow: Surveyedit
A comprehensive action plan is required for the electric vehicle (EV) segment to grow in India, according to a study. “Conducive policy environment for market creation, technology development and setting up of a vibrant manufacturing ecosystem for electric vehicles can drive electric mobility in India,” an Assocham statement said on Wednesday quoting the study.
Electric VehiclesMeeting the electric transportation challenge: Battery costs are rapidly going downedit
Electric cars are clean, quiet and appear to be the best option of surface transport. Even air transport is seeking a similar option to make the sky cleaner, as thousands of jets criss-cross the globe at all times of the day. We often read about Tesla and its relentless efforts of mass producing electric vehicles, coupled with the infrastructure support. Volvo, the Swedish carmaker, has said that, 2019 onwards, all its cars will be part-electric.
Electric VehiclesIndustry News: Education
Engineering seats going waste! Closure notice issued by AICTEedit
Last year, around 51 per cent of BE/BTech seats went vacant in the engineering colleges across India, according to Indian Express report. Campus placements have been under 50% for the last five years, according to data obtained from the AICTE.
EngineeringThe challenge of education in Indiaedit
Indian universities are seen today to be serving every conceivable purpose except the one that they were designed for: the cultivation of the intellect
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Cybersecurity Threat to Renewable Energy Infrastructureedit
Renewable energy technologies have established a significant role in the energy industry. Because of their prominence and growing importance to power supplies, it is vital for the industry to develop appropriate security, and specifically cybersecurity, strategies.
CyberSecurityRenewable EnergyWind energy tariffs don’t fall further in latest auctionedit
By Kaavya Chandrasekaran
Tariffs had fallen so steeply in the wind energy auctions held so far that many stakeholders, especially lenders, feared for the viability of the projects won. The bidders at Rs 2.44 per unit were Torrent Power, which got 499.8 MW, ReNew Power (400 MW), Green Infra Wind Energy (300 MW) and Inox Wind Infrastructure (200 MW).
Renewable EnergyRenewable energy push a great opportunity for Tamil Nadu to tap: Reportedit
By Gireesh Babu
The IEEFA report also cautions against the state’s efforts to build 22,500 Mw of coal-fired power plants despite its favourable investment and lower tariff for wind and solar
Renewable Energy