Airline carriers, including Airtel and Air India, are seeking to curb air pollution by restricting their use of diesel engines in their planes, the airline industry body has said.Air India Chief Executive Officer Ravi Shankar Prasad said on Tuesday that the government had made it mandatory for all domestic carriers to have diesel engines.The government…
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How to avoid costly wind-swept skies when you’re driving
Enlarge / It’s easy to see why the world’s aviation industry has become so dependent on the use of aircraft.According to the International Air Transport Association, aviation was worth $3.7 trillion in 2015, and it’s projected to be $5.6 trillion in 2020.And if you’re wondering how much more aviation is likely to go down the…
Why chip and balloon insurance is better than other types
The US is getting a lot of new insurance products, but it’s unclear how they compare with other forms of coverage, such as those offered by the likes of USAA, National, and Humana.One key factor is the amount of information being offered to consumers about how they can afford to buy policies.For a long time,…
Apple launches its $1 trillion solar business: CEO and investors | Recode
Apple’s solar business will grow to about $2.5 trillion, the company’s CEO Tim Cook announced Tuesday, but Apple will remain an energy company.The solar business, which Apple has owned since 2013, will grow by about 20% annually as the company ramps up its solar energy production, Cook said.Cook said Apple will build its own solar…