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An improved artificial bee colony algorithm with path relinking strategy for the integrated distributed no-wait flow-shop scheduling and vehicle routing problem
Hou, Y., Wang, H., Fu, Y., Gao, K. & Zhang, H. Multi-objective brain storm optimization for integrated scheduling of distributed flow shop and distribution with maximal processing quality and minimal total weighted earliness and tardiness….
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Policy Brief: Roadmap for Zero Emission Truck (ZET) Skilling in India
Globally, road vehicles contribute 20 per cent of CO2 emissions; yet trucks, which account for less than 1 per cent of the total vehicle fleet, contribute approximately 35% of those emissions. In India, the situation is similar: while making up only 3 per cent of road vehicles, commercial trucks are responsible for 34 per cent of the road transport sector’s CO2 emissions. Though this segment is carbon-intensive, it remains essential for the country’s economic development. India is also the world’s third-largest automotive manufacturer, contributing 7.1 per cent to annual GDP and providing direct and indirect employment to approximately 1.9 crore people (MHI, 2023).
Recognizing the impact of heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) on climate goals, several countries have set ambitious targets for zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs). A Zero-Emission Truck (ZET) produces no exhaust gases during operation, providing a noise-free, tailpipe-emission-free, and cleaner mode of transport.
The transition from an Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) truck to a ZET involves sophisticated automotive engineering, with an increased reliance on power electronics and software components. Such a technologically intensive upgrade requires a complete overhaul of skilling within the Indian trucking industry. As per industry estimates, more than 80% of the workforce in this sector is unorganized. This makes systematic skilling more challenging and poses a significant risk to job retention during the transition.
This policy brief focuses on Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery-powered electric trucks with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) above 12 tonnes. The objective is to identify existing skill gaps and the potential impact on jobs during the transition to ZETs in India. Finally, the brief offers policy recommendations to address these gaps and strengthen the skilling infrastructure necessary for a robust electric truck ecosystem.
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President pays homage to Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto on 98th birth anniversary – RADIO PAKISTAN
- President pays homage to Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto on 98th birth anniversary RADIO PAKISTAN
- PPP leader pays rich tribute to Bhutto The Express Tribune
- Grand celebrations for ZAB’s birthday MSN
- Zulfikar Ali Bhutto: Rebuilding a Nation from the…
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UND on the International Stage: Jan. 4, 2026
GRAND FORKS, N.D. – It was an eventual Sunday at Grand Casino Arena, as the semifinals took centerstage at the 2026 IIHF World Junior…
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Key points to understand US attacks on Venezuela and capture of President Maduro
After months of spiralling tensions the US carried out an audacious large-scale strike on Venezuela, capturing President Nicolás Maduro and his wife in the dead of night and removing them from the country.
The raid has plunged the South American…
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Distinct fasting and postprandial bile acid responses following Roux-en-Y and one-anastomosis gastric bypass
In this study, we aimed to identify differences in BA profiles between RYGB and OAGB over one year of weight loss, as such differences may contribute to their respective long-term metabolic benefits. We found that RYGB primarily increased fasting…
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Federal constitutional court major milestone in judicial journey of country
ISLAMABAD – The year 2025 will be remembered in Pakistan’s legal history as the country’s judicial map was redrawn through creation of the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC). The establishment of Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) is the…
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Birdbuddy’s new smart feeders aim to make spotting birds easier, even for beginners
Birdbuddy is introducing two new smart bird feeders: the flagship Birdbuddy 2 and the more compact, cheaper Birdbuddy 2 Mini aimed at first-time users and smaller outdoor spaces. Both models are designed to be faster and easier to use than…
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UK arts groups offer therapeutic support to performers as they refute myth of tortured artist | Mental health
From Vincent van Gogh to Virginia Woolf, from Nina Simone to Amy Winehouse, the tortured-artist archetype looms large: private torment fuelling public brilliance.
But across opera, theatre, film and television, a growing movement is pushing back…
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