India's road transport sector is a significant contributor to both fossil-fuel consumption and air pollution. As India strives for energy independence and aims to achieve net-zero emissions, it becomes crucial for the country to transition towards clean vehicle technologies powered by renewable energy sources. To support this transition effectively, a range of technologies, strategies, and policies are necessary. CSTEP, through its rigorous technical and policy research, develops evidence-based strategies to enable India's green energy transition.
Policy Imperatives for Long-Term Adoption of Electric Vehicles in India
The advancement of electric vehicles (EVs) has emerged as a crucial solution for addressing concerns about climate change, energy security, and sustainable development. The transition to widespread EV adoption involves technological innovation and comprehensive policy frameworks that facilitate and accelerate the shift. To provide support to the market and accelerate EV adoption, the Government of India has launched several policies and schemes, such as the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan and the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles (F
Are you making the sustainable choice?
India became the fifth largest economy surpassing the UK recently, recording a greater-than-expected 7.2% GDP growth rate in FY 2022–23. Also, as per the latest State of World Population (SOWP) report by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), India is the most populous country on the planet, leaving behind China.
Easing Bengaluru’s traffic woes
Bengaluru witnessed a 16% spike in car registrations during FY 2021–22. With the addition of about 1 lakh cars annually over the past few years, several parts of the city continue to experience severe traffic congestion. A few initiatives are underway to ease this problem.
There is a need for the citizens of Bengaluru to become more environmentally conscious and adopt sustainable mobility options. Aggressive awareness campaigns and investments in this direction are required from policymakers.