The roads have been cleared for a surge in two- and three-wheeled electric vehicles (EVs).
Electric bus (e-bus) technology hit the Indian market in recent years as a solution to the environmental concerns posed by conventional fuel buses.
With cities gradually exiting from COVID-19 restrictions and economic activities resuming, travel in cities has also resumed.
Nearly 4 million commercial vehicles in India are expected to ride into the sunset soon.
The phenomenal rise in personal vehicle use, especially in urban areas, during the pandemic is bound to have serious environmental implications.
Among the various battery compositions available today for use in electric vehicles (EVs), lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are the most sought after.
Carbon dioxide levels have hit a record high yet again despite the slowdown caused by the coronavirus lockdowns globally.
The Smart Cities Mission was launched in 2015 to enable cities that ensure a decent quality of life.
In India, the electrification of the transportation sector is considered a vital strategy to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and air pollution.
The surge in carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from the transport sector is a growing concern globally, given its enormous impact on environment.
Air pollution from the transport sector is one of the major challenges plaguing cities worldwide.
India’s rapid urbanisation underscores the need to balance growing consumption patterns, development goals, and climate commitments.
The year 2019–20 saw a ~20% spike in electric vehicles (EV) sales in India, as per the Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles (SMEV).
Electric mobility has gained momentum worldwide as a sustainable choice in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality.
Karnataka is at the forefront of the EV revolution in India, with the state government’s Karnataka Electric Vehicle and Energy Storage Policy, 2017, targeting 100% EV penetration in the IPT segment in Bengaluru by 2030.
The Centre for Air Pollution Studies (CAPS) at the Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP) conducted an online workshop on 1 December 2021 for the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) faculty and students.
