With deteriorating air quality, there is a need to promote public transportation.
India's diesel consumption is several times that of petrol In this article, we examine two options for meeting India's diesel demand: coal to liquids and bio-diesel Coal gasification, followed by Fischer-Tropsch (FT) synthesis offers an opportunity for large-scale production of diesel as proven by South Africa, and now being attempted by China and Qatar.
A double layer δ-NH4V4O10, due to its high energy storage capacity and excellent rate capability, is a very promising cathode material for Li-ion and Na-ion batteries for large-scale renewable energy storage in transportation and smart grids.
In India, the electrification of the transportation sector is considered a vital strategy to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and air pollution.
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.
India, the world’s third-largest GHGs emitter, has its transport sector contributing 10% of total national GHG emissions, with road transportation contributing about 87% of the sector’s total emissions.
Urban air pollution is a complex problem, which requires a multi-pronged approach to understand its dynamics.
The Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP) has been actively involved in finding solutions to air quality issues across India.
The Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP) organised a data dissemination and capacity-building event on 29 April 2022 at Shangri-La, Bengaluru, in collaboration with the KSPCB and Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP).
Renewable energy (RE) and electric vehicles (EVs) are currently the best bet for moving towards a sustainable future.
National economic activities were hit hard by the pandemic, and the power sector was no exception.
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, between 2000 and 2018, agricultural expansion led to almost 90% of global deforestation, which is one of the leading causes of habitat destruction of numerous species.
Over the last 2 years, the sale of electric vehicles has picked up pace in India, with this year’s sale already surpassing that of last year’s by over 80%.
Extreme and unpredictable changes in the climate are a cause of serious concern globally.
Traffic and transportation surveys are essential to gain a clearer perspective on issues such as gridlock at major junctions and lower-than-forecasted metro ridership.
