Electric vehicles are the way forward for India and must move towards self-sufficient electric vehicles that can replace fossil fuel-based ones. With the scale of pollution in India and alarming projections
As demand for electric mobility accelerates across major markets such as China, the US and Europe in response to climate and environmental concerns, a new World Bank report launched at COP 24 reveals that
AHMEDABAD: The daily congestion on city roads and longer commuting hours for the city is thanks to ever-growing vehicular population — increasing by about 10% annually. Can a stronger public transport
<p>Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Vinay Shivanand Nayak Vs. State of Karnataka & Others dated 26/09/2018. The principal question requiring determination in this case is as to
No proposal for translocating them A total of 3,281 trees will have to be felled and 2,084 trees pruned to build a network of elevated corridors that will span the length and breadth of the city.
NEW DELHI: The total number of buses available for transporting general passengers is less than one-tenth of the requirement, posing an enormous logistical challenge. According to government data, there
<p>A Perspective prepared by the NITI Aayog and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) calls for efficient and convenient public transport to answer the twin problems of pollution and congestion. The report quickly
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The National Institute of Transforming India (“NITI”) Aayog, Government of India, has taken an initiative to provide a Model Concession Agreement (MCA) document for introducing Electric-Bus Fleet in Cities
<p>In 2015, diesel cars accounted for 41.3% of the total passenger car fleet in Europe. While harmonized emissions limits are implemented at the EU level, on-road emissions of diesel cars have been found
Lagos — The Lagos State Government has signed a major agreement with an international railway systems aggregator and rolling stocks manufacturer, Alstom SA of France, on the operation of the state Rail
<p>Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of M. C. Mehta Vs Union of India & Others dated 23/07/2018 regarding plans to combat air pollution in Delhi. It has been submitted by the Amicus
Mr Buhari launched the line Thursday Morning at the new metro station in Central Business District (CBD), Abuja. After the launch, the president and other dignitaries and journalists took a ride from
The Delhi Cabinet gave its in-principle approval for the engagement of 1,000 low-floor environment-friendly electric buses in the Capital, a move which came days after the Supreme Court questioned the
This book develops a holistic appraisal methodology to ensure that economic benefits of investments in transport corridors are amplified and more widely spread, and possible negative impacts such as congestion,
UN-Habitat and partners have published a new report called the SDG 11 synthesis report outlining the international community’s progress towards the so called ‘urban goal’ and the challenges faced. The
Distressed by alleged corruption at the ministry of Works and Transport, the World Bank is considering cancelling a $125 million (Shs 468.8bn) grant meant to improve transport on Lake Victoria as well
The government has been accused of dragging its feet on air quality improvements by a cross-party group of MPs. A partnership of four committees said serious concerns remained about the UK’s commitment
There has been a surge of interest regarding the adoption of electric vehicles (EV). The idea of large-scale penetration of EV presents a new set of sectoral planning challenges. This move will require
The Delhi government's plan to add 2,000 new buses to its crippled stage carrier fleet in the national Capital is set to be delayed indefinitely, said government sources. The matter which has been held
