Vehicular Pollution

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding the deplorable condition of a water tank, Golconda Fort, Hyderabad, Telangana, 05/06/2025

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of In Re: News Item Titled "Neglected Katora Houz in Hyderabad’s Golconda Fort Cries for attention appearing in ‘The Siasat Daily’ dated 25 May 2025". The application was registered suo-motu based on the news item titled “Neglected Katora Houz in Hyderabad’s …

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding violation of environmental norms by schools, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, 11/07/2019

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Manoj Chaudhary Vs Union of India & Others dated 11/07/2019 regarding violation of environmental norms by L.R.A. Kids School, J.P Academy School, Little Scholar Colts School and Little Scholar Colts School at Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. The applicant - Manoj Chaudhary …

Pollution body seeks Supreme Court help to resolve Delhi Metro Phase 4 deadlock

The Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority has sought the “urgent intervention” of the Supreme Court in resolving the deadlock between the Delhi government and the Centre, which is holding up Metro Phase IV project and enhancement of the city’s bus fleet. Advertising Submitting a special report in the apex …

British Gas and SSE to purge petrol and diesel from fleets by 2030

Two of Britain’s biggest energy suppliers are accelerating the drive towards greener vehicles by pledging to replace their existing fleet of vans with all-electric models by 2030. British Gas owner Centrica and SSE have committed to switch to electric cars and vans a decade ahead of the government’s ban on …

China starts implementing tougher vehicle emission standards

Several provincial-level regions on Monday started implementing the "China VI" vehicle emission standards ahead of schedule to ramp up efforts against a major source of air pollution. Sales and registrations of new vehicles in regions including Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin, Hebei Province and Guangdong Province now have to comply with what …

Health impacts of air pollution from transportation sources in Delhi

A new study provides a detailed picture of the health impacts attributable to emissions from four transportation subsectors: on-road diesel vehicles, on-road non-diesel vehicles, shipping, and non-road mobile sources such as agricultural and construction equipment. The study, by researchers from the International Council on Clean Transportation, George Washington University Milken …

Health impacts of air pollution from transportation sources in Delhi

A new study provides a detailed picture of the health impacts attributable to emissions from four transportation subsectors: on-road diesel vehicles, on-road non-diesel vehicles, shipping, and non-road mobile sources such as agricultural and construction equipment. The study, by researchers from the International Council on Clean Transportation, George Washington University Milken …

Honda opposes NITI proposal on e-vehicles, says adoption a major challenge

Earlier major Indian automakers Hero MotoCorp, Bajaj Auto and TVS Motor Co opposed the NITI proposal Japanese automobile major Honda on Tuesday said the two-wheeler industry in India needs more time to stabilise after BS-VI changeover before moving to full electric vehicles (EVs). Joining its Indian counterparts Hero MotoCorp, Bajaj …

Switching to batteries won't reduce an iota of pollution, says TVS MD

NITI Aayog had asked auto industry body Siam and two-and three-wheeler makers to suggest within two weeks, concrete steps towards transition to electric mobility keeping in mind the 2025 deadline India’s big three two-wheeler makers on Monday hit out at NITI Aayog’s plan to push for 100 per cent electric …

Hero, Bajaj, TVS say e-mobility transition could undermine Make in India

Say 100% transition uncalled for; caution Make in India could be undermined. Makers of two- and three-wheelers, including Bajaj Auto and TVS Motor, on Monday lashed out at the government over the proposed timelines for the rollout of electric vehicles and the near-total ban on internal combustion engines (ICE). They …

Government proposes exemption of registration fee for electric vehicles to boost adoption

The Road Ministry has proposed the exemption of registration fee for electric vehicles. The attempt comes as a part of the Government's plans to create an ecosystem that will help in better adoption of electric vehicles in India. The exemption of registration free will be applicable for all categories of …

Monsoon’s tardy progress raises concerns over Kharif crop

Union Budget 2019 India: The electric vehicle (EV) industry has demanded tax holiday for a specific period in the upcoming Budget and proposed a green cess on the polluting vehicles to be used in accelerating electric mobility. In its Budget wish list, Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles (SMEV) said …

BS-VI will come and go as if nothing happened, says Pawan Goenka

M&M;, which has been for long known for its diesel powertrains, is however gradually stepping into the petrol arena and is developing engines for all its models. It has invested over `1,000 crore for transition of its portfolio to BS-VI norms Refuting claims that BS-VI compliant cars will be unaffordable …

‘Healthier air quality in pedestrianised zone in Karol Bagh’

New Delhi: A localised study conducted on a car-free stretch of Ajmal Khan Road in the bustling Karol Bagh market has shown a considerable improvement in air quality. Executive director of research and advocacy at Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) Anumita Roychowdhury, who conducted the study, said she compared …

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding registration of BS-IV compliant diesel vehicles, 30/05/2019

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Vardhaman Kaushik Vs Union of India & Others dated 30/05/2019 regarding registration of BS-IV compliant diesel vehicles. NGT dismissed the applications quoting its order of 27/07/2018, which said "It has not been brought to our notice that in any order …

33m polluting cars still on EU roads after Dieselgate scandal

More than three quarters of the 43m cars tampered with in the Dieselgate emissions test cheating scandal are still on the road four years later. It will probably take another two years to recall the remaining 33m vehicles that were tampered with, according to analysis of unpublicised European commission figures …

Air pollution linked to childhood anxiety, study suggests

As exposure to air pollution continues to be a well-established global health problem, researchers have found its connection with symptoms of childhood anxiety. As part of the study, a team of researchers looked at the correlation between exposure to traffic-related air pollution (TRAP) and childhood anxiety, by looking at the …

Mother, daughter sue France over ill health from air pollution

The mother and daughter accuse authorities of failing to take effective measures against atmospheric pollution, in particular during the very high pollution that Paris endured in December 2016 A Paris court on Tuesday began hearing a case brought by a mother and daughter who, in a legal first in France, …

Healthier air quality in car-free stretch of Karol Bagh: CSE study

The street has been marked with yellow and white stripes demarcating space for hawkers A localised study conducted on a car-free stretch of the Ajmal Khan Road in the bustling Karol Bagh market has shown a considerable improvement in air quality. The Centre for Science and Environment's Anumita Roychowdhury, who …

Maruti, Nissan and Renault India take pole position on emission index

Centre can ask companies to limit production based on their performance Maruti Suzuki India, Renault India and Nissan India have topped the chart of a government-made ‘environment-friendly’ index on the parameter of carbon dioxide emission in the year 2017-18. This index, prepared by an inter-ministerial committee, measures the carbon dioxide …

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding degradation of Kullu and Manali, Himachal Pradesh, 28/05/2019

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Ramesh Chand Vs State of Himachal Pradesh & Others dated 28/05/2019 regarding degradation of Kullu and Manali in Himachal Pradesh in terms of air and water pollution as well as encroachment of forest lands and construction in flood plains of …

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