Judgment of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Pramod Tyagi Vs State of NCT of Delhi & Others dated 21/03/3035. A proposal was initiated by State of National Capital Territory of Delhi, Department of Transport to start a Driving Training Institution at Mukundpur and permission was also granted. …
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) on August 26, 2021 has issued the Central Motor Vehicles (Twentieth Amendment) Rules, 2021 to further amend the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. The amendment in the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 are as follows: In Rule 47 which specifies “Application for …
Using electric vehicles for carsharing can enhance the environmental benefits of such programs. This briefing details electric carsharing in Europe and North America and provides insights into charging infrastructure and best practices gleaned from successful carsharing programs. The study finds that electric carsharing programs can reduce greenhouse gas emissions from …
NITI Aayog released a handbook to guide state governments and local bodies to frame policies and norms towards setting up charging networks for electric vehicles (EV). The objective is to enhance charging infrastructure and facilitate a rapid transition to electric mobility in the country. The Handbook for Electric Vehicle Charging …
This consultant study introduces a partial equilibrium model to project the mix of renewable fuels most likely to be used to comply with the Commission’s set of proposed targets for the road and aviation sectors. The Commission also proposed a 6% GHG intensity reduction target for maritime fuels as part …
The shift to fuel injection in two-wheelers that has come with India’s implementation of Bharat Stage VI emission standards brings with it the opportunity to adopt several modern internal combustion engine (ICE) technologies from the passenger car, limited only by cost-bracket considerations and vehicle size. These incremental technologies can unlock …
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) on August 4, 2021 has issued Draft of the Central Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Rules, 2021 to further amend the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. In Rule 126 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 which specifies “Prototype of every motor vehicle to …
In the past decade, China has rapidly become the world’s largest electric vehicle market, accounting for half of the world’s electric vehicle sales and more than 90% of the stock of electric buses and trucks combined. This accelerated growth is the result of targeted policy efforts at the national and …
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MORTH) on August 02, 2021 has issued the Central Motor Vehicles (Sixteenth Amendment) Rules, 2021 to further amend the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. The following amendments has been made: In the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, in rule 81, after the proviso, …
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MORTH) on August 05, 2021 has issued the Draft Central Motor Vehicles (Motor Vehicle Accident Fund) Rules, 2021. The following provisions have been made: The Motor Vehicle Accident Fund shall be constituted in accordance with sub-section (1) of Section 164B of the Act, …
This report includes survey findings from policy makers, subject matter experts, researchers and professionals from India on likely changes in cities and mobility due to COVID-19. It includes thoughts and opinions of the leaders and experts who are providing strategic direction in managing cities and transport systems in India.
In India on-road inspection of road freight in transit is done by several agencies such as tax, transport, police, and forest officials, leading to unscheduled stoppages and delays that add to operational transaction costs. The existing level of digitalization provides the necessary tools for moving toward data-based identification of potential …
Two-wheelers are simpler and lighter than other vehicle types and consequently their motor power requirements and battery size are much lower. This means they have the potential to be electrified quite cost-effectively, and in India, where there have been more than 20 million two-wheelers produced each year since 2017, there …
This paper assesses growing home, workplace, and public charging needs in the United States through 2030, incorporating local market trends, evolving charging technology and behavior, household characteristics, and home charging availability. The charging analysis is also integrated with bottom-up charging costs to estimate the associated infrastructure investment required to support …
Currently only one third of rail network in the ESCAP region is electrified -indicating substantial use of diesel for traction and non-traction purposes. And the diesel-powered trains emit at least twice as much CO2 in the atmosphere than electric ones. Railway decarbonize solutions entail (a) electrification of rail infrastructure (b) …
This policy brief assesses the impact and opportunities for developing countries of the boom in demand for raw materials entering into the production of electric vehicle batteries. In particular, it describes how trade policy could play an important role in helping them capture value from this expansion while managing the …
The ICCT has conducted a wide-ranging new life-cycle assessment (LCA) of the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from a variety of passenger car powertrains and fuels, and this briefing is an overview of the findings and the implications for policymakers seeking to substantially decarbonize road transport by 2050, in line with …
This wide-ranging life-cycle assessment (LCA) examines the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of passenger cars, including SUVs. Performed separately and in depth for Europe, the United States, China, and India, the analysis captures the differences among those markets, which are home to about 70% of global new passenger car sales. It …
This brief reviews strategic documents and policies in Indonesia that are intended to promote fuel-efficient vehicles and electric vehicles (EVs). It evaluates their effectiveness and suggests areas where additional government intervention might accelerate emission reductions and decarbonization of the vehicle fleet, which is currently at an early stage. This overview …
Rajasthan, the North-Western state and of the largest states in India (area wise) has become the latest state to announce incentives for electric vehicle buyers, joining list of states like Gujarat, Maharashtra, Delhi and Telangana to name a few. The EV policy is aimed at pushing more sales of electric …
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on July 15, 2021 has issued Central Motor Vehicles (Fifteenth Amendment) Rules, 2021 to further amend the Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. The following amendments have been made: In rule 81, which specifies Fees, after serial no 15, following rules have been inserted, namely: …
