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 Union Territory of Chandigarh has framed a “Draft Electric Vehicle Policy, 2022” in order to make Chandigarh a “Model EV City” by achieving one of the highest penetration of zero emission vehicles amongst all Indian cities in a period of five years. The Chandigarh Electric Vehicle Policy has the …
Promotion of zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) technologies is a key global strategy for decarbonizing the transport sector and helping to achieve long-term climate goals. ZEV sales are increasing rapidly in the world’s leading passenger vehicle markets, including China and many of the countries represented in the ZEV Transition Council (ZEVTC). However, …
The Delhi government has notified a draft policy that makes it mandatory for ride aggregators and delivery firms to induct electric vehicles (EVs) while procuring a new fleet with an aim to reduce air pollution in the national capital by 30 per cent in the next two years. Under the …
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MorTH) on February 02, 2022 has issued the Draft Central Motor Vehicles (......Amendment) Rules, 2022 to further amend the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. The following amendment has been made: Rule 62, which specifies Validity of certificate of fitness, in sub-rule (1), clause …
Madagascar remains to exploit agglomeration economies and urbanization economies to sustain more rigorous economic growth. After several political and economic crises, Madagascar restored its modest but steady growth path with an average growth rate of 3.5 percent in the last 5 years (before the COVID-19 pandemic). Yet, the country’s performance …
Judgment of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited Vs Montecarlo Limited & Others dated 28/01/2022. The matter dealt with the Delhi High Court order, August 23, 2021 (Writ Petition (C) No. 5127 of 2021) wherein the technical bid of the National …
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways vide notification 27th January, 2022 has issued the draft Central Motor Vehicles (……………Amendment) Rules, 2022 further to amend the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. Through this amendment- A new clause (a) (iv) shall be inserted in sub rule (II) in Rule 115-B which …
The Delhi government has issued a draft Motor Vehicle Aggregators Scheme, 2021, which proposed the need for online passenger and commercial vehicle operators to increasingly adopt electric vehicles. Alongside laying down a proposed timeline for bringing more electric vehicles (EVs) under their wing, the draft scheme also proposed a continuous …
India’s National Hydrogen Mission, launched in August 2021, seeks to scale up renewable electrolysis hydrogen (“green” hydrogen) production and use it in multiple sectors, including transportation. This is encouraging, as green hydrogen offers significant decarbonization potential. Still, whether green hydrogen gains significant uptake in India’s road transport sector will depend …
NITI Aayog, Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI), and RMI India released a report, titled ‘Banking on Electric Vehicles in India’, which outlines the importance of priority-sector recognition for retail lending in the electric mobility ecosystem. The report provides considerations and recommendations to inform the inclusion of EVs in the Reserve Bank …
Tax policy can be designed to spur both the deployment of electric vehicles (EVs) and improvements in the fuel efficiency of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. This paper focuses on national-level taxation and subsidy policies for passenger vehicles across 18 Asian and Asia-Pacific countries and compares the consumer ownership costs …
This study aims to reveal the traditional relationships between various transport modes and discuss how barriers can be broken down to welcome the advent of a new paradigm for smart mobility. This will enable policymakers to make relevant policy and strategy changes that will greatly enhance the efficiency of transport …
The Ministry of Transport and Highways of January 14, 2022 has issued the Central Motor Vehicles (……………Amendment) Rules, 2022 to further amend the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. The following amendment has been made: “(9B) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub rule (9) and (9A), for the purpose of this rule …
The Union Ministry of Power has promulgated the revised consolidated Guidelines & Standards for Charging Infrastructure for Electric Vehicles (EV) on 14th January,2022. The objective is to enable a faster adoption of electric vehicles in India by ensuring safe, reliable, accessible and affordable Charging Infrastructure and eco-system. This would also …
This paper presents a total cost of ownership assessment of battery-electric Class 2b and 3 commercial vehicles between 2020 and 2040 benchmarked against the corresponding costs of gasoline and diesel powertrains. While electrification has been slow to emerge in this area, the relatively low daily driving range compared to other …
This book is interdisciplinary and provides cross-sectoral and multi-dimensional exploration of sustainable development and transportation in South Africa. Drawing on work from different disciplines, the book contributes not only to academia but also seeks to inform urban and regional policy with the view of contributing to the national aspirations of …
This report identifies trends, principles, and strategies for future transport in Asia and the Pacific with a view to 2030 and 2050. Transport projects need to be designed for tomorrow's reality, not today's. They can take years to plan and build and are then in operation for a much longer …
The government is preparing a first-of-its-kind bill offering protection to pedestrians and cyclists, which will also ensure their rights in all cities of Karnataka. The Directorate of Urban Land transport (DULT) has published the draft ‘Active Mobility Bill, Karnataka 2021’ mandating Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) to design and build infrastructure …
India has 21 of the 30 cities with the worst air quality in the world. The transport sector is a major contributor (40%–80%) to air pollution in the cities. Hence, decarbonising the transport sector with the deployment of electric vehicles (EVs)is a crucial step in mitigating air pollution. Running an …
This report brings together the key insights from the public bus users in Delhi- about the experiences and challenges they are facing while commuting in the city. The insights indicate that the public bus in Delhi is already supporting the working class to make their commute cost-effective but also highlight …
