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 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: …
The Maharashtra government announced its new electric vehicle policy that aims to achieve a 10 per cent share for EVs in the overall new vehicle registrations by 2025. As per the new policy, all the electric vehicles (EVs) sold in Maharashtra will be exempted from paying road tax till the …
The Oeko Institute along with T&E; has published a report on the integration of maritime transport in the EU emissions trading system (ETS). It looks through the various policy options on the table (the geographical scope, regulated entity, allocation method, use of revenues) as well as examining the compatibility of …
The government of Goa has issued the draft ‘Goa Electric Mobility Promotion Policy, 2021’ for the adoption of electric vehicles and to cut down the carbon emissions making the state greener. Goa has recently announced that it will offer subsidies to 11,000 electric vehicles every year for the next five …
This report addresses the current and future context for urban mobility, including the sustainability challenges ahead. It reviews how the urban mobility landscape is changing with respect to mobility operators and services. It also addresses the development and characterization of Mobility as a Service (MaaS) as a means to improve …
Should we buy an electric car? New technologies often tend to get mired in a web of misinformation and myths due to an information deficit environment. In this publication, Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) answers questions about the electric car that is used for personal mobility, in the hope …
As low and middle-income countries urbanise and grow wealthier, the rates of private motor vehicle use have soared. This severely strains their transport systems and is leading to social, economic, and environmental harm. The capacity to plan for these changes has not proven sufficient. In this study, the ITDP research …
This study analyzes the real-world emissions of seven Euro VI-D trucks and evaluates the avenues for extending the in-use PEMS test provisions to better capture a wider range of frequently occurring conditions in real operation. The analysis finds that urban operation is responsible for 50% to 90% of total NOx …
The study discusses the introduction of interoperability and electric vehicle (EV) roaming as means to strengthen India’s public charging space. Part of a collaboration with eDRV, the study identifies focus areas for interoperability in EV charging. Further, the three levers necessary for introducing EV roaming are examined. The lack of …
The City of Shenzhen has China’s, and the world’s, first and largest fully electric bus and taxi fleets. Shenzhen. Electrification of public transport provides an opportunity to achieve multiple objectives of low-carbon urban development, reduction of local air pollution, creation of jobs, and higher acceptance of public transport by residents. …
This briefing evaluates the U.S. position in the emerging global light-duty electric vehicle industry. The briefing analyzes U.S. vehicle manufacturing plants and automaker commitments to transitioning to electric vehicle production and compares these developments with those happening globally. The United States is the third largest electric vehicle manufacturer, behind China …
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) on June 28, 2021 has issued the Draft Central Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Rules, 2021 to further amend the n Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989. The following amendment in the Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989 are as under: In Rule 115 which specifies …
The pandemic and resulting economic fallout have upended mobility. This report, with the Transport Decarbonisation Alliance (TDA), evaluates how countries, cities, and companies have allocated funds, directed policies, or launched actions that impact the transport sector. It provides evidence of how these interventions could shape long-term economic recovery that addresses …
India wants to be a global leader in the manufacturing and adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). The country sees the energy transition in mobility as an important part of its emissions reduction, energy security and industrial strategies. Building on the previous work of the REmobility coalition, WBCSD has developed this …
With introduction of the EU’s first CO2 standard for new passenger cars, official type-approval emissions decreased at a rate of about 3.5% per year, compared to about 1.2% prior to regulation. The 2015 target of 130 g/km was met well in advance by manufacturers. During the 2016 to 2019 timeframe, …
Gujarat Chief Minister on June 22, 2021, announced the ‘Gujarat Electric Vehicle Policy 2021’. The Gujarat Electric Vehicle Policy 2021 aims to make Gujarat a hub for electric vehicles by promoting the use of electric vehicles in the state, reducing pollution generated by non-electric vehicles, and boosting investments in electric …