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. …
India’s transportation sector is expected to expand rapidly due to rising incomes and increasing urbanization, and the government is keen to electrify transportation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. India has set a national goal of 30% battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales by 2030 and fleet-average carbon dioxide (CO2) emission standards …
Phase 1 fuel consumption standards for heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) took effect in India on April 1, 2023. While they are an important first step, they do not exploit the full potential of already existing technology to reduce fuel consumption from heavy-duty trucks (HDTs). Additionally, vehicle technologies are expected to continue …
The Global Automaker Rating 2022 is a definitive look at how global automakers rate in the transition to zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs). Tesla and BYD are at the top of the ratings in this first edition of the in-depth analysis. Evaluate the top 20 manufacturers in the world based on their …
Countries can reduce deaths and injuries from road traffic crashes by flipping the traditional mobility hierarchy and adopting the Safe System approach, finds this new report from the Sustainable Mobility for All Initiative (SuM4All). This approach acknowledges that people make errors and that the human body has a biomechanical threshold …
Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are a direct cause of human-induced climate change. India accounted for 2.9 billion tonnes of CO2 emissions in 2019. The transportation sector accounts for roughly 10% or 290 million tonnes of CO2 emissions per year. Road transport, mainly comprising heavy vehicles (buses and trucks) and to …
The paper assesses the viability of dual utilization of autorickshaws for commercial deliveries in urban India. The paper indicates that dual utility can not only overcome supply gaps in the freight ecosystem but also provide an additional source of income to autorickshaw drivers.
The Goa government has notified the Registered Vehicle Scrapping Policy of Goa, 2023 giving detailed guidelines over scrapping of old, unfit vehicles and also offering incentives to those voluntarily handing over their old vehicles to Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility (RVSF). The policy aims to reduce to reduce vehicular pollution, phase …
The Government of Goa on May 15, 2023, published the Draft Goa Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Rules, 2023 to further amend the Goa Motor Vehicles Rules, 1991. These Rules shall come into force from the date of their publication in the Official Gazette. The following has been amended namely: - In …
This report discusses the employment effects of Michigan’s auto industry shifting from internal combustion engine vehicle manufacturing to electric vehicle manufacturing, with a focus on supporting a just transition for workers and communities. Using economic modeling from 2024 to 2040, the report highlights the importance of Michigan seizing the opportunities …
According to this new edition of the IEA's annual Global Electric Vehicle Outlook shows that more than 10 million electric cars were sold worldwide in 2022 and that sales are expected to grow by another 35% this year to reach 14 million. The Global EV Outlook is an annual publication …
As the world reboots its economies from the impact of Covid-19 pandemic, it is important to adopt an economic development model that lessens environmental, climate and disaster risks and one where social and economic benefits are inclusive. At the core of the recovery and in line with commitments under the …
The publication reflects the recommendations shared by stakeholders for scaling up the adoption of electric buses in India. The panel discussions explored viable financing pathways for the procurement of e-buses in India.
MoRTH introduces Validity period of temporary registration for fully built motor vehicles converted to an adapted vehicle. On 13-4-2023, the Ministry of Road Transport and and Highways notified the Central Motor Vehicles (Third Amendment) Rules, 2023 to amend the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. The provisions came into force on …
Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of S. Rajaseekaran Vs Union of India & Others dated 06/04/2023. The SC was informed that in pursuance of the court order of January 6, 2023, the Supreme Court Committee on Road Safety has held several meetings. At the meeting …
The SuM4All Global Mobility Report 2022 takes a close look at global transport‘s sustainability as measured by four key goals: universal access, efficiency, safety, and green mobility. The report looks at all forms of motorized transport, from road, to air, to waterborne, to rail. From providing safe and affordable sustainable …
Intermediate Public Transport (IPT) caters to 17% of the daily trips in Lucknow. This short report offers an overview of IPT vehicles i.e. auto-rickshaws, tempos and e-rickshaws in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The team conducted a survey in Lucknow, covering 322 IPT drivers to understand their vehicular, operational and economic characteristics. …
The transition to electric mobility (E-Mobility) represents a complex and multifaceted challenge for power systems that will require a range of solutions and approaches to address. Much of the literature covering this subject takes the perspective of higher-income countries. This report addresses the technical dimension of the challenge in the …
On 27-3-2023, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways notified the Central Motor Vehicles (Second Amendment) Rules, 2023 to amend the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. The provisions came into effect on 27-3-2023.
The Twenty-sixth Report of the Committee on Estimates (2022-23) on ‘Evaluation of Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy’ pertaining to the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) was presented to Lok Sabha on 24th March, 2023. The Committee have urged the Government to frame a comprehensive National Policy on EV by incorporating the …
Emissions from fossil fuel-powered motor vehicles adversely affect air quality and contribute to global warming. The manufacture and use of electric vehicles (EVs) is among the ways by which this challenge can be mitigated. This brief evaluates the best practices adopted by countries in the forefront of EV adoption, and …
