This paper explores the pivotal role of zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) sales regulations in enhancing the adoption of electric two-wheelers in India, highlighting the gap between current gasoline vehicle dominance and the ambitious electric vehicle targets set by the government. Despite electric two-wheelers emitting 33%–50% less greenhouse gases than their gasoline …
Gurgaon: More than a month after the Supreme Court-appointed Environment Pollution Control Authority (EPCA) ordered a stop on the registration of new diesel autos and renewal of fitness certificates for old ones with immediate effect, there seems to be no change at the ground level as new certificates are still …
The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways formulated a Draft Notification for Mass Emission Standards for Bio-diesel (B100) fuelled vehicles. These standards have been long awaited by the industry especially those manufacturing bio-diesel and will provide alternate source of income to the farmers and the forest dwellers. The Ministry has …
A validation by the board or a buy-in from senior management is what every sustainability professional dreams of as he or she helps craft a sustainability framework for the company. It was, therefore, with some trepidation that Abhay Pathak set about making a presentation to a Tata Motors' board committee …
In a move to get citizens involved in improving the capital's public transport network, the government is planning to start a campaign from Tuesday . Delhi transport minister Gopal Rai on Sunday said, “I would like to invite citizens to be an integral part of the campaign to beef up …
The company already has approvals from UP, Rajasthan and Orissa governments to enter those markets Delhi-based electric vehicle manufacturer, Lohia Auto Industries, part of Rs 600 crore Lohia Group, is all set to enter the Gujarat market with its range of electric three wheelers, two-wheelers as well as diesel three …
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Western Zone Bench, Pune) in the matter of Shafi Mohammed Meer Vs State of Maharashtra &Ors dated 20/03/2015 regarding vehicular pollution caused by auto-rickshaws in Mumbai and Thane region. The advocate appearing for the MPCB, states that inspite of correspondence with the concerned authorities, …
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Central Zonal Bench) in the matter of Navin Verma Vs. State of Rajasthan & Others dated 22/07/2014 regarding air and noise pollution caused by the auto-rickshaws and DG sets, Rajasthan.
Assam's roads have been termed 'unsafe' by a 2013 National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report, with the state recording the fifth-highest number of deaths caused by road accidents in the country. "With 50.4% deaths in Assam caused by road accidents, the state has crossed even the national average of 36.4% …
The government wants to put a halt to manufacturing on e-rickshaws until a clear policy on these vehicles is out. At a meeting with the road transport ministry on Thursday, Delhi government rushed to formulate a policy after it was decided that e-rickshaws without registration numbers won’t be allowed to …
In a bid to devise more accurate traffic management plans, the BMC is now using traffic count machines to get real-time data of traffic on roads and study traffic patterns in the city. Using the machines, data will be gathered for purposes such as traffic studies, and basic proposed projects …
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Western Zone Bench, Pune) in the matter of New Link Road Residents Forum & Anr. Vs. The Union of India & Ors dated 18/03/2014 regarding number of auto-rickshaw licences issued during last five years in the Metro city of Mumbai and the use of …
Soon, the auto rickshaws in Ranchi will run on LPG. Three LPG stations will be set up in the city, at Dhurwa, Kokar and Booty More, for the purpose. DC, Vinay Choubey said, "Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd approached us for giving a 'no objection' certificate …
Solar powered vehicles like scooters, three-wheelers and cars will be exhibited at the Auto Expo-2014 A China-based solar-powered scooter and car maker is eyeing the Indian market by showcasing its products at an auto exhibition here this week, a company official said Tuesday. "We are going to participate in the …
An All India Study conducted by M/s Nielsen (India) Pvt Ltd for Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) of Petroleum Ministry has thrown up interesting data about use of diesel and petrol sold across various states. As per the All India study report submitted to PPAC, 70% of diesel and …
Passengers commuting across the National Capital Region (NCR) will finally get some respite from harassment by auto-rickshaw drivers with Transport minister Saurabh Bhardwaj announcing plans to issue inter-state permits for 5,500 auto-rickshaws. "Many face problems while commuting from Delhi to Gurgaon, Noida and other NCR regions. Auto-rickshaws and buses are …
New Delhi, September 26, 2013 78 per cent of cities in India have particulate pollution levels that exceed the standards. Only two cities – both from Kerala – meet the clean air benchmark of the CPCB for PM10. Bus transport ridership is declining. In Delhi, it has dropped from 60 …
New Delhi: The government touted petrol as the rich man’s fuel to stop subsidy. But a recent survey shows 62% of the fuel flowing into the market is consumed by the aam aadmi’s sawari — two-wheelers — while about 2% is being sold loose by people to earn their livelihood …
Increasing dependency on personal vehicles by people in the Capital City and lack of incentives for public transportation have resulted in a gradual loss for economically viable commuting practices. Issues related to transportation and environment, faced in Bhubaneswar, were discussed at a “City Dialogue” organised by the Centre for Science …
Delhi will host trials for hybrid three-wheelers , mini-buses and buses from August as the government explores the use of alternative fuel-based transport under a policy regime expected to involve subsidies to incentivize production. A review of "strategic industries" conducted by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday approved pilot projects …
Colour coding of autorickshaws, based on the zone they ply in, is expected to be decided soon. This, officials said, will ensure that autos of a particular zone do not turn away passengers wishing to travel to the area. According to the Delhi government scheme, the autos will be allowed …
