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 …
The Sri Lankan government is to prepare and present a national policy for the private transport sector by the end of the year. Private Transport Ministry Secretary Victor Samarasinghe has said that the policy would be presented before the end of the year. The national policy would cover the private …
Concentrations of air pollutants from vehicles are elevated along roadways, indicating that human exposure in transportation microenvironments may not be adequately characterized by centrally located monitors. We report results from w180 h of real-time measurements of fine particle and black carbon mass concentration (PM2.5, BC) and ultrafine particle number concentration …
In a bid to check pollution, the Transport department will award Rs 15,000 to auto drivers who sell their autos registered before 2000 to the Transport department, said Minister for Home and Transport R Ashoka. Addressing reporters on Tuesday, Ashoka said while the department was in the process of initiating …
Motorized three-wheelers play an important role in various Asian cities and towns. In the Philippines, these three-wheelers are called tricycles and primarily serve as feeders for residential and minor roads. However, in several towns in rural areas these tricycles serve as the main mode for transporting people all around town. …
This document contains summary sheet on transport in a low carbon economy. Implementing climate change mitigation measures in the transport sector will contribute to the economic and social progress of developing nations by creating new jobs, healthier environments and enhanced mobility, and will reduce the vulnerability of poorer people to …
New Delhi:Many auto unions decided to call off their plan to go on strike after a meeting with transport minister Arvinder Singh on Thursday evening. This comes after 14-odd auto unions of Delhi had threatened to go on strike over the installation of Global Positioning System (GPS) in autorickshaws. However, …
New Delhi: Commuters can expect some tough times ahead with the autorickshaw unions threatening to go on strike from Thursday night and the government refusing to change its stance. The latter is firm on its decision to install GPS devices in autos. On Wednesday, transport minister Arvinder Singh said the …
VEHICLES and fuels must be seen as a system and not in isolation. Even a clean fuel like CNG may emit high air pollutants if the vehicle engine technology is inefficient to burn the fuel. This is the message from the first detailed testing of CNG three-wheelers in Delhi by …
The government is set to manufacture CNG three-wheelers through state-run Atlas Bangladesh, said Industries Minister Dilip Barua yesterday. “We are looking for prospective investors from India and China,” said Barua in his ministry's annual performance report. “We will implement the plan within the shortest possible time, because we got offers …
The clean-energy drive has moved into top gear with the government offering incentives to push sales of electric vehicles in India. So, if you plan to buy an electric car, you may get a waiver of Rs 1 lakh (if the incentive is passed fully). The incentive for three-wheelers could …
Air Pollution is caused by a number of pollutants emanated from various sources. Under sound air pollution control strategy the detailed analysis and assessment of all the pollutants having detrimental effects on human health and environment is required. Modern Research and Development (R&D) initiatives lead to addition of new air …
The government will import 300 CNG-run buses to operate them on the Dhaka-Chittagong highway with a view to reducing air pollution, State Minister for Environment and Forests Dr Hasan Mahmud said at a workshop in the city yesterday. He said the government has emphasised mass transportation system to reduce traffic …
Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC) roads wears a new look with the introduction of battery operated environment friendly soundless rickshaw. Now a days it has become a craze for youngsters and families to ride the new carrier. So far, 1043 battery operated rickshaws have registered with RCC till date with registration …
Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh is one of the few cities in India where horse-drawn carriages or tongas form a part of the public transport system. They ply on fixed routes. Many residents see them as part of the city
Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh is one of the few cities in India where horse-drawn carriages or tongas form a part of the public transport system. They ply on fixed routes. Many residents see them as part of the city’s cultural heritage, but the Gwalior municipality views them as obstructions in …
Chief minister Sheila Dikshit on Wednesday said in the Assembly that her government is working on a plan to phase out autorickshaws from the city roads. The government is working on a plan to introduce batterydriven eco-friendly vehicles in place of autorickshaws, she said. Ms Dikshit criticised the autorickshaws for
Sees Growth On Back Of Recovery In Exports TVS Motor company sustained its strong recovery and posted a net profit of Rs 23.75 crore in the third quarter ending December 31, 2009 against Rs 95.86 lakh loss in the same period in the previous year. Net sales increased by 26% …
Details of Three wheeler Scooter Auto Rickshaws (TSRs)are being furnished by the Transport Department, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi.
