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 …
This study presents emissions of different pollutants from transport sector in Delhi. Results show that emissions of pollutants have increased during 2001-2009 as follows: CO2, 4395-6423; CH4, 1.03-3.32; N2O, 0.04-0.05; CO, 238-329; NOx, 44-64; and NMVOC, 44-60 Gg. However, CO2 emissions per unit of vehicle types for gasoline driven vehicles …
MUMBAI: Europe's largest two-wheeler maker Piaggio, which will relaunch its iconic Vespa scooter in March, may drive in other brands such as Piaggio scooters and Moto Guzzi motorcycles to India in the long run. "We are doing a comprehensive and exhaustive research in India as to what could be the …
The country’s largest two-wheeler maker Hero MotoCorp today unveiled India’s first concept hybrid scooter, which is being developed in association with a foreign consultant, at the 11th Auto Expo. “This is a first-ever series hybrid scooter from India. We are showing the rest of the world that we have arrived,” …
Japanese giant to challenge market leader with China-made machines A year after they parted ways, the world’s largest two-wheeler maker, Honda, has thrown down the gauntlet at its former partner of 27 years, the Hero Group, with a plan to launch motorcycles at game-changing prices. Hero MotoCorp, the new avatar …
New Delhi: It’s just less than a year since the split of Hero Honda, but the Munjals are moving firmly to develop a technology expertise to make up for the vacuum created after the exit of the Japanese partner. Hero Motocorp, the Munjals-controlled entity formed after Honda moved out, is …
LUCKNOW: How does an idea of a compressed air-powered motorcycle engine sound? Incredible! But B R Singh, an engineer who was awarded a PhD degree at the GBTU convocation, has made it true. Singh has come out with an air engine that can run a motorcycle. Singh's work has been …
Buying and running cars and two-wheelers could soon become a costly affair with a Planning Commission working group suggesting a green surcharge of Rs 2 on every litre of petrol, a green cess of 3% of the annual insured value of all private vehicles and a steep urban transport tax …
The environment friendly project of PU, where bicycles were to replace the ever increasing number of cars and two-wheelers on campus, is gathering dust, even before its implementation. With no budget allocation for bicycles in PU’s financial budget, the project is at the mercy of donors. What is more surprising …
New Delhi: Faced with crippling slowdown and rising vehicle pollution, apex auto industry body Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (Siam) has suggested to government that all private cars made before 1996 should be scrapped to boost demand for new vehicles and push sales of environment conscious vehicles. Siam has advocated …
Once famed as the bicycle city of India, Pune has lost that reputation because of rising number of motor vehicles. It can once again host a quiet and clean transportation system, albeit with a twist. The Maharashtra transport authority has approved a scheme under which Puneites can hire electric scooters …
Ready By 2016, Final Phase To Save Fuel, Cut Travel Time, Reduce Pollution New Delhi: The Delhi Metro Phase III promises to do more than just bring different parts of the city closer. A study commissioned by Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) says Phase III of the network will take …
Rising interest rates, fuel prices force consumers to tighten purse strings Domestic car sales fell for the third straight month in June, its lowest in 27 months, prompting the industry body to scale back the year
Just months after exiting its successful two-wheeler joint venture with the Hero Group, Honda Motorcycles and Scooters India (HMSI) announced on Thursday expansion plans with the setting up of a third factory in Karnataka. This will take its production capacity to four million units by early 2013. Market leader Hero …
Two Pune-based businessmen, dealing in electrical goods, have designed a solar-powered bike that can run upto to a distance of 250 kilometres on a sunny day. According to the the uncle-nephew duo Ayubkhan Pathan and Imrankhan Pathan, the bike can also be used to run electrical appliances like fan, computer …
Starting next month, the Centre will embark on a massive socio-economic profiling exercise that will not only identify the poor in the country but also the caste and religion of all citizens to ensure precise and effective dispensation of government schemes and projects. The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved the …
Around 47,600 new vehicles were added to the vehicle population in the city in 2010, of which 32,844 were two-wheelers. The number of fatalities also increased at an alarming rate of 34%, compared to 2009. While commercial vehicles increased by 11,006, Puneites purchased 4,727 new cars in 2010. According to …
Urban Administration and Development Minister Shri Babulal Gaur while reviewing the actions being taken for improvement and development of the Upper Lake and Lower Lake said that if the works are being constantly monitored and efforts are made, everything will be possible. There is nothing impossible in this world, he …
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 …
