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 …
No way for vrooming motorbikes with altered silencer. Visakhapatnam: ‘Punjab’, ‘Indore’ and ‘Glass Wool’ seem like regular names — on the face of it — but they are actually the names by which modified silencers for motorcycles go. Priced between Rs 1,500 and Rs 10,000, they are a current rage …
Women, VIPs and two-wheelers will continue to remain exempted from the restrictions The second instalment of the odd-even vehicle rationing scheme will be back in April, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced in the run-up to the completion of his maiden year in office here on Thursday. Scheduled to be …
Though the Delhi government claims the oddeven scheme to be a success, the experiment's actual impact, even in a best case scenario, did not reduce PM2.5 emissions by more than 3-4%, according to a Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) analysis. “The emission reduction is assessed to be about 3-4% (including …
The decision to reintroduce the odd-even scheme from April 15 to 30 was based on responses from a little over four lakh people. According to data released by the Delhi government, 4,10,443 citizens participated in the survey . The government had launched an exercise to draw public opinion on the …
Comeback likely in April, 2-wheelers may be left out The Delhi government is likely to not grant an exemption to women drivers in the second phase of the “odd-even” car rationing formula that is expected in April, after the board examinations in the city’s schools are over by the end …
Sisodia called on the experiences of people in his constituency to “give shape to the new odd-even scheme”. After seeking suggestions on the return of the odd-even scheme in Delhi, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said Sunday, “Most people are keen on getting odd-even back in the city.” On Sunday …
The Indian corporate debt market saw a new opening for clean energy funding with Hero Future Energies coming out with the country's first certified 'climate bonds' to secure Rs 300 crore for funding expansion of its wind power portfolio. According to company MD Rahul Munjal, the certification is an assurance …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of K. Manoharan Vs. Union of India & Ors. dated 29/01/2016 regarding growing air pollution in NCT of Delhi caused by vehicles. NGT directs the CPCB, DPCC and Department of Transport of NCT of Delhi to conduct surveys in Delhi on …
NAVI MUMBAI: City based activists have urged CM Devendra Fadnavis to consider implementing odd-even traffic formula of Delhi in Navi Mumbai, Thane and Mumbai, to curb the rising air pollution. "I recently wrote to the CM on behalf of various activists and citizens to have the odd-even formula in our …
The government is set to tighten emission norms for two-wheelers, the highest selling motor vehicle category which collectively contributes significantly to air pollution. The stricter standards are likely to be announced this week. At least 80% of all types of vehicles sold annually in India are two-wheelers, which emit nearly …
Once the board exams are over, the odd even scheme will be brought back, so that students appearing for the exams are not inconvenienced, the official said, adding that adequate preparations will be made before that. The odd even formula for cars in the capital is likely to be brought …
Composite draft norms to be floated soon; effective year could be 2020 Suzuki, Yamaha post double-digit growth in slowing 2-wheeler market After four-wheelers, it could be the turn of two-wheeler manufacturers to leapfrog straight to Bharat Stage-VI emission norms after these companies introduce BS-IV in 2017. The government had announced …
Pune: Aditya Ranade's 10-month-old daughter finds it difficult to sleep during the day and the night, and it's got nothing to do with being fretful. The thundering of superbikes passing by Ranade's roadside home in Mayur Colony in Kothrud is the cause of her discomfort. The family is edgy, yet …
2-wheelers are biggest pollutants, but left out Amid a raging tussle between the AAP government and the Centre, the “odd-even” formula for cars to curb air pollution in Delhi will be implemented from Friday, but the biggest pollutants, which are two-wheelers, have been exempted from the scheme. This, experts say, …
The effectiveness of the AAP government’s ambitious odd-even scheme is set to be compromised as it exempted the two-wheelers from its ambit, which due to their staggering number are major polluters in the national capital. Environmentalists and experts have raised serious concerns over the seriousness of the scheme, which was …
NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court on Wednesday asked the Arvind Kejriwal government why women and two-wheelers have been exempted from the odd-even traffic rule effective for 15 days starting January 1. Seeking a response from the government, the court said it will hear the matter next on January 6. …
In response to a PIL challenging the exemptions granted to two-wheelers and women drivers, the court asked for data to see whether the restrictions would “make a difference”. With three separate pleas filed on various facets of the odd-even number policy for vehicles, Delhi High Court Wednesday directed the AAP …
Restrictions not on exempted vehicles With the odd-even scheme coming into effect from Friday, the Delhi government on Wednesday issued orders prohibiting the parking of odd number private cars on even dates and even numbered cars on odd days till January 15. Officials said that the odd numbered cars will …
An elaborate analysis of the impact on air quality would also help officials plan future policy measures like exemptions. To study the real time impact of the odd-even scheme to curb vehicular pollution, mobile air quality machines will be deployed in at least six areas in the capital and 20 …
Transport minister Gopal Rai said the targeted number of extra buses that will ply during the odd-even scheme starting January 1, has been revised from 6,000 to 3,000. “A report we received suggested that for most car owners, carpooling was their first option, the next being the Metro, followed by …
