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 …
Scooters produce more pollution than larger vehicles such as lorries, scientists have discovered. An idling scooter can give off thousands of times more smog-causing "organic aerosols" than larger vehicles, according to a study. It means that even though the number of scooters on the roads are relatively small when compared …
As many as 1,403 people have lost their lives in over a thousand road accidents in Gurgaon over the past three years. They includes 552 pedestrians, 462 motorcyclists and 81 cyclists. An analysis of road accidents by the Gurgaon police over the past few years has revealed that most accidents …
Genze, the single seater, lithium-ion battery-powered scooter comes with a seven-inch weather proof touch screen as its instrument panel Home grown utility and tractor manufacturer Mahindra & Mahindra will launch an electric scooter named Genze in the US by the middle of this year. This is the first attempt by …
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 …
Paris on Monday launches alternate driving days for the first time in nearly 20 years to tackle dangerous air pollution levels amid controversy on whether the ban is warranted or will yield results. The restrictions in the French capital and 22 surrounding areas will come into force on Monday morning …
THANE: The green tax collected from 15-year-old vehicles by the Thane Regional Transport Office (RTO) lies unutilized with regard to curbing rising pollution levels. The RTO has collected nearly Rs 20 crore as green tax. "In 2010 the state government imposed environment tax on 15-year-old vehicles running in the state. …
NGT Orders Compliance With Norms Pune: High-performance sports bikes and cars are in for a sound-check with the Pune bench of the National Green Tribunal (Western Zone) directing the government to ensure that all vehicles plying on roads, including two, three and four-wheelers, conform to the permissible standards of vehicular …
Motorized two-wheelers - motorcycles, scooters, mopeds, and similar vehicles - are a growing form of transport in Indian cities. As such, the rise of motorized two-wheelers has significant implications for the future of public transport. This working paper draws on existing literature and explores the case of Pune, which has …
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 …
It is not just cars and bikes that auto enthusiasts will witness at the Auto Expo to be held next month. The twelfth edition of the expo is planned to be of much bigger scale, in terms of the size of the venue as well as launches. The event will …
Review Done By Citizens’ Groups Pune: A road safety audit of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) on Alandi Road has pointed out several flaws which would affect road users, particularly bus commuters and pedestrians. The audit was conducted by the Save Pune Traffic Movement (SPTM) and the PMPML Pravasi Manch. …
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 …
Motorcycles, Scooters to get costlier by . 1,500-10,000 The government is set to drive in stricter emission norms for two-wheelers which will make motorcyles and scooters less polluting but costlier by . 1,500-10,000. New emission norms for two wheelers to be sold in the country from 2015 have been finalised …
Conclave of change makers for clean air and sustainable mobility - a presentation by Dr. B. Nagappa at STEPPING TOGETHER: A Conclave of Changemakers for Clean Air and Sustainable Mobility held in New Delhi from September 26-27, 2013.
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 …
New Delhi: Buying big cars across states would be cheaper soon as the Centre is likely to decide uniform “lifetime” road tax for cars, taxis and two wheelers. The state governments have agreed to fix the tax at floor rate of 6% of the sale price before the value added …
Tired of the high pollution levels in Bangalore? Blame it on two-wheelers which contribute the biggest chunk of air pollution. They contribute 41% of particulate and 67% of nitrogen oxide levels in the air. Vehicles are more threatening than other sources of pollution as they discharge emissions directly into the …
Kochi: In a major drive against pollution testing centres, the motor vehicles department (MVD) has closed down around 20 such centres in the district for not having valid licences to operate. The MVD has also found that around 80% of the 200-odd centres in the district were issuing fake licences. …
Buying an electric car or two-wheeler may become a lucrative option starting next year, with the entire eco-system of subsidy for customers, charging stations and research grants for component development being put in place. Around R300 crore, of a total of R1,100 crore initial investment recently cleared by the inter-ministerial …
