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India’s transport transformation: Three policies to shape the road ahead
India today stands at a remarkable turning point in its mobility journey. Transport is no longer seen as a background sector—it is becoming a central pillar in India’s ambition to become a developed economy, a Viksit Bharat, by 2047, while meeting its net-zero target by 2070. Three recent policy moves in 2025 have the potential to transform India’s transport landscape, offering a blueprint for a cleaner, more efficient, and future-ready system.
What’s next for China’s PHEV market?
China’s electric vehicle market, once dominated by BEVs, has seen a dramatic surge in PHEV sales underpinned by supportive policies—though emerging policy developments raise questions over the market’s long-term outlook.
Policies to help Indonesia’s new president champion electric vehicles
Indonesia’s electric vehicle sales surged from 125 units in 2020 to over 43,000 in 2024, driven by strategic government policies. President Prabowo’s administration could accelerate this momentum with a comprehensive 100% electrification roadmap that would enhance energy security while reducing fuel import dependence.
Hoping to electrify private jets? Not so fast
This blog explores the potential of zero-emission planes (ZEPs) to replace short-range private jet flights.
Why electric vehicles are already much greener than combustion engine vehicles
Today’s battery electric vehicles are associated with far fewer greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) than internal combustion engine vehicles over their lifetimes.
Phasing out old vehicles is necessary, but real change lies in electrification
While the recent directive by the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas to restrict older vehicles is a good starting point supported by legal precedent, long-term progress depends on real-world emissions monitoring and policy shifts, such as zero-emission vehicle sales requirements, to accelerate Delhi NCR’s clean transport transition.
Why India’s e-truck incentive scheme can be a gamechanger for the economy and the environment
For the first time, the PM E-DRIVE scheme has allocated ₹500 crore for electric trucks, and this is a critical push to decarbonize India’s freight sector.
A clean commercial vehicle sales incentive that costs nothing
A revenue- and technology-neutral manufacturing incentive program in California could encourage cleaner internal combustion engine vehicle sales while providing the largest incentives for zero-emission vehicles.
Cruise the seas or cruise down the road? A fresh look at vacation emissions
A two person, weeklong road trip would result in less than one-third of the life-cycle GHG emissions of a weeklong cruise, including hotel stays and flights.
Two recent successes with “social leasing” programs for zero-emission vehicles
Examines the implementation of two targeted leasing initatives for zero-emission vehicles, one in France and the other in Washington State.
Where are India’s electric tractors?
A growing body of evidence that e-tractors can meet farming requirements and reduce costs would support consumer confidence and increased sales.
