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Cleaner vehicles and better monitoring: New RDE regulations on light-duty vehicles in India
India’s Real Driving Emissions (RDE) regulations for passenger cars will reduce the gap between emissions during lab tests and real-world driving emissions.
Takeaways from ICCT’s recent roundtable on low- and zero-emission zones in India
At a recent event in New Delhi, a variety of stakeholders came together to discuss the potential for low- and zero-emission zones in India.
India’s electric tractors are ready but idling
Including zero-emission tractors in the FAME II scheme would send a strong signal to the industry and is essential for supporting India’s net-zero goal.
Energy cooperatives: A key opportunity to integrate renewable energy with electric vehicles in India
By supporting energy cooperatives, regulators in India can help connect rapidly expanding renewable energy generation with battery electric vehicles and spur deployment of charging infrastructure.
Lessons about charging infrastructure from electric bus operations in Maharashtra
Planning for and setting up electric bus charging infrastructure, which needs to happen alongside the bus-procurement process, involves depot setup and working with power companies on upstream equipment.
How electric buses are improving bus operations in India
Interviews with transit authorities and private bus operators showed that electric buses are packed with features, more comfortable to drive than combustion engine buses, and manufacturers are continually improving the electric buses.
Maharashtra’s transit authorities report positive experiences with electric buses
Highlights of our survey of transit authorities in Pune, Mumbai, and Navi Mumbai, which showed that electric buses are a maturing technology in India and those with experience are quite happy with their performance.
Cold air heating Earth: Honeywell and Chemours patents are hindering India’s transition to climate-friendly refrigerants
The recent COVID-19 vaccine patent waiver can set a precedent for strategies to tackle climate change, and setting aside patents on R1234yf refrigerant in India is one way for companies to match their sustainability goals with real action.
Where are India’s electric trucks?
Achieving India’s net-zero goal will require decarbonizing road transport and success requires overcoming some key barriers in the freight sector.
Electrifying India’s two-wheelers: Supply-side incentives and beyond
It’s an interesting time to examine the incentives available in India for manufacturing electric vehicles, batteries, and their components.
Why will electric vehicles benefit India irrespective of new power sector policies?
Ambitious EV sales would bring air quality and health benefits to India, and these can be maximized by combining vehicle electrification with power sector emission control and decarbonization policies.
Charging electric two-wheelers: A cost or a chance to catalyze the market?
Now that subsidies are addressing the upfront cost barrier for electric two-wheelers in India, access to private charging deserves attention as a key enabler of uptake.
