Charging Infrastructure for the Electric Vehicle Segment
Date : January 15, 2022
There is growing interest amongst Indian policy makers to encourage EV based mobility in cities and phase out ICE vehicles running on traditional fuels in order to reduce the carbon footprint of the economy. One of the key components of an electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem is a robust charging infrastructure. But storage technology is still in its nascent stages in India, and significant capital inv...
Economic Implications of E-Mobility Transition in India
Date : January 15, 2022
Globally, the electric mobility transition is underway driven by concerns around energy security, climate change and local air pollution. While India is increasingly looking at electric mobility as a viable mode of transport, the e-mobility transition in India is yet to take-off in a full-fledged manner. In 2017, less than 0.1% of the 21 million vehicles sold were electric. A range of barriers to ...
Informing the Design of FAME II Scheme
Date : January 15, 2022
The Government of India rolled out Phase-II of FAME Scheme with an outlay of Rs. 10,000 Crore for a period of 3 years commencing from 1st April 2019. The FAME II scheme is aimed at incentivising demand for electric vehicles, especially electric buses, 2- and 3-wheelers and 4-wheeler passenger cars. In order to successfully implement the roll-out of the scheme and ensure that the targets set by the...
Towards Electric Vehicles in India
Date : December 10, 2021
Emissions from the transport sector contribute significantly to deteriorating air quality and human health in cities. Transport accounts for 20% of global energy use and contributes 25% to 30% of emissions. With the rapid acceleration of the Indian automobile market, Electric Vehicles (EVs) are a promising pathway towards enhancing air-quality, energy security and economic opportunities. India is ...