Transportation
How to Make Finance Cheaper, More Accessible for EVs in India
Finance as a Barrier to EV Adoption If you are looking to buy an electric vehicle (EV) for your business or personal use, you may be surprised to find that the interest rate on the loan for the EV will likely be higher than a comparable diesel- or petrol-powered vehicle.
From In Trouble to Informed
As the coronavirus swept around the world, dramatic upheaval followed in its wake. Many industries have been devastated while others have boomed, joblessness has spiked as automobile emissions and mobility demand have plummeted. The global trend of becoming increasingly digital was swiftly accelerated, making many feel isolated while others collaborated…
Delhi EV policy’s twin boost: Faster EV adoption and improved air quality
This was originally published on CNBCTV18.com. Delhi took an exciting step toward cleaning its air with the notification of the much-awaited Delhi EV Policy on August 7, 2020. The notification of the policy marks the official commencement effective immediately. The policy aims to address the problem of deteriorating air…
Impact of Subsidies on Electric Cars in Delhi
The Government of India has been taking various steps to drive the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in India for the past few years. However, the sales of electric cars in the country continue to be very low—only around 3,500 a year—as compared to those of conventional internal combustion engine…
Green Goods: Electrifying the road to final-mile delivery in Delhi
This article was co-authored by Samhita Shiledar, Rocky Mountain Institute. It was originally published on CNBCTV18.com. The benefits of electrifying urban freight are substantial and growing every year. A robust public-private partnership has the potential to create a roadmap to improve this uptake of EVs further.