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EU’s anti-subsidy investigation into electric vehicles is a risky strategy that may backfire

The commission will now undertake the investigation and probably propose new “anti-subsidy” duties on Chinese imports

Target to halve global fuel consumption by 2030 is stalling: IEA report

Fuel consumption should fall 4.3 per cent per year on average from 2019 to 2030, to halve fuel consumption of new light-duty vehicles

BSIV muddle in stimulus package for auto-industry

Why Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's stimulus package for auto sector states the obvious that BSIV vehicles registered before BSVI roll out …

How can Africa breathe easy when millions of used cars from the West hit its roads each year?

In absence of any no regional or global agreements to govern the flow of used vehicles, the continent is now getting flooded with polluting vehicles

Diesel cars fail to meet European emission standards, reveals report

Tests carried out under urban driving conditions showed the NOx emissions of diesel cars to be much higher than the prescribed limit

Remove cap on autorickshaws in Delhi-NCR to boost public transport: EPCA

In latest report, environment body suggests restricting private vehicle ownership to reduce congestion, vehicular emissions

The end of the internal-combustion car: Why competition is vital to bringing about cleaner transport

Political back-and-forths bring up whether Europe is making any progress with the green transition

China announces 10 per cent tax break for electric cars

At least 30 per cent of the vehicles bought for use by the state from 2014 to 2016 will be electric powered or clean energy based, says government

'It is cheaper to ride motorbikes than take buses in Indian cities'

Poor hit the most hit by an inaccessible public transport system, says India Exclusion Report 2018-19

How Uber opens cities only to close them

Uber is just another intermediary capitalist that profits from the needs of typically urban people

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Why car-free days in Gurgaon must gather momentum

The vehicle ownership in the city is among the highest in the country, leading to air pollution

Centre launches e-Mobility Programme; 10,000 e-vehicles to be procured this year

Govt focussing on charging infrastructure and policy framework to ensure more than 30% of new vehicles in 2030 are electric

Shadow of Dieselgate: alarmingly high emissions from diesel cars, SUVs on Indian roads

The first ever real world emissions testing of BSIV cars in India shows alarmingly high real world emission from diesel cars on road, explodes …

What Car?

At the 10th edition of Delhis auto expo, major brands attempt a green image. But what do consumers desire?  

Making of a toy

On skype with Barry Matthew Kudrowitz, an instructor on toy design at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Beginning with his favourite, …

Bolivian lithium: why you should not expect any ‘white gold rush’ in the wake of Morales overthrow

Demand for lithium depends on a several factors not under the Latin American country's control

Why Delhi needs more e-rickshaws

These vehicles play a significant role in enhancing last-mile connectivity and improving the city’s air quality. However, several …

Diesel cars: Market shuns the Devil’s engines

Public health concern finally bends the sales curve of diesel cars. India aligns with the global trend

The small car driver

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World EV Day: Busting the myths surrounding electric vehicles

Ahead of World EV Day, Centre for Science and Environment tries to answer some questions on electric vehicles

Decarbonisation in a fraught geopolitical landscape

The production of the technologies necessary to decarbonise and digitalise the global economy has unfortunately been drawn into the battlefield …

No buyers for e-cars in govt departments, Centre extends deadline

So far, only 652 vehicles have been deployed when the target was 10,000, said Union Minister of State for Power and Renewable Energy RK …