Wanted: A unified, comprehensive vehicle scrappage policy
Such a policy will not only provide vehicle owners a seamless hassle-free experience, but also generate employment and give the metal recycling …
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 …
Fiat accused of using emissions-cheating software, may have to pay $4.6-billion fine
The automaker allegedly used software in recent diesel-powered vehicles, allowing illegal emissions
Just a year left, India has met less than 2% of its e-vehicles target
The aim was 15-16 million e-vehicles by 2020; As of May 2019, country had only 0.28 million
The e-vehicle paradox
In spite of the change technology promises, the change on ground is so miniscule that the reality of dirty energy and dirty vehicles swamps the …
Electric vehicle battery recycling in India: An opportunity for change
India does not have adequate legislations that can prevent illegal dumping of spent lithium batteries
This World EV Day, electric vehicles have no dearth of takers
From state governments to car makers to captains of industry, everyone believes in the promise of the electric vehicle
Wrongful FAME subsidy claims drive EV makers into trouble
Seven manufacturers were fined over not complying with local sourcing norms; government is planning to take legal action against them
Delhi-NCR cab strike: Are electric vehicles the answer to increasing fuel prices
With technology, mobility is more than service. It behaves as a market commodity that strives on customer satisfaction. And if a mobility service …
Cheat device in Porsche: Will India raise regulatory standards?
The penalty against Porsche, which offers five car models in India, raises questions whether a similar kind of testing will be done for its cars …
Take a decision on draft parking rules, Supreme Court tells Delhi govt
The apex court has given the government 10 days to decide and also give an undertaking on the schedule of bus purchase
Delhi govt’s proposal on e-buses does not address major concerns: EPCA
According to EPCA, the government has not done sufficient work to detail out the proposal for induction of 1,000 e-buses and their necessary …
Safe disposal, material recovery keywords for new scrappage policy: CSE
Delhi-based non-profit offers set of recommendations for effective policy as country awaits one
Pet coke conundrum
We are buying the world’s dirtiest fuel as if we have no worries of air pollution. This needs to change
South America’s High Andes may pay for the world’s ‘green’ electric vehicle switch
Global rush to decarbonising cars is overlooking lithium mining techniques, which might dry out the region
NGT makes polluters pay nearly double so far this year than whole of 2018
The environment watchdog slapped governments and corporates with penalties worth Rs 873 crore between January and March
Volkswagen to pay $14.7 billion to settle emissions-cheating cases
After violating environmental and consumer laws for years, Volkswagen makes the largest-ever automotive buyback offer in the US
Hit-&-miss: EV sector gets support in Budget 2023-24, but misses out on long-term vision
Crucial research-linked incentives are missing, which are needed as EV market in India requires time to mature
Consumer information system on fuel economy can help car buyers go green
Fuel efficiency is rarely a consumer’s primary concern, and vehicle manufacturers have little incentive to innovate technology
Tesla's `insane' move to free up patents
The electric carmaker's decision could spur a revolution in green vehicles and in the way patents are viewed
COVID-19 causes dip in electric vehicle sales, but long-term outlook intact: Report
Only 1.9 million electric vehicles to be sold in 2020, outlook worse for cars with internal combustion engines
Does Volkswagen fraud signal death of diesel?
Making diesel vehicles clean, powerful and fuel-efficient is no easy task, and the Volkswagen cheating case has exposed this. This should act as …
India’s vehicle industry needs EV mandate, finds CSE study
Mandate for production and sale of e-vehicles will help manufacturers increase supply, diversify e-vehicle models
What you need to know for your next hybrid or electric vehicle purchase
Here’s a guide to understanding hybrid and electric vehicles and deciding which is most suitable for your lifestyle
Too early to celebrate lithium discovery in Jammu and Kashmir
The resource in Jammu is only inferred, which is the lowest in the conviction for the estimation of a mineral deposit