WRAP 2024 - Clean Transportation in India

As 2024 draws to a close, India’s journey towards sustainable mobility has been defined by significant strides in clean transportation. Let’s take a moment to reflect on the key milestones and highlight some of the ICCT research that sheds light on how we can advance India’s transition to cleaner and smarter mobility solutions.

This year’s highlights

India’s new EV Policy | Prime Minister Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) scheme

?? Electrifying New Vehicle Segments?

PM E-DRIVE focuses on electrifying critical segments like e-trucks and e-ambulances, addressing urban air pollution and climate concerns. With ?500 crore allocated for pilot projects, the scheme aims to overcome high upfront costs and demonstrate the viability of e-trucks in Indian conditions.?

?? Expanding Charging Infrastructure?

India’s EV charging network is scaling up with ?2,000 crore allocated to develop public charging stations for light and heavy-duty vehicles. This will bridge the gap between current ratios (1 charger:135 EVs) and the global ideal, ensuring smoother adoption for private users and public fleets.?

?? Mainstreaming Mass Mobility?

A major investment of ?4,391 crore in e-buses and ?2,729 crore for e-2Ws and e-3Ws will transform urban mobility. With India operating only a fraction of the buses needed for its population, this initiative will provide cleaner, efficient transportation for millions while cementing India's leadership in the global EV market.?

?? Demand Incentives & Policy Support?

PM E-DRIVE combines financial incentives with upcoming fuel economy standards to accelerate EV adoption, ensuring a balanced approach that benefits both private users and commercial operators.?

India’s journey towards clean transport

A look at the important research by The International Council on Clean Transportation this year on India’s journey towards clean transport:

Real-world motor vehicle exhaust emissions in Delhi and Gurugram using remote sensing | Authored by Anirudh Narla , Yoann B. , Tim Dallmann and Amit Bhatt

Analyzes real-world emissions from vehicles in India’s National Capital Region through The Real Urban Emissions Initiative.?

Total cost of ownership parity between battery-electric trucks and diesel trucks in India | Authored by Harsimran Kaur , Aviral Yadav and Ashok Deo

Compares the TCO of internal combustion engine (ICE) diesel trucks and BETs in four segments—the 12-tonne, 16-tonne, 28-tonne and 42-tonne rigid truck—that have accounted for approximately 70% of the Indian truck market in recent years.?

Role of fuel efficiency norms in accelerating sales of electric vehicles in India?| Authored by Ashok Deo and Harsimran Kaur

Examines how automotive manufacturing has evolved in India over the last three decades, the impact of India’s current CAFE standards, a case study of emission standards in Europe, and the potential for the next phase of CAFE standards in India to increase BEV sales to 30% of all vehicles.?

A comparison of the life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions from combustion and electric heavy-duty vehicles in India | Authored by Aviral Yadav and Nikita Pavlenko

Evaluates the greenhouse gas impacts of different heavy-duty vehicle technologies in India, showing that battery-electric vehicles offer the greatest emissions reductions, enhanced by renewable energy, whereas the benefits of fuel cell vehicles vary based on the hydrogen source.?

Designing a zero-emission vehicle sales regulation for two-wheelers in India | Authored by Sunitha Anup, PhD and Shikha Rokadiya

Examines how India can boost electric two-wheeler use through new rules, aiming to make them more common and cut down on emissions.?

As we gear up for 2025, let’s continue to innovate, collaborate, and lead the way to zero emission vehicles. ?        

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