World EV Day 2023: Why electric mobility in Nigeria is an opportunity to leapfrog in the Global South

Electric mobility is an opportunity for Africa to sidestep polluting internal combustion engines and leapfrog to eliminate toxic exposures and …

Ola Electric receives half a million pre-orders for its forthcoming electric scooter

Much more needs to be done to achieve Ola’s ambition for millions of units

Used heavy duty vehicles major polluters, UN releases recommendation ahead of environment assembly

HDVs projected to significantly grow in numbers with increasing economic activities, report estimates

Upscaled EV manufacturing needs zero emissions mandate

Electric vehicle output quota for auto companies, reportedly proposed in the working paper of the EAC-PM, can be a game changer when other EV …

Unregulated import of used vehicles bad for Africa: Report

Trade in old and used vehicles from high-income countries causes massive environmental dumping and toxic pollution

EV manufacturers fined over non-indigenous components: Is it misappropriation of subsidy or notional loss?

Okinawa Autotech, Hero Electric told to pay Rs 249 crore for misappropriation of FAME II subsidies

Used vehicles on Africa’s roads: UN report flags environment concerns

At least 60% vehicles on Africa’s roads are used and imported; regulations weak in as many as 44 countries

Parliamentary panel recommends FAME-II scheme’s extension by at least 3 more years

Committee also recommends incentivising setting up of charging stations

From Petro to Electro: How prepared is India to ride the energy transition wave?

An electro-economy is an inevitable reality. The quicker India prepares for this change, the bigger will be the economic spin off, along with low …

Making India’s 3-wheelers electric

Down To Earth presents a snapshot on the electrification of 3-wheelers in India and how it can benefit the country

Cycling is ten times more important than electric cars for reaching net-zero cities

Focusing solely on electric vehicles is slowing down the race to zero emissions.

CSE, Centre join hands to develop electric vehicle batteries suited for India

Plan a white paper on designing safe, durable and well performing batteries within climate constraints

Centre releases white paper on pathways to catalyse tech innovation ecosystem for e-mobility

Document co-authored by CSE with Department of Science & Technology part of white paper; it envisages focused cell & battery development …

The sorry state of state bus transport in India

Overaged buses, mounting losses and low occupancy rate plague India’s 56 state transport undertakings

Why are e-scooters in India catching fire?

One of the biggest benefits of Li-ion batteries, namely its high energy density, can also be a potential reason behind the battery’s undoing.…

High-security number plates mandatory in Delhi: Why are they important

High-security registration plates add security features that make vehicles theft- and tamper-proof; used to standardise size and font on number …

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

SC allows registration of BS-IV vehicles sold before March 25

The court had banned the registration of any such vehicle till it decided on the issue

US tightens emissions norms for vehicle manufacturers. How the move can inspire India’s EV transition

Local parts key to eligibility for subsidies  

DTE Call for Action: Is rapid expansion of electric buses critical for India’s low-carbon strategy

Presently, around 370 million commuters use approximately 1.7 million buses daily. Even a small fragment of 10 to 20 per cent electrification can …

Sulphuric acid: The next resource crisis that could stifle green tech and threaten food security

Rapid growth in the green economy and intensive agriculture could see demand rise to over 400 million tonnes by 2040

There is a need to make a place for environmental justice in India’s fleet electrification drive

Strict environmental, social and governance regulations that extend throughout the EV supply chains imperative

New Battery Waste Management Rules make producers accountable for recycling

But they need to be more holistic in design to enable sustainability standards 

Rechargeable batteries: UNCTAD report warns of raw material uncertainties

A few countries control reserves of key inputs like cobalt, manganese, lithium, graphite

Race to save the world

‘Racing Green’ shows how motorsport acts as a proving ground to experiment with sustainable innovations that can be adopted for …