Policies/Regulations
The new EU regulation on CO2 emissions from cars and how it impacts carbon targets in Germany’s transport sector
2018
Publisher/Organisation: Agora Verkehrswende
This document by Agora Verkehrswende provides an analysis of the European Commission’s recent legislative proposal for new CO2 emissions standards for cars, along with two possible variations on the proposal. The document highlights the importance of these standards in meeting Germany’s transport sector targets and in furthering the roll-out of low and zero-emissions vehicles.
Shared E-Scooters: Paving the Road Ahead
2019
Publisher/Organisation: Agora Verkehrswende
What are the impacts of e-scooters on the environment, the climate, and transportation systems? How can e-scooters be operated in a manner that supports the needs of the municipality and its residents, or at least does not have negative impacts? And what are appropriate mechanisms to regulate e-scooters? To aid in answering these questions, this report provides a synthesis of the first, primarily international, experiences with shared e-scooters, describes the opportunities and challenges they bring with them, and offers recommendations for e-scooter planning and regulation in cities and towns both in Germany and beyond.
Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission Jaipur
2020
Publisher/Organisation: Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission
The Government of India launched the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP), 2020 to enhance national fuel security and provide affordable and environment-friendly transportation in the Country.
Inclusion of Electric Vehicle section on Ministry of Power Website
2021
Publisher/Organisation: Ministry of Power, Government of India
During the meeting held to finalize the Reports of the committee to discuss the suggestions for facilitating installation of Charging Infrastructure for Electric Vehicles prepared by BEE
Move on Green: Policy Guidelines for Sustainable Mobility in Rural and Mountain Areas
2014
Publisher/Organisation: European Union
Many of Europe's rural regions face population density, environmental sustainability challenges concerning mobility issues. "Move on Green" project covers 13 regions of 10 European Member States, who have shared their experiences and interesting "good practice" examples to check feasibility in their own regions, which have been used to formulate these policy guidelines.
Road Pricing as a Travel Demand Management Tool: Policy Note
2017
Publisher/Organisation: Institute of Urban Transport (India)
Road Pricing means that motorists pay directly for driving on a particular roadway or in a particular area. It can directly benefit motorists through reduced congestion or improved transport infrastructure.
China’s Vehicle Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Program
2020
Publisher/Organisation: International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT)
China took a big step toward further reducing in-use vehicle emissions when it released a final notice of the establishment and implementation of a vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance (I/M) program in June 2020.
Solar Energy- Based Electric Vehicle Charging
2020
Publisher/Organisation: Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP)
The use of energy from a rooftop photovoltaic (RTPV) system for charging electric vehicles (EV) is environmentally advantageous and forms a true approach towards green mobility. Further, if solar energy is generated in close proximity to the EV charging points, it results in lower transmission losses and helps mitigate detrimental effects of sudden rise in EV demand on the grid.
Meghalaya Electric Vehicle Policy – 2021
2021
Publisher/Organisation: Transport Department, Government of Meghalaya
Government of Meghalaya is committed to contribute towards clean and green environment and an energy secure India. Towards achieving this objective, requisite thrust will be provided for increased and faster adoption of Electric Vehicles for a clean and green environment in the State through the Meghalaya Electric Vehicle Policy 2021.
Central Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Rules, 2021
2021
Publisher/Organisation: Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India
The following draft of certain rules further amends the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, which the Central Government proposes to make in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 64 and 211of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 ( 59 of 1988) is published as required by sub-section (1) of Section 212 of the said Act for information of all persons likely to be affected thereby and notice is hereby given that the said draft rules shall be taken into consideration after the expiry of a period of 30 days from the date on which the copies of this notification as published in the Gazette of India, are made available to the public.