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As the central importance of mobility to issues such as equity, climate impact and health is increasingly recognized, sustainable urban transport is becoming ever more relevant throughout the world.
Incentivisation of Electric Vehicles and lnduction of EVs in shared mobility and public transport operations
2019
Publisher/Organisation: Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India
The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways issued this circular to the Transport Commissioners of all States/UTs on 17th July 2019 in order for them to take action promoting the induction of EVs.
Central Motor Vehicles (Sixteenth Amendment) Rules, 2014 (“E-rickshaw”, "E-cart")
2014
Publisher/Organisation: Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India
The Central Government, exercising its powers conferred by section 27, 64, 110 and 137 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 made the Central Motor Vehicles (Sixteenth Amendment) Rules, 2014 to amend the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 with the inclusion of E-rickshaws and E-carts on 8th October 2014.
Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans
2017
Author(s): Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
This SUTP iNUA implementation guide focusses on Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans as a practical tool for identifying and shaping actions for sustainable mobility – oriented on high feasibility of implementation.
The Mass Emission Standards for Bharat Stage VI (BS-VI) for category M and N vehicles
2016
Publisher/Organisation: Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India
The Central Government, exercising its powers proposes this draft of certain rules further to amend the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, with the inclusion of the Mass Emission Standards fo...
Economic and Financial Evaluation of E-Buses in Colombia
2019
Author(s): LAT Global S.A.S, Martínez Andrés F, Winter C
This consultancy is developed within TRANSfer’s country component in Colombia which aims at preparing a National E-Bus Promotion Programme (E-Bus)
This case study uses examples of international best practices and therefore gives an overview of the challenges sustainable urban transport faces in the MENA region and offers possible solutions.
A wide range of platform-based mobility solutions are currently on offer in Kenya. This report gives an overview of the impact that digitalisation has had in shaping the mobility trends of urban areas in Kenya.
Efficiency in Public Transit and the Mitigation Potential and the Transport Sector
2018
Author(s): Mettke C, Mariano P, Cruz M
This presentation was developed in the context of the TRANSfer project component in the Philippines which aims at modernizing the public transport sector and local Jeepneys.
Costs and Financing of Truck Ecodriving Training Programmes
2020
Author(s): Jattin Mateo G, Sehlleier F
Ecodriving is generally portrayed as a cost-effective action for less fuel use and CO2 emissions. This means that the initial investment into training and/or technology pays back quickly via fuel cost and maintenance savings and via public benefits like road safety and climate mitigation.