Abstract:

ICCT is currently undertaking an analysis of the key transport energy and emissions models for India that have been developed by research organizations with well-established modeling frameworks. It’s part of the Nationally Determined Contributions Transport Initiative for Asia (NDC-TIA), a joint program of seven organizations funded by the International Climate Initiative (IKI) of the German Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU). Based on the analysis, we aim to identify decarbonization strategies for the road transport sector that would enable India to follow an ambitious yet feasible decarbonization pathway. Strategies that are commonly employed include vehicle electrification, fuel efficiency improvements, diversification of energy sources, mode shift to public transport, and travel demand reduction.