Abstract:

Electric vehicles (EVs) will be the lasting and sustainable solution for controlling the vehicular pollution in cities. The objective of this paper is to highlight the relevance of electric vehicles (EVs) in reducing air pollution in cities and their significant environmental benefits. The paper recommends phased approach for rollout of EVs in Delhi on fast track. EVs in India are still in its infancy and require policy intervention by government to kick start the rollout to meet the NEMMP goals. Government need to take policy level interventions to make this happen immediately.  Accelerated action on development and deployment of EVs will not only improve energy security, lower GHG emissions, and improve air-quality, but also enable new economic development opportunities and technology innovation in the transportation and electricity sectors. Several business houses and entrepreneurs are planning to start manufacturing facilities for electric vehicles and associated infrastructure and components in the country, but they are not sure of the market potential. When the government will take bold decisions to make EVs mandatory in cities in a phased manner, the industry will have the confidence to invest in production facilities. ISGF has conducted several brainstorming sessions with various stakeholders to formulate the recommendations on appropriate EV charging infrastructure and policies for India.