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Pune’s public transport keeps pace with changing times

By : Sustainability ..., Oct 29, 2019

Electric buses, CNG buses for dedicated BRTS corridors, free tickets for women on one day each month, generation of additional revenue through advertisements and other strategies are helping the Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited keep pace with the changing public...

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India embarks on cleaner rides with all-electric taxis

By : Sustainability ..., Sep 3, 2019

Among the thousands of cabs that weave their way through the congested morning traffic in the capital New Delhi and surrounding business hubs, a white and blue cab with the words "electric vehicle" catches the eye. In a city where app-based cabs are booming due to poor public...

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Second phase of FAME to focus on electrification of public transport: Govt

By : Sustainability ..., Jul 4, 2019

The second phase of Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India (FAME India) scheme will focus on supporting the electrification of public and shared transportation over the...

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Ola betting big on two, three-wheelers for its electric mobility drive: Official

By : Sustainability ..., May 14, 2019

Expecting rapid adoption of four-wheeler electric vehicles at a mass scale to take time, ride-hailing firm Ola is betting big on two and three-wheelers for its electric mobility drive, according...

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Mahindra to Deploy 50 Electric Vehicles in India on Uber Platform

By : Sustainability ..., Apr 29, 2019

Automaker Mahindra & Mahindra announced the deployment of 50 of its Electric Vehicles (EVs) to Uber, an on-demand ride-sharing company, to provide zero emission mobility here. Earlier,...

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Public Transport Permit Mandatory for Electric 3W, 4W to Avail FAME-II SOPS: Govt

By : Sustainability ..., Mar 28, 2019

Starting April 1, electric three and four wheelers will need a valid permit from government agency stating that the vehicle will be used only for public transport purposes to avail incentives...

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E-rickshaws 'low hanging fruit' that hasten EVs adoption in India: Deloitte

By : Sustainability ..., Mar 4, 2019

Electric three-wheelers could be the "low hanging fruit" that can accelerate faster adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in India due to their "unparalleled relevance" in first and last mile...

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In a first, Delhi Cabinet approves rolling out 1,000 electric buses

By : Sustainability ..., Mar 4, 2019

In a major move to fight air pollution, the Delhi Cabinet on Saturday approved 1,000 Low Floor Electric Buses for the national capital, claiming to be the first Indian city to have such a large...

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Travelling at 600mph: India’s Hyperloop dreams take shape in the Nevada Desert

By : Sustainability ..., Feb 20, 2019

California just decided to sharply scale back its plans for a high-speed rail artery meant to transform travel up and down the state. But in the desert outside Las Vegas, the transportation...

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Kerala government to buy 2000 electric buses with German aid

By : Sustainability ..., Feb 4, 2019

The state government of Kerala will purchase 2,000 low maintenance, battery-operated buses and...

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