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Transition to e-vehicles may take longer than 2030: TERI chief

17 Jul 2019

| The Economic Times

Electric vehicles could be a better alternative to fuel-based automobiles to mitigate air pollution, but the government's target to switch to e-vehicles in next 10 years is hard to achieve, TERI said, pointing out that consumers would need time to accept the change.

Future to be Driven by Clean Mobility Powered with RE: Dr Ajay Mathur

15 Jul 2019

| Saur Energy

The future is expected to be driven by clean mobility powered with abundantly available renewable energy, said Dr Ajay Mathur, Director General, TERI.

First WSDS 2020 pre-event held in Monaco; Deliberates on Renewable Energy and Electric Mobility

13 Jul 2019

| BW Smart Cities

The international dialogue discussed renewable energy as a viable tool for clean energy transition and advancing of electric mobility in cities by addressing policy challenges.

Has solar lost its sheen for India's EV push?

09 Jul 2019

| PV Magazine

Terming the mega investment scheme a huge boost for renewables, Mr Ajay Shankar, Distinguished Fellow, TERI, said: "The Union budget demonstrates the government's vision of putting India on the path to sustainable development and takes forward the government’s commitment to a cleaner environment, as was highlighted in the interim budget."

With no new money, India's water ministry struggles

09 Jul 2019

| India Climate Dialogue

There is now an experiment to pay farmers to save water, being tried in three villages of Punjab by TERI. The farmers are being told that if they use less than a certain amount of water, they will be paid for every litre they save.

Decentralisation, awareness focus areas for waste management in Panaji

09 Jul 2019

| The Goan

Following a citizen perception survey, a team of TERI and German government agency GIZ has concluded that decentralization and creating awareness of the solid waste management laws among stakeholders including residents is the way forward to establish a sustainable solid waste management system for Panaji, Goa.

Chandrayaan-2 launch vehicle to be moved to launchpad by Sunday

05 Jul 2019

| The Hindu

Delivering the convocation address, Dr Ajay Mathur, Director-General, TERI, urged the space sector to take up the challenge of developing affordable electricity storage, through which electricity generated in daytime could be stored for use at night.

Electric Vehicles: As Government Pushes For Faster E-Mobility Adoption, Auto Industry Raises Concern Over The Rush

03 Jul 2019

| NDTV Swachh India

Government rolls out plan to save water, says it will be a mass movement

02 Jul 2019

| The Indian Express

The government has commissioned a study through TERI to look at the massive water consuming industries such as steel, cement, power, and prescribe benchmarks for each.

Powering the Ghats

01 Jul 2019

| Renewable Watch

Project team has developed a hybrid solar charging model that ensures continuous flow of electricity to the looms.