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Bengaluru behind Delhi in EV adoption, finds study
04 May 2022
| Deccan Herald
Researchers from TERI selected two big cities - New Delhi and Bengaluru - and two smaller ones - Guwahati and Panaji - to understand the factors that influence EV adoption and deployment at the city level.
Read moreDelhi Metro saved 269 Million hours of travel time in 2021: TERI
13 Apr 2022
| The New Indian Express
The Delhi Metro helped its passengers cumulatively save 269 million hours of travel time in 2021, according to a study conducted by TERI.
Read moreLack of demarcated lanes and apathy twin threats
02 Apr 2022
| The Times of India
According to Mr Sharif Qamar, Fellow, Transport and Urban Governance Division, TERI, in the absence of safe transit space for cycling, the riders mix with high-speed vehicles. A helmet should be made mandatory for all cyclists. Besides, the enforcement agencies should have all vehicles following traffic guidelines. Road infrastructure should be planned to limit any overspeeding.
Read moreDelhi: Turn off the ignition, get on cycle for trips to market
10 Mar 2022
| The Times of India
According to Mr Sharif Qamar, Fellow, Transport and Urban Governance Division, TERI, it is estimated that if bicycles substitute two/four-wheelers for short-distance trips, it can result in an annual benefit of Rs 1.8 trillion, which is equivalent to 1.6% of India’s GDP for 2015–16. These include significant savings on fuel and health benefits due to reduced air pollution.
Read moreTERI launches coalition to decarbonise urban freight in India
26 Jun 2021
| Construction Weekonline
TERI has launched the Sustainable Urban Freight Coalition (SUFC), a consortium of public and private stakeholders of urban freight in India to bring together industry, academia, and civil society for Sustainable Urban Freight practices.
Read moreTERI Launches SUFC Coalition to Decarbonise Urban Freight in India
25 Jun 2021
| Energetica India
TERI has launched the Sustainable Urban Freight Coalition (SUFC), a consortium of public and private stakeholders of urban freight in India to bring together industry, academia, and civil society for Sustainable Urban Freight practices.
Read moreAbout 14 per cent cut in CO2 emissions possible in small commercial vehicle segment with EV push: Study
18 Dec 2020
| ET Energy World
The study by TERI has come up with various recommendations, including setting up of a nationwide vehicle scrappage policy programme, with a focus on electric vehicle replacement.
Read moreIndia has a Great Foundation and Suitable Environment to Develop EV Ecosystem Further
02 Dec 2020
| Saur Energy International
Speaking at the webinar on 'Future of E-Mobility in India: Strategies to Drive Demand' - part of COP26 Webinar Series organised by TERI and the British High Commission, Regional Ambassador for Asia-Pacific and South Asia for COP26, Mr Ken O'Flaherty said that electric vehicles are already cheaper to run than ICE vehicles and they are expected to be cheaper to buy within the next few years.
Read moreCould India's Dependence on China Weaken its EV Ambition?
07 Jul 2020
| The Blue Circle
Leaning on China can be done away with in the long run, but right now, it will hurt the customer’s pocket, and could put brakes on India’s EV ambition. According to Mr Sharif Qamar, Associate Fellow, TERI, China has been a key player in the EV ecosystem in India. Its contribution ranges from component and fuel cell supplies to joint ventures with Indian corporations in manufacturing EVs.
Read moreInternational Energy Agency features Kolkata electric buses’ success story in its flagship publication -- Global Electric Vehicle Outlook (GEVO) 2020
16 Jun 2020
| BW Smart Cities
As part of its extensive work on electric vehicles, IEA published a case study on the impacts of increasing the share of e-buses in the state of Kolkata in India. TERI conducted the case study with support from the IEA, the West Bengal Transport Corporation and the Department of Transport, Government of West Bengal.
Read moreConnecting Technologies Shaping Future Of Mobility
10 Jun 2020
| Auto Tech Review
Increasing vehicle sophistication has brought connected technologies to the fore, necessitated by various factors. According to Mr I V Rao, Visiting Senior Fellow, Centre for Sustainable Mobility, TERI, and former Senior MEO, Engineering & Director, Maruti Centre for Excellence, connected technology holds lot of promise, but will take time before it emerges as a mass market product in the Indian context.
Read moreCOVID-19 Scare: 61 Per Cent Commuters Won't Take Mumbai Locals Any Time Soon
29 May 2020
| Mid Day
According to TERI, the urban transportation landscape is likely to undergo significant changes due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
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