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HCPTCs in Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh (TEDDY 3.1
2012–13). PGCIL has taken up the implementation of these corridors in
a phased manner, matching the progress of the power projects.
In order to build capacity of the power sector and to make the
power sector competitive, the National Power Training Institute
has been set up as the apex institution with state of the art training
infrastructure and expert faculties. As the power sector is highly
technology intensive, there is a need to promote extensive research and
development in the country, especially while considering introduction
of new and advanced technologies. Collaborative research, in a phased
manner, is needed to bridge knowledge and technology gaps, build
expertise, and to find solutions for the problems existing in the system
and for the problems that may arise in the future.
1.4.3 Transport
Innovation and R&D
Of late, transitioning to a green transportation pathway has been
emphasized upon in India. Green technologies would have a key role
to play in terms of helping achieve this goal. Some of the transport
technologies that can help achieve green transport goals are listed
in Table 1.3. Research efforts in transport technologies in India
have largely been directed towards improving the fuel efficiency of
conventional engines, development of alternative technologies, such
as electric vehicles, and the like.
Table 1.3: Low Carbon Technologies in Transport and Associated Co-benefits
Technology Promotes energy efficiency
Reduces local pollutants
and GHG emissions
Increases use of renewable
resources
Reduces use of non-renewable
resources
Minimizes waste and land
pollution
Reduces noise pollution
Promotes safety
Hybrid electric vehicles XX X X
Battery electric vehicles X
Solar electric vehicles XX X
Fuel cell vehicles X
Improved diesel vehicles XXX
Flex-fuel vehicles contd...
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2012–13). PGCIL has taken up the implementation of these corridors in
a phased manner, matching the progress of the power projects.
In order to build capacity of the power sector and to make the
power sector competitive, the National Power Training Institute
has been set up as the apex institution with state of the art training
infrastructure and expert faculties. As the power sector is highly
technology intensive, there is a need to promote extensive research and
development in the country, especially while considering introduction
of new and advanced technologies. Collaborative research, in a phased
manner, is needed to bridge knowledge and technology gaps, build
expertise, and to find solutions for the problems existing in the system
and for the problems that may arise in the future.
1.4.3 Transport
Innovation and R&D
Of late, transitioning to a green transportation pathway has been
emphasized upon in India. Green technologies would have a key role
to play in terms of helping achieve this goal. Some of the transport
technologies that can help achieve green transport goals are listed
in Table 1.3. Research efforts in transport technologies in India
have largely been directed towards improving the fuel efficiency of
conventional engines, development of alternative technologies, such
as electric vehicles, and the like.
Table 1.3: Low Carbon Technologies in Transport and Associated Co-benefits
Technology Promotes energy efficiency
Reduces local pollutants
and GHG emissions
Increases use of renewable
resources
Reduces use of non-renewable
resources
Minimizes waste and land
pollution
Reduces noise pollution
Promotes safety
Hybrid electric vehicles XX X X
Battery electric vehicles X
Solar electric vehicles XX X
Fuel cell vehicles X
Improved diesel vehicles XXX
Flex-fuel vehicles contd...
XXX
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