Delhi-NCR May Mandate Electric Cars by 2030
New Delhi – An expert panel advising the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) is likely to recommend that only electric cars be registered in Delhi-NCR by 2030, sparking concern among city gas distributors and automakers.
- Pollution Source: Transport accounts for 23% of PM 2.5 concentrations in the region.
- Gas Distributors’ Concerns: Indraprastha Gas Ltd (IGL) and the Association of Citygas Distribution Entities (ACE) advocate for a “dual pathway” including CNG vehicles, citing cost-effectiveness and scalability.
- Automakers’ Concerns: Car manufacturers highlight the lack of sufficient charging infrastructure and financing ecosystems for a rapid EV transition.
