By 2027, diesel-powered four-wheelers might be outlawed. In order to reduce emissions, a panel appointed by the oil ministry has advised the Indian government to outlaw the use of four-wheeled diesel vehicles by the year 2027 and replace them with gas and electric vehicles in densely populated cities and polluted towns.
Former oil secretary Tarun Kapoor is the chairman of the Energy Transition Advisory Committee, which was established by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. It is unclear if the petroleum ministry would ask the cabinet for permission to put the panel's recommendations into practice.
Greenhouse gas emissions are among the highest in India. About two-fifths of refined fuel consumed in India is diesel, with the transportation sector using 80% of it.
In a report posted on the oil ministry's website, the panel said, "By 2030, no city buses should be added which are not electric...diesel buses for city transport should not be added from 2024 onwards"
To reach the 2070 net zero objective, the nation aims to generate 40% of its electricity from renewable sources.
In order to increase the usage of electric vehicles in the entire country, the government should consider a "targeted extension" of the incentives provided under the FAME scheme (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric and Hybrid Vehicles) program beyond March 31.
The panel recommended that starting in 2024, new registrations be limited to electric-powered municipal delivery vehicles. Further recommendations included increased use of railways and gas-powered trucks for the transportation of commodities. In two to three years, the nation's railway network is anticipated to be all-electric.
India expects to increase the percentage of petrol in its energy mix from 6.2% to 15% by 2030.
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