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Delhi mandates EV transition by 2027 to combat air pollution

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Delhi, India, is implementing a new policy to transition a majority of its registered vehicles to electric by 2027, starting with three-wheeled vehicles and small trucks, followed by two-wheelers the next year. This initiative is part of a broader effort to improve air quality and reduce pollution. The policy includes subsidies for EV buyers, registration fee waivers, and plans to expand charging infrastructure, though challenges remain regarding charging facility availability and battery range for long-distance travel. AI

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Delhi mandates EV transition by 2027 to combat air pollution

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    Delhi leads EV charge in India’s clean air push but not everyone goes with flow

    In an affluent neighbourhood in New Delhi, electric vehicle charging stations near a popular shopping area were busy with drivers powering up their scooters, trucks and cars. India’s capital city is in dire need of more charging facilities, EV drivers say, to implement an ambitio…

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