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Business Standard
3 days ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
CAQM admits no research has been done behind overage vehicle ban
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has admitted it has not conducted any research or study on pollution caused by diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years that form the basis of the overage vehicle ban in Delhi-NCR. In a reply to an RTI application filed by environmentalist Amit Gupta, the CAQM said it has not undertaken any pollution research or study regarding the impact of such vehicles. Asked if there were any other research that formed the basis of the ban, the commission said the restrictions on "end-of-life" (EoL) vehicles stem from the National Green Tribunal's order in Vardhman Kaushik vs Union of India & Ors and the Supreme Court's order in M C Mehta vs Union of India & Ors. Last month, the CAQM put on hold until October 31 the enforcement of its earlier directive that fuel stations in Delhi should not supply petrol or diesel to such overage vehicles. The decision came after the Delhi government cited "operational and infrastructural challenges" in implementing the measure from July 1. EoL vehicles include diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years, irrespective of the state they are registered in. According to official data, Delhi has 62 lakh such vehicles, including 41 lakh two-wheelers. Across the NCR, the number stands at around 44 lakh, mostly concentrated in Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Gautam Budh Nagar and Sonipat. The July order had said the fuel ban in Delhi would be launched simultaneously in these five high-vehicle-density NCR districts from November 1, after installation of Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras. The mechanism will be extended to the rest of NCR districts from April 1 next year. The Delhi government told the CAQM that the ANPR system meant to identify EoL vehicles by checking number plates against the VAHAN database was facing software glitches, problems with camera placement, malfunctioning sensors and incomplete integration with neighbouring states' vehicle databases. The Delhi government told the CAQM that the ANPR system, meant to identify EoL vehicles by checking number plates against the VAHAN database, was facing software glitches, problems with camera placement, malfunctioning sensors and incomplete integration with neighbouring states' vehicle databases. In the past, the Supreme Court and the NGT have pulled up authorities over poor progress in removing old, polluting vehicles from the NCR despite repeated directions. The Delhi government has also filed a review application in the apex court, seeking reconsideration of the 2018 ban on average vehicles.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
CAQM admits no research has been done behind overage vehicle ban
New Delhi, The Commission for Air Quality Management has admitted it has not conducted any research or study on pollution caused by diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years that form the basis of the overage vehicle ban in Delhi-NCR. CAQM admits no research has been done behind overage vehicle ban In a reply to an RTI application filed by environmentalist Amit Gupta, the CAQM said it has not undertaken any pollution research or study regarding the impact of such vehicles. Asked if there were any other research that formed the basis of the ban, the commission said the restrictions on "end-of-life" vehicles stem from the National Green Tribunal's order in Vardhman Kaushik vs Union of India & Ors and the Supreme Court's order in M C Mehta vs Union of India & Ors. Last month, the CAQM put on hold until October 31 the enforcement of its earlier directive that fuel stations in Delhi should not supply petrol or diesel to such overage vehicles. The decision came after the Delhi government cited "operational and infrastructural challenges" in implementing the measure from July 1. EoL vehicles include diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years, irrespective of the state they are registered in. According to official data, Delhi has 62 lakh such vehicles, including 41 lakh two-wheelers. Across the NCR, the number stands at around 44 lakh, mostly concentrated in Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Gautam Budh Nagar and Sonipat. The July order had said the fuel ban in Delhi would be launched simultaneously in these five high-vehicle-density NCR districts from November 1, after installation of Automated Number Plate Recognition cameras. The mechanism will be extended to the rest of NCR districts from April 1 next year. The Delhi government told the CAQM that the ANPR system meant to identify EoL vehicles by checking number plates against the VAHAN database was facing software glitches, problems with camera placement, malfunctioning sensors and incomplete integration with neighbouring states'' vehicle databases. The Delhi government told the CAQM that the ANPR system, meant to identify EoL vehicles by checking number plates against the VAHAN database, was facing software glitches, problems with camera placement, malfunctioning sensors and incomplete integration with neighbouring states' vehicle databases. In the past, the Supreme Court and the NGT have pulled up authorities over poor progress in removing old, polluting vehicles from the NCR despite repeated directions. The Delhi government has also filed a review application in the apex court, seeking reconsideration of the 2018 ban on average vehicles. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Time of India
04-08-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
To boost EV sales, govt to clarify on exemption from 15-year 'End of Life' rule
In a bid to boost the adoption of electric buses, cars, and trucks, the government is likely to soon clarify that the 15-year 'End of Life' (EoL) regulation will not apply to electric vehicles (EVs), The Times of India (TOI) reported. According to TOI, the power ministry will also expedite the extension of Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) norms, meant to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, to urban freight vehicles, trucks and buses. These measures were finalised at a recent high-level meeting chaired by Niti Aayog member Rajiv Gauba amid concerns over the slow pace of EV penetration, which stood at just 7.6% in 2024 against the 30% target for 2030. While adoption is higher in two- and three-wheelers and buses, penetration for four-wheelers remains low, and e-trucks have yet to take off, TOI said. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Others others healthcare Artificial Intelligence Healthcare Finance Public Policy Leadership PGDM Data Science CXO MCA Cybersecurity Operations Management Data Science Digital Marketing Design Thinking Product Management Project Management Data Analytics Management MBA Technology Degree Skills you'll gain: Duration: 16 Weeks Indian School of Business CERT-ISB Transforming HR with Analytics & AI India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 9 months IIM Lucknow SEPO - IIML CHRO India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 28 Weeks MICA CERT-MICA SBMPR Async India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 7 Months S P Jain Institute of Management and Research CERT-SPJIMR Exec Cert Prog in AI for Biz India Starts on undefined Get Details Sources told TOI that during the meeting, road transport secretary V Umashankar noted that most buses over 15 years old are privately owned. In response, Niti Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam suggested that exempting EVs from the EoL regulation could help spur sales. Umashankar also said that mandates for EV adoption work best where penetration and ecosystem readiness are higher. Sources further told TOI that there was consensus on shifting from incentives to mandates and disincentives to speed up EV adoption, starting with saturation strategies in five cities for buses, para-transit and urban freight vehicles. A source added that participants unanimously agreed on the need to expand charging infrastructure, deploy fast chargers, develop new battery technologies to reduce import dependence, and improve financing for e-buses and e-trucks. Live Events TOI reported that, days later, the finance ministry convened a meeting with banks to address their reluctance to finance EVs and concerns over high interest rates. Chaired by financial services secretary M Nagaraju, the meeting saw banks urge the government to standardise batteries, reduce vehicle costs and offer incentives for new battery purchases, given that batteries, typically replaced every 6-7 years, account for 40-50% of an EV's cost.
Time of India
04-08-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Govt may exempt EVs from 15 year ‘End of Life' rule to boost adoption
In a significant move to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), the Centre is likely to exempt them from the 15-year End of Life (EoL) regulation that currently applies to internal combustion engine vehicles. The decision, aimed at spurring demand across buses, cars, and trucks, is expected to be formally clarified soon, sources told TNN . The proposal was among key action points discussed in a high-level meeting chaired by Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba and attended by senior officials from Niti Aayog, the road transport ministry, and the power ministry. The meeting was convened amid concerns over the country's slow EV penetration — just 7.6 per cent in 2024 against a 2030 target of 30 per cent. While EV adoption is relatively strong in the two- and three-wheeler segments and urban buses, progress in four-wheelers and electric trucks remains sluggish. A source said that Niti Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam supported a proposal by road transport secretary V Umashankar that removing the EoL limit for EVs, particularly privately owned older buses, could stimulate fresh demand in the segment. In parallel, the power ministry is expected to expedite the extension of Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) norms to cover urban freight vehicles, buses, and trucks — a move intended to tighten emissions control across commercial transportation. Strategies for EV adoption There was also consensus at the meeting to pivot away from incentives alone, and instead focus on mandates and disincentives to push EV adoption. One strategy under consideration is to saturate five major cities with electric buses, urban freight vehicles, and para-transit EVs, supported by rapid deployment of charging infrastructure and fast chargers. Officials stressed the need to localise battery manufacturing, encourage new battery technologies, and address the high upfront cost of EVs — particularly for e-trucks and buses — by improving access to finance. In a follow-up meeting chaired by financial services secretary M Nagaraju, public sector banks raised concerns about financing challenges. They sought standardisation of EV batteries, cost reductions, and incentives to offset the expense of battery replacements — typically required every 6-7 years and comprising 40-50 per cent of an EV's cost. With the EV ecosystem still maturing in many regions, the government's shift in approach could prove pivotal in meeting its ambitious 2030 electrification targets.
Time of India
03-08-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
To drive sale of EVs, government to clarify they are exempt from 15-year 'end of life' norm
. NEW DELHI: In a bid to increase the penetration of electric buses, cars and trucks, and to spur their sales, government is likely to clarify soon that the 15-year 'End of Life' (EoL) regulation isn't applicable to EVs. The power ministry will also expedite extending the CAFE norms (regulations designed to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions) to urban freight vehicles, trucks and buses. These were among the steps finalised at a recent high-level meeting chaired by Niti Aayog member Rajiv Gauba amid concerns over the slow progress of EV penetration in the country, which was barely 7.6% in 2024, as against the target of 30% by 2030. While EV penetration is higher for two- and three-wheelers and buses, it has been slow for four-wheelers, with e-trucks not having taken off so far. Sources said that responding to an observation from road transport secretary V Umashankar that most over 15-year-old buses are privately owned, Niti Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam suggested that if the 15-year EOL regulation is not applied to EVs, it may spur sales. Umashankar also held that a mandate for EV adoption works best at places where a certain level of penetration and ecosystem are in place. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like When the Camera Clicked at the Worst Possible Time Read More Undo Sources said there was a consensus to move from incentives to mandates and disincentives for faster EV adoption and for strategies to have saturation in five cities for buses, para-transit and urban freight vehicles. A source said there was unanimous agreement on the need for fast expansion of charging infrastructure, deployment of fast chargers, development of new battery technologies to reduce import dependence and easier finance for e-buses and e-trucks. Days later, the finance ministry held talks with banks to address their reluctance to finance EVs and the issue of higher interest rates. At the meeting chaired by financial services secretary M Nagaraju, banks urged govt to standardise batteries, bring down vehicle costs and announce some incentive for purchase of new batteries, considering that batteries usually have to be replaced in 6-7 years and account for 40-50% of the cost of EVs.
