Electric Bike Adoption in Indian Metros: Impact on Air Quality
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Electric Bike Adoption in Indian Metros: Impact on Air Quality
Electric bikes are gradually becoming popular in Indian metros as a mode of last-mile commute. This is not only because they are environment-friendly but also because they offer a cheaper and more efficient alternative to petrol/diesel-powered two-wheelers.
A recent study by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) and the Rocky Mountain Institute India (RMI India) shows that electric two-wheelers can help reduce air pollution in Indian cities.
According to the study, if all two-wheelers in Delhi were electric, it would lead to a reduction of over 1,200 premature deaths every year and avoidable health-care costs of Rs. 2,700 crore (US$400 million).
The study also found that electric two-wheelers generate 80% less greenhouse gas emissions than petrol two-wheelers.
So, what is holding back the widespread adoption of electric two-wheelers in Indian cities?
The upfront cost of electric two-wheelers is still higher than that of petrol two-wheelers. However, this gap is gradually narrowing as battery prices continue to fall.
Another challenge is the lack of infrastructure for charging electric two-wheelers. This is slowly being addressed with the setting up of public charging stations in some cities.
The CEEW-RMI India study recommends a number of policy measures to promote the adoption of electric two-wheelers in Indian cities, including:
- Providing financial incentives for the purchase of electric two-wheelers
- Mandating the sale of a certain percentage of electric two-wheelers by two-wheeler manufacturers
- Creating a favourable policy environment for the development of charging infrastructure
With the growing awareness of the benefits of electric two-wheelers, it is only a matter of time before they become the preferred choice for last-mile commute in Indian cities.
A recent study by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) and the Rocky Mountain Institute India (RMI India) shows that electric two-wheelers can help reduce air pollution in Indian cities.
According to the study, if all two-wheelers in Delhi were electric, it would lead to a reduction of over 1,200 premature deaths every year and avoidable health-care costs of Rs. 2,700 crore (US$400 million).
The study also found that electric two-wheelers generate 80% less greenhouse gas emissions than petrol two-wheelers.
So, what is holding back the widespread adoption of electric two-wheelers in Indian cities?
The upfront cost of electric two-wheelers is still higher than that of petrol two-wheelers. However, this gap is gradually narrowing as battery prices continue to fall.
Another challenge is the lack of infrastructure for charging electric two-wheelers. This is slowly being addressed with the setting up of public charging stations in some cities.
The CEEW-RMI India study recommends a number of policy measures to promote the adoption of electric two-wheelers in Indian cities, including:
- Providing financial incentives for the purchase of electric two-wheelers
- Mandating the sale of a certain percentage of electric two-wheelers by two-wheeler manufacturers
- Creating a favourable policy environment for the development of charging infrastructure
With the growing awareness of the benefits of electric two-wheelers, it is only a matter of time before they become the preferred choice for last-mile commute in Indian cities.
Sep 02, 2023
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