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Nearly 4 in 10 Delhi EVs are two-wheelers, data shows; experts back EV adoption
29 Jun 2026
| The Economic Times
Mr Sharif Qamar, Associate Director, Transport and Urban Governance Division, TERI stated that, with transport contributing about 25% of Delhi's winter air pollution, the electrification of the city's predominantly two-wheeler fleet could substantially reduce vehicular emissions.
Read moreEV freight transition gains urgency as 16,900 trucks entering Delhi daily generate 23% of transport emissions
29 Jun 2026
| Down to Earth
According to the report Towards Cleaner Freight in Delhi: Assessing Interstate Truck Emissions and Mitigation Strategies, jointly prepared by TERI, APAG and IIT Delhi, nearly 16,900 trucks enter Delhi daily, contributing 23% of the city's transport emissions.
Read moreDelhi’s truck with pollution: regional freight, not transit traffic the reason, says study
29 Jun 2026
| The Hindu
Delhi's truck pollution problem is no longer driven primarily by ageing diesel vehicles merely passing through the city, but by an increasingly regional freight network, according to a joint study by the Air Pollution Action Group (A-PAG), IIT Delhi, and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).
Read moreNo new registrations of petrol and diesel 2-, 3-wheelers as Delhi goes electric
29 Jun 2026
| Mint
Mr Sharif Qamar, Associate Director of Transport and Urban Governance Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), said the Delhi EV Policy is a forward-looking initiative aimed at improving air quality by prioritizing zero tailpipe-emission technologies. He welcomed the decision to reserve direct fiscal incentives for EVs, describing it as a significant step toward cleaner air.
Read moreTERI, A-PAG and IIT Delhi to Launch Landmark Study on Interstate Truck Emissions in Delhi
27 Jun 2026
| DigiTIMES
The report presents one of the most comprehensive assessments of interstate truck emissions in Delhi, drawing upon official RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) toll data, traffic counts, driver surveys, and real-world tailpipe emissions measurements using an indigenously developed Portable Emissions Monitoring System (PEMS).
Read moreCarbon Markets, Climate Finance, Digital Innovation Book Discussion, Strategic Dialogue and ESG Leadership Initiative
25 Jun 2026
| London Climate Action Week 2026
The event, organized by The Energy and Resources Institute, brought together global leaders to discuss carbon markets, climate finance, digital innovation, and ESG leadership. It highlighted international collaboration to accelerate climate action and sustainable development.
Read moreCalangute locals discuss proposal to study carrying capacity
22 Jun 2026
| The Times of India
The Calangute panchayat held a special gram sabha to discuss a proposal for a scientific carrying-capacity study of the village. The panchayat had received a proposal from TERI to conduct the study, with residents calling for it to be free from political influence.
Read moreNew study shows how microplastics are smuggling toxic metals into the Brahmani River
20 Jun 2026
| Research Matters
A collaborative study by researchers from Auburn University, Nalanda University, Manipal Institute of Technology, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), and Nagaland University has revealed that microplastics are accumulating in the river’s sediments, acting as chemical sponges that absorb dangerous pollutants.
Read moreTERI Unveils Corporate Sustainability Leadership Programme 2026 Focused on ESG, AI, and Carbon Markets
19 Jun 2026
| Global Agriculture
Building on the success of its Executive ESG Certification Programme conducted in 2025, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) launched the second cohort of its flagship Corporate Sustainability Leadership Programme "Navigating ESG, AI & Carbon Markets", a three-month hybrid certification programme designed to equip professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to lead sustainability transformation in an increasingly complex business environment.
Read moreTERI Unveils Corporate Sustainability Leadership Programme 2026 Focused on ESG, AI, and Carbon Markets
19 Jun 2026
| Global Agriculture
Building on the success of its 2025 Executive ESG Certification Programme, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) has launched the second cohort of its flagship three-month hybrid certification programme, “Navigating ESG, AI & Carbon Markets,” aimed at equipping professionals to lead sustainability transformation in a rapidly evolving business landscape.
Read moreBesides energy security, the clean transition in the trucking sector would also ensure clean air." Sharif Qamar
16 Jun 2026
| HT Auto
In an exclusive interaction with HT Auto, Mr Sharif Qamar, Associate Director, Transport and Urban Governance Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) explains how stricter truck fuel-efficiency norms can strengthen India's energy security, cut emissions, accelerate EV adoption and boost clean mobility.
Read moreRs 9,585 crore NCR scheme to scrap 2.07 lakh old trucks, buses; BS-VI, electric replacements only
16 Jun 2026
| The Tribune
According to a 2018 joint report by Automotive Research Association of India and TERI, the transport sector contributes 14% of PM2.5, 40% of carbon monoxide, and 63% of nitrogen oxide emissions in the NCR. Within that, trucks and buses account for 36% of PM2.5 emissions despite making up only 3% of the total fleet.
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