Our work in the transport sector aims at low-carbon modes of transport that are sustainable and inclusive in nature. We have pioneered policy research in this sector with expertise in issues related to energy efficiency and emissions modeling. Among others, our focus areas include electric vehicles, railways, urban transport.
Trucks have gradually become a dominant mode of freight transport, replacing the railway, the traditional bulk commodity carrier. Crisscrossing through the country, trucks are responsible for nearly 40 percent of carbon emissions and air pollution in the urban areas.[1]
Global dependence on fossil fuels in the transport sector has been a key driver of climate change and air pollution. In India, motorized transport accounts for a large share of the country’s total GHG emissions. Therefore, the swift replacement of internal combustion engines (ICE Vehicles) with Electric Vehicles (EVs) is imperative to decarbonize India’s transport sector.
Roads and railways bind a nation and bring people together. They facilitate the achievement of SDGs, as without adequate mobility, SDGs cannot be achieved and sustained.
TERI's survey on consumer perception of electric vehicles (EVs) revealed that issues like upfront cost, battery replacement, and range anxiety are topmost concerns for people considering buying an EV.
In the post-COVID scenario, the predicted demand of the three-wheeler sector might increase and a shift of commuters from app-based taxies may be expected. To promote electric mobility in India, auto-rickshaws can play a vital role as frontrunners.
7-9 February 2024 | New Delhi
TERI Energy & Environment Data Diary and Yearbook (TEDDY) is an annual publication brought out by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) since 1986. TEDDY presents latest information on energy supply sectors (coal and lignite, petroleum and natural gas, power and renewable energy sources), energy demand sectors (agriculture, industry, transport, residential, and commercial sectors), and environment (local and global). It seeks to support policy research and decision-making by providing policymakers and researchers with the data which can be used to develop actionable solutions.
TERI, in collaboration with Department of Posts, Government of India as a technical partner, and Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation as a knowledge partner, is preparing a roadmap to electrify the existing Mail Motor Service (MMS) fleet.
At the heart of an electric vehicle's performance is its battery—an integral component that can determine how far you can go in your vehicle, how quickly, and how efficiently. A study by the Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) highlights that improper maintenance and lack of awareness about battery ageing can lead to a 20% increase in downtime.
Derived from renewable resources such as biomass and agricultural waste, biofuel provides a cleaner alternative to conventional fossil fuels in our energy palette for meeting needs, whether it is surface mobility, aviation, shipping, or even power production, says Mr IV Rao, Distinguished Fellow, Transport & Urban Governance Division, TERI and Mr Subhash Kumar, Senior Advisor, ISMA
In collaboration with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), MBRDI is establishing a Centre of Excellence in New Delhi dedicated to charging infrastructure. This center will provide specialised training programs on the maintenance of charging infrastructure, aiming to certify 60 young professionals this year.
Testing and prevention methods need an upgrade, says Mr IV Rao, Distinguished Fellow and Mr Sharif Qamar, Fellow and Associate Director, Transport & Urban Governance Division, TERI.
A recent study conducted by TERI found that the present freight tariff policy is divorced from market realities and is an important factor behind such a decline. Railways can play a very crucial role, says Dr Rahul Chakraborty, Associate Fellow; Ms Shreya Gupta, Research Associate and Mr Shri Prakash, Distinguished Fellow, Transport & Urban Governance Division, TERI.
The big question is whether such traffic jams can be avoided? When the common citizens of a city and the workers engaged in managing the traffic system are aware of which places in the city are likely to be waterlogged, can the severity of this problem be reduced by giving them better training and taking some technical assistance? Mr Sharif Qamar, Associate Director of Transport and Urban Management Department of TERI, said we should understand that only a certain number of private vehicles can be allowed to ply within the limits of any city.
India’s dependency on imported fossil fuels is mounting incessantly. The petroleum products consumption in the country has increased about 38.2% from the past decade, resulting in a substantial expenditure on oil imports.
Biodiesel is one of the alternative fuels that can be produced from non-edible sources, waste oils, animal fats, etc. India’s government is emphasizing energy security with a target of reducing the usage of fossil fuels and import burdens.
Surge in demand for mobility and the consequent consumption of fossil fuels for powering transport vehicles is massive and is increasing rapidly with time. However, with geopolitical tensions, shrinking crude oil reserves, and negative impacts of vehicular emissions on global and local pollution has influenced scientific community to explore alternative and sustainable fuels for the transport sector.
India’s rapid urbanization and economic growth has accelerated both passenger and freight transport demands, which have led to the need for prioritizing adoption of low carbon technologies, also strengthening the country’s energy security.
India’s dependency on imported fossil fuels is mounting incessantly. The petroleum products consumption in the country has increased about 38.2% from the past decade, resulting in a substantial expenditure on oil imports.
India has the 2nd largest road network in the world. Amongst the different types of roads, the National Highways extending to 1,44,634 km has contributed significantly to India’s rapid economic development. The rapid pace of construction of highways is enabling integration of the local economies of far flung towns and villages into the national economy.
