Headquarters
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
Darbari Seth Block, Core 6C,
India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road,
New Delhi - 110 003, India
Though India's foremost effort to decarbonize the transport sector – the electrification of road vehicles – is being pursued vigorously by both central and state governments. And since there is no cost-effective EV option for heavy trucks, especially those engaged in long haul freight, this initiative is only applicable to passenger and smaller freight vehicles. Any low-carbon freight transport option will need massive investment in supporting infrastructure, as well as a long gestation period.