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A transportation revolution is needed in Delhi that will result in better “walkability,” public trans-
portation, railways, roads, and better cars in order to guarantee a positive growth rate towards
achieving India’s net zero emissions by 2070. These “better cars” probably include a lot of electric
models as well.

What is an electric vehicle?

■ A battery replaces the fuel tank in an EV, which runs on an electric motor instead of an
internal
combustion engine.

■ Because they have fewer moving parts and are better for the environment,
EVs typically have low
operating costs.
■ An EV in India uses about 80 paisa of fuel for every kilo-
meter. Compare this to the price of gasoline,

which is currently more than 100 rupees
per litre in Indian cities, or 7-8 rupees
per kilometer to operate a

vehicle powered by gasoline.

The Need for Electric Vehicles in Delhi growth initiatives in the city when it has the
highest percentage of degraded quality of life
1. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, by environmental perspective.
which consists of 17 Sustainable Development
Goals, was adopted by the General Assembly in 2. The global EV30@30 campaign, which seeks
September 2015. (SDGs). The new Agenda places to have at least 30% of new vehicle sales be
a strong emphasis on a comprehensive strategy electric by 2030, is supported by a small
for achieving sustainable development for all, number of nations, including India. At the
building on the idea of ‘’Leaving no one COP26 in Glasgow, India endorsed, Panchamrit,
behind. which stands for five elements to combat
climate change.

“ There are 17 goals and these particular goals
draw attention towards taking the initiative to At the Glasgow summit, India proposed a
use EVs. Goal 3: Good health and number of ideas, including using
well-being, Goal 7: Affordable renewable energy to meet 50%
and Clean Energy Goal 11: of the country’s energy
Sustainable Cities and needs; cutting carbon
Communities, Goal 13: emissions by 1 billion
Climate Action and Goals tonnes by 2030, and
17: Partnership to Achieve reaching net zero by
Goals. India has signed a 2070. Delhi will be
treaty to implement 17 legally bound to pass
SDG goals in the country. EV bills in the

legislature and enforce
Delhi has a moral duty
to promote sustainable such acts in Delhi.

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