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Bengaluru's public transportation system is struggling to keep up with the city's growing employment opportunities and urban expansion, and severe traffic congestion is hurting workforce productivity, livability and competitiveness. This paper highlights the critical need for integrated planning and bringing jobs closer to mass transit through the adoption of transit-oriented development…

India plans to deploy 50,000-60,000 e-buses in the coming years. As e-bus deployment is a capital-intensive exercise, effective and innovative financing pathways become critical for scaling up India’s e-bus ambitions successfully.

This working paper aims to understand the early-stage challenges in India’s e-bus financing from financier and operator perspectives, drawing from various…

The global demand for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) is expected to increase because of the rising demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy. Therefore, effective integration of circularity in the supply chain of LIBs is crucial to secure critical minerals, decrease primary mining demand, and reduce the environmental impact. WRI India hosted a panel discussion titled “Lithium-ion…

‘The proceedings summarize the reflections of stakeholders from a workshop hosted in October 2023 by WRI India in partnership with the Youth for Unity and Voluntary Action (YUVA). The intention of the workshop was to explore collaborative maintenance models for the ecological restoration of underused public open spaces in Mumbai’s low-income communities (R&R colonies, transit…

Electric three-wheelers, particularly electric rickshaws, are a crucial mode of affordable and shared mobility in Indian cities, serving over 3 million people in their daily commutes. They are popular both in urban centers and remote areas, providing essential connectivity between small towns and villages.

E-rickshaws contribute significantly to environmental sustainability and…

Auto-rickshaws are a key mode of affordable and shared mobility in Indian cities, serving up to 25 percent of all motorized trips. They are especially popular among women and other vulnerable groups who have lower vehicle ownership and diverse travel needs that public transport networks do not meet.

Electric auto-rickshaws (e-autos) offer significant environmental and socio-economic…

Based on WRI India’s work in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Kerala, the report drives the case for integrating equity into climate action planning, enabling Indian city officials, planners, consultants and community members to deepen their understanding of urban climate hazards, its causes and its impact on communities

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The working paper, identifies specific battery technologies that are preferred for powering e-buses in different geographical locations across the world and assesses their performance under different environmental conditions. The paper studies how different stress factors contribute to the ageing of batteries and their overall impact on the automotive life of e-bus batteries. It also provides…

The global transportation sector, responsible for 25% of energy consumption and 28% of greenhouse gas emissions, faces climate challenges. Freight vehicles, 3% of the vehicular population, contribute significantly to emissions. The e-FAST India initiative, launched on September 7, 2022, addresses these concerns, focusing on road freight electrification. NITI Samvaad, part of the initiative,…

Bengaluru is one of the fastest-growing cities in India. The pressure of urbanization has impacted not only the natural resources and ecological networks in the city region but also the city’s liveability.

To tackle these challenges, Bengaluru joined the C40 Cities network in 2017 and as part of its commitment, is preparing a data-driven, inclusive, and collaborative climate action plan…