India's capital city, New Delhi, is taking drastic measures to combat its notorious air pollution crisis by aggressively promoting the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). In a bid to reduce the city's reliance on fossil fuels and mitigate the impact of millions of internal combustion engine vehicles on the environment, the Delhi government has unveiled a comprehensive plan to incentivize the switch to EVs. The initiative aims to encourage private and public sector companies to invest in electric buses, taxis, and private vehicles, with the long-term goal of making Delhi one of the world's cleanest cities. With air quality in the city often reaching hazardous levels, the push for EVs is seen as a crucial step towards improving the health and well-being of Delhi's residents.


Indian capital promotes EVs to tackle severe air pollution  Nikkei Asia