Singapore — The government of New Delhi, India’s capital city, on Monday approved an electric vehicle policy aimed at combating air pollution that is projected to lower demand for transportation fuels, both oil and gas, in coming years if implemented successfully. Receive daily email alerts, subscriber notes & personalize your experience. Register Now The Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy 2019 comes shortly after the city was engulfed by heavy pollution that shut schools and affected everyday life, and at a time when India’s car sales have been falling due to a slowing economy. The main goal of the EV policy, which was drafted in 2018 and circulated for public consultation, is to improve Delhi’s air quality and lower transportation sector emissions, according to a summary document from Delhi’s transport ministry. The policy will aim to make battery electric vehicles or BEVs comprise 25% of all new vehicle registrations by 2024, […]