Experts suggest that it could worsen declining demand in the country for such vehicles. Read more at straitstimes.com.
NEW DELHI - A government-commissioned report that recommends a ban on diesel-powered four-wheelers has put a cloud over their future in India, with experts suggesting it could worsen declining demand in the country for such vehicles.
The report also recommends that no diesel city buses be added to the public transport fleet in urban areas from around 2033. “We really need to ban the most polluting fuels,” she told The Straits Times, suggesting that a ban on diesel passenger vehicles by 2027 should be “doable” provided owners who have bought it recently and manufacturers with unsold inventory are fairly compensated.
“Such a proposal signals a strong intent from the government, indicating it is looking at an eventual ban on diesel passenger vehicles. People are even less likely to buy them now,” added Ms Garg. Reports have suggested that the government is considering discontinuing a subsidy scheme for EVs from April 2024, a move that could further slow down sales.
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