Asian economies account for 75% of the world's carbon dioxide emissions, which is approximately 795 million tonnes. Out of this, India emits about 291 million tonnes, constituting 36% of the total emissions from Asia. In India, over the past decade, CO2 emissions from the transportation sector alone have tripled.
The dominance of the informal sector in handling e-waste including EV batteries creates unsafe working conditions and poor logistics. Therefore, there is a need to formalise the informal sector. To achieve this, formal recycling companies can collaborate with informal sector collectors to responsibly collect batteries in an eco-friendly manner.
By 2030, electric vehicles (EVs) are set to lead the demand on India's power grid. However, peak-hour charging of EVs can create pressure on the grid, risking power outages and reduced charging efficiency. Hence, upgrading the grid to support the demand from EVs and shifting to renewable energy is crucial to make it truly sustainable.
Electric vehicles are excellent at lowering #AirPollution & #NoisePollution on the road. But have we considered what #EVs are capable of & what they are not? Learn more about EVs next week. Have you considered switching to an electric vehicle, & why? Comment below and let us know. #Ather #OLA #SustainableMobility
