Dirty air has finally become an issue in Indian election manifestos, along with perennial subjects such as temple-building and farmers’ incomes. Sales of such smaller electric vehicles continue to rise. Two years ago, India’s plan envisaged a "transformative" target of making all three-wheeler vehicles electric by 2030. The latest subsidy plan focuses mainly on public transport for rickshaws, cars and buses, and on two-wheelers only for personal usage. If India’s politicians want to make the air breathable again, they need to give drivers somewhere to plug in.

Source: Economic Times May 06, 2019 04:10 UTC