TL;DR
India is advancing its sustainable mobility goals through a multi-fuel strategy, promoting EVs alongside CNG, hybrid, flex-fuel, and hydrogen vehicles with strong policy support and state incentives.
India is accelerating its transition towards sustainable mobility through a comprehensive multi-fuel strategy, as highlighted in the latest 'Automotive Electrification in India Market Report' by the India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA). The report emphasizes that while electric vehicles (EVs) are a core focus, the nation is also seeing increased traction in Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), hybrid, flex-fuel, and hydrogen-powered vehicles. This diversified approach caters to varying use cases and market maturities across different states.
Policy support and state-level initiatives are playing a crucial role in this shift, offering incentives for local EV manufacturing, investing in charging infrastructure, and developing dedicated mobility clusters. The updated Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFÉ 3) draft norms, effective April 1, 2027, further incentivize manufacturers to boost sales of zero and low-emission vehicles. Debmalya Sen, President of IESA, underscored the importance of policy in shaping consumer demand and steering India towards environmentally friendly transportation solutions.
