INDIA LEAPS AHEAD: TRANSFORMATIVE MOBILITY SOLUTIONS FOR ALL

India can reduce its passenger road-based energy demand by 64% and carbon emissions by 37% by 2030 by adopting a 'transformative' mobility paradigm. This approach emphasizes a shift from private vehicle ownership to a system based on shared, electric, and connected services. The report outlines a three-phased implementation strategy (2017–2032) focusing on system integration, shared infrastructure, and scaled manufacturing. Key recommendations include establishing a central data sharing institution, implementing 'feebates' and ZEV credits, and developing standardized swappable batteries for 2- and 3-wheelers. The proposed 'change model' utilizes a national learning platform and regional 'lighthouse' change labs to scale economically viable solutions from the state to the national level.

• By pursuing a shared, electric, and connected mobility future, India could reduce anticipated passenger road-based energy demand by 64% and carbon emissions by 37% by 2030.
• The transition to a transformative mobility paradigm would result in an annual reduction of 156 Mtoe in diesel and petrol consumption by 2030, saving approximately USD 60 billion that year, with cumulative savings from 2017–2030 reaching USD 330 billion.
• The report proposes a three-phased approach to change: Phase 1 (2017–2019) focuses on capturing economically viable opportunities; Phase 2 (2020–2023) scales these and refines 'nearly economic' actions; and Phase 3 (2024–2032) achieves comprehensive national adoption.
• To accelerate the transition, the report recommends establishing a central data sharing institution and Unified Metropolitan Planning Authorities (UMTAs) to enable seamless booking, payment, and modal integration.
• The report suggests implementing 'feebates'—revenue-neutral rebates for efficient vehicles funded by fees on inefficient ones—and Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) credits to incentivize manufacturers to produce cleaner fleets.
• Standardized, smart, swappable batteries for 2- and 3-wheelers could reduce the initial purchase price of these vehicles by as much as 70%, targeting a segment that constitutes roughly 80% of India's domestic automobile sales.
• A proposed 'change model' involves a National Learning Platform to coordinate policy and a network of state-level 'lighthouse' change labs to pilot and validate integrated system solutions before national scaling.
• Integrating electric vehicles with the grid through vehicle-grid integration (VGI) and smart charging can help India meet its renewable energy targets and reduce the cost of integrating variable RE supply.

APA

Bhardwaj, A., Juyal, S., Pal, S., Singh, D. M., Singh, S., Abramczyk, M., Chitkara, A., Laemel, R., Newcomb, J., & Stranger, C. (2017). INDIA LEAPS AHEAD: TRANSFORMATIVE MOBILITY SOLUTIONS FOR ALL. RMI. https://rmi.org/app/uploads/2017/05/NITI_RMI_India_Mobility_Report_2017.pdf

Chicago

Bhardwaj, Amit, Shikha Juyal, Sarbojit Pal, Dr. Manoj Singh, Shashvat Singh, Marshall Abramczyk, Aman Chitkara, et al. INDIA LEAPS AHEAD: TRANSFORMATIVE MOBILITY SOLUTIONS FOR ALL. RMI, 2017. https://rmi.org/app/uploads/2017/05/NITI_RMI_India_Mobility_Report_2017.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{bhardwaj2017india, author = {Bhardwaj, Amit and Juyal, Shikha and Pal, Sarbojit and Singh, Dr. Manoj and Singh, Shashvat and Abramczyk, Marshall and Chitkara, Aman and Laemel, Ryan and Newcomb, James and Stranger, Clay}, title = {{INDIA LEAPS AHEAD: TRANSFORMATIVE MOBILITY SOLUTIONS FOR ALL}}, institution = {RMI}, year = {2017}, month = may, url = {https://rmi.org/app/uploads/2017/05/NITI_RMI_India_Mobility_Report_2017.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }