The road to green mobility

India has the potential to become a leader in EV manufacturing, but it requires strategic investments in technology, infrastructure, and human capital

- VIPIN SONDHI GEETANJALI KIRLOSKAR Respectively chairman, Council on Green Mobility, CII Green Business Centre, & co-chair, Council on Green Mobility, and CMD, Kirloskar Systems Private Limited

INDIA STANDS AT a pivotal moment in its transition towards green mobility — an imperative not only for environmental sustainability but also for economic growth and global leadership in manufacturing and green technologies. The successful adoption of battery electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, strong hybrid electric vehicles, fuel cell vehicles, and ethanol-driven vehicles (flex fuel vehicles or FFVs and electrified FFVs), along with compressed natural gas/liquefied petroleum gas-powered mobility solutions, will be instrumental in reshaping India's transportation landscape while ensuring scalability and sustainability.

Given India's diversity, geographically and in terms of mobility needs, our approach must be multi-faceted. The adoption of green mobility solutions will depend on specific user applications, from urban mobility and commercial fleets to personal vehicles and long-haul transport. Likewise, different segments — two-wheelers, three-wheelers, four-wheelers, light commercial vehicles, and buses — require tailored strategies for meaningful progress.