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Increasing growth of conventional ICE mode of transport due to rising population is a major contributor to the global carbon emissions. Road transport accounts for approximately 74% of transportation sector related GHG emissions. India’s target of achieving 30% EV share out of newly registered vehicles by the year 2030 as well as national commitments at COP26 for the reduction of total projected carbon emissions by 1 billion tonnes from now to 2030 could be accelerated by switching to electric vehicles. Approximately 1 million EVs were registered in India till March 2022(Vahan Database). Out of the total EVs registered in India, Uttar Pradesh accounts only for 27%.
Lucknow is one of the model EV city under the State EV policy. It is one of the cities identified for multi-modal public transportation under FAME India Scheme. This study utilises a mix methodological approach to assess EV readiness of Lucknow. Based on two scenarios, this study gives an overview of future EV projections in Lucknow by comparative assessment of both scenarios. This study serves the purpose of capacity need assessment for Lucknow.
Keywords: EV, electric vehicle, readiness, Lucknow, infrastructure.
