India is expected to become 1 one of the global hotspots for electric mobility, supported by concerted efforts by governments at the national, state, and city levels to decarbonise the transport sector by adopting electric mobility and increasing India’s reliance on renewable energy. Complementing the efforts being taken by the government, public and private sectors, this policy brief endeavours to address the most critical operational issue of the availability of a robust EV charging infrastructure in cities. This brief for policymakers is the summary of a joint study led by UCLA in collaboration with Ola Mobility Institute 2 to better understand the potential costs and savings of, and the charging infrastructure needed for electrification of on-demand mobility services 3 . This study identifies strategic locations for the installation of EV charging stations in Delhi, through scientific modelling and a data-driven approach, that is required to meet the same ride-sharing demand with a fully electric fleet. The framework developed in study can be applied to other cities and can help a city cater to the charging requirements of high-utilization vehicles such as on-demand mobility (offered by ride-hail and rideshare platforms). By strategically locating charging stations along high-demand corridors within a city, the government can also ensure high utilization of the charging stations. Overall, through the adoption of e-mobility, a city can witness reduction in air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions while reducing costs and increasing pay-offs for both drivers and transport network companies. E-mobility also has the promise to increase the reliance on renewable energy and introduce new revenue streams for the power sector. At the national level, e-mobility reduces reliance on import-dependent fossil fuels making the country energy secure, unlocks sustainable livelihood opportunities and makes cities more livable.
Electrification of on-demand mobility in Delhi: Identifying Strategic Locations for Public EV Charging Stations
Published:
8th Oct 2020
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