As the world celebrates Environment Day, India stands at a pivotal moment in its journey towards sustainability. This year, the spotlight shines brightly on electric vehicles (EVs), which are rapidly gaining traction as a key solution to the nation’s environmental challenges. With their potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, lower air pollution, and decrease reliance on fossil fuels, EVs represent a significant step forward in India’s quest for a cleaner, greener future.
Over the past few years, India has witnessed a remarkable surge in the adoption of electric vehicles. Government initiatives, including the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (FAME) scheme, have provided substantial incentives for both manufacturers and consumers. These efforts have resulted in a burgeoning EV market, with sales of electric two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and passenger cars on the rise.
One of the most promising developments is the increasing presence of electric scooters and motorcycles on Indian roads. Companies like Ather Energy and Ola Electric are leading the charge, offering innovative and affordable options that cater to the urban commuter. These vehicles not only help reduce carbon emissions but also address the growing concern of air quality in major cities.
Here are some quotes from the Industry experts:
Electric Vehicles (EVs) are a transformative force in the fight against climate change. By significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions compared to traditional combustion engines, EVs play a critical role in mitigating global warming. At Delta Electronics India, we are committed to advancing EV technology and infrastructure, contributing to a cleaner, more sustainable future. Our innovations in EV charging solutions are designed to support the widespread adoption of electric mobility, further reducing our carbon footprint and fostering a healthier planet.
World Environment Day serves as a critical platform for the EV industry to showcase its commitment to a sustainable future. As the mission of the EV industry synchronizes with the mission of World Environment Day attributing to sustainability, emission reduction and climate change It’s a day to celebrate the progress we have made in electrifying transportation and highlight the positive impact EVs can have on our planet. At Delta Electronics India, we see World Environment Day as an opportunity to raise awareness, inspire action, and accelerate the transition towards cleaner Transportation solutions.
Ms Manjula Girish, Business Head-EV Charging and Photovoltaic Inverter Division, Delta Electronics India
The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) plays a pivotal role in mitigating climate change. EVs produce zero tailpipe emissions, drastically reducing air pollutants compared to traditional internal combustion engine vehicles. This shift is crucial in decreasing the levels of greenhouse gases, primarily carbon dioxide, which are major contributors to global warming. Additionally, EVs align with renewable energy sources, further amplifying their positive environmental impact. When powered by electricity from renewable sources like wind, solar, and hydro, EVs can achieve near-zero emissions throughout their lifecycle. This integration supports global efforts to transition towards a more sustainable energy ecosystem. At Godawari Electric Motors, we are committed to driving this transformation by producing efficient and affordable electric 2-wheelers and 3-wheelers. Our goal is to provide eco-friendly transportation options that contribute to cleaner air and a healthier planet, while also addressing the mobility needs of a growing population. Together, we can pave the way for a greener, more sustainable future.
World Environment Day holds significant importance for the electric vehicle (EV) industry. It serves as a global platform to highlight the urgent need for sustainable practices and environmental stewardship, aligning perfectly with the core values and mission of the EV industry. This day emphasizes EVs’ critical role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, combating air pollution, and mitigating climate change.
For companies like us (Godawari Electric Motors), World Environment Day is an opportunity to showcase our commitment to creating a greener future through innovative electric mobility solutions. It allows us to engage with consumers, policymakers, and stakeholders to raise awareness about the environmental benefits of EVs, such as reduced carbon footprints and decreased reliance on fossil fuels. Moreover, this day provides a platform to discuss advancements in EV technology, share success stories, and promote the adoption of electric Vehicles. By highlighting our efforts and the positive impact of EVs on the environment, we can inspire collective action towards a more sustainable and eco-friendly transportation landscape.
Mr Hyder Khan, CEO, Godawari Electric Motors
Electric Vehicles (EVs) have a transformative impact on climate change, and Zypp Electric is leading this charge in India. As the country’s premier tech-enabled EV-as-a-Service platform, we are committed to achieving zero emissions and creating a carbon-free India. Our ecosystem of IoT and AI-enabled electric scooters, combined with strategically placed battery swapping stations, ensures efficient, low-maintenance, and high-performance last-mile delivery. This sustainable model not only lowers delivery costs but also significantly reduces urban pollution. With over 20,000 EVs and delivery pilots, we deliver packages in a manner that is both eco-friendly and cost-effective. By replacing traditional fuel-based vehicles, we are cutting down on greenhouse gas emissions and making cities cleaner and healthier. Through our innovative solutions, Zypp Electric is playing a crucial role in mitigating climate change and driving a greener future.
At Zypp Electric, World Environment Day isn’t just a celebration – it’s a call to action for the EV industry. Transportation is a major source of pollution, and EVs are the key to a cleaner future. This day highlights the urgency of tackling climate change. For the EV industry, it’s a chance to showcase the transformative power of electric mobility. We can raise awareness about the environmental benefits of EVs – reduced emissions, cleaner air, and quieter cities. World Environment Day also unites stakeholders – policymakers, businesses, and citizens. It’s an opportunity to collaborate on building a robust EV ecosystem – from charging infrastructure to battery recycling. We are proud to be at the forefront of this revolution. Our sustainable last-mile delivery solutions demonstrate the positive impact EVs can have. On World Environment Day, let’s reiterate our commitment to a greener future, one electric mile at a time.
Mr. Akash Gupta, Co-Founder and CEO, Zypp Electric
Electric vehicles (EVs) significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional vehicles, directly addressing climate change. India’s long-term low-carbon development strategy underscores the need for an integrated, efficient, and inclusive transport system to achieve net zero by 2070. Given that transportation is the fastest-growing major contributor to global climate change, accounting for 23% of energy-related carbon dioxide emissions, World Environment Day is vital for the EV industry as it offers a promising solution. By replacing internal combustion engines with electric motors, EVs help decrease reliance on fossil fuels and minimize harmful emissions. It also highlights the urgent need for sustainable practices and raises awareness about the environmental benefits of electric vehicles. This day emphasizes the role of EVs in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and combating climate change, fostering collaboration, innovation, and public engagement to drive the transition towards a sustainable future.
Mr. Dinesh Arjun, Cofounder CEO, Raptee
“At Yokohama, we embark on every journey as a collaborative step with sustainability. Aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, we are committed to reducing CO2 emissions by 38% by 2030 and achieving net zero emissions by 2050. Our manufacturing practices reflect this dedication; we invest significantly in conserving natural resources, increasing our utilization of renewable energy, and advocating sustainable methods throughout our supply chain. Notably, we stand out as one of the leading tire manufacturers in the Off-Highway Tires Sector with remarkably low water consumption in our operations.
Taking our corporate social responsibility seriously, we actively participate in various initiatives such as Rain Water Harvesting projects and Forever Forest programmes near our factories. In India alone, we’ve planted over 200,000 trees, contributing to the verdant landscape around our facilities. This effort involves our employees, customers, visitors, local government bodies, communities, and even school children. The Yokohama Group globally has a collective aim to plant 1.3 million trees worldwide by 2030, fostering a greener future for all.”
Mr. Anil Gupta, Vice Chairman, Yokohama India
“On this World Environment Day 2024, let us commit to the urgent task of restoring our land, fighting desertification, and enhancing drought resilience. Our land is our future, and our collective actions today will shape the health and prosperity of our planet for generations to come. We must understand the critical impact our choices have on the environment and prioritize sustainable practices to heal and protect our land,” said Mr. Sameer Aggarwal, Founder & CEO – Revfin Services
“At Revfin, our mission is to drive sustainable mobility through innovative financing solutions within the EV ecosystem. We are proud to support the ‘Shoonya – Zero Pollution Mobility’ campaign by NITI Aayog, which seeks to improve air quality by promoting the widespread use of electric vehicles (EVs) and advancing India’s transition to clean energy. By fostering awareness and embracing sustainable practices like utilizing green energy and EVs, we can secure a healthier planet. Let us pledge to make choices that restore and protect our land, ensuring a sustainable legacy for future generations. This day inspires us to embrace our role as #GenerationRestoration and take meaningful actions towards a more resilient and sustainable world.”
Mr. Sameer Aggarwal, Founder & CEO – Revfin Services
“On World EV Day, we celebrate the strides we’ve made in sustainable transportation. Our commitment to innovation in EV battery technology drives us toward a greener future. Together, we can reduce emissions, enhance energy efficiency, and ensure a cleaner planet for generations to come. Let’s continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in the world of electric vehicles.”
Mr VG Anil, CEO of ARENQ
“World Environment Day calls for industries to embrace sustainable development, with the technology sector leading the charge. At ESDS, we are committed to sustainability through a robust ESG framework and patented energy-efficient technologies. Our Vertical Scaling technology optimizes server resources, achieving around 30% energy savings by enhancing performance and efficiency, significantly reducing electricity consumption and carbon emissions. Precision measures such as air conditioning systems, power factor panels, and motion sensors have cut energy usage by 20% in our data centers.
Our commitment extends beyond numbers; by 2027, we aim to connect billions of smart devices, support India’s ‘Make in India’ initiative, and plant over a billion trees. Twelve years ago, we began transforming Ramshej from a barren land into a flourishing paradise, now home to thousands of trees and diverse biodiversity. This self-sufficient community forest, free from harmful chemicals, exemplifies our commitment to land restoration and biodiversity conservation.
This journey towards sustainability is not one that can be traversed alone. It requires collective action and industry-wide collaboration. As we observe World Environment Day, let us reaffirm our commitment to innovation that fosters ecological sustainability, shaping a resilient future for future generations,”
Piyush Somani, Chairman, CMD & CEO, ESDS Software Solutions Ltd.
Global warming is real and it is here. Many Indian cities are already facing the brunt. This is no longer a risk, it is an issue which demands the urgent need for collective efforts to mitigate its impact. Our planet’s well-being and future depend on our ability to switch to sustainable and eco-friendly solutions – electric vehicles being one of them.
While significant progress has been made, with businesses and governments recognizing electric vehicles as the future, more awareness is needed to ensure wider consumer adoption. However, consumer apprehension persists due to misinformation surrounding factors like range anxiety and charging infrastructure availability. Industry leaders, stakeholders and the government must collaborate to raise awareness, dispel myths, and showcase electric mobility’s economic and environmental benefits. We must move past debates and embrace this inevitable shift wholeheartedly.
On this World Environment Day, Magenta Mobility reaffirms our commitment to decarbonizing logistics through our safe, smart, and sustainable mobility solutions. Our vision is to help businesses adopt electric vehicles and transition to zero-emission transportation.
With our comprehensive and innovative service portfolio encompassing Logistics, Charging, and Technology, we empower businesses to achieve their sustainability goals, thereby contributing to the restoration of our planet.
Today, our fleet of 2,000+ vehicles has traveled 16 million clean kilometers across 17 cities and managed to keep 430 metric tons of carbon dioxide out of our air. Through our ambitious ‘Ab Ki Baar Dus Hazaar’ program, we aim to deploy 10,000 electric vehicles by September 2025, significantly amplifying our environmental impact.
Mr Maxson Lewis, Founder & CEO of Magenta Mobility
As we celebrate World Environment Day, it’s impossible to ignore the urgent need to protect our planet for future generations. The catastrophic effects of climate change are hitting us hard, and the automotive industry has a massive responsibility to drive positive change.
That’s why I’m really excited about the game-changing potential of electric vehicles for last-mile transportation. These eco-friendly EVs offer a promising path to slash emissions and alleviate the environmental burden caused by gas-guzzling vehicles. By making the switch to cutting-edge electric vehicles, we can dramatically reduce our carbon footprint, improve air quality, and pave the way for greener, more sustainable communities.
But we can’t tackle this alone. Overhauling transportation for a sustainable future demands an unwavering united effort from governments, businesses, and every single one of us. We need to join forces to build robust charging networks, create incentives that drive EV adoption, and spread widespread awareness about the mind-blowing benefits of electric mobility solutions.
And let’s not forget, the technology in this space is advancing at a blistering pace! We’re witnessing three-wheelers with crazy long ranges, massive load capacities, superior torque and ground clearance – meticulously designed to conquer the unique challenges we face in emerging economies. It’s legitimately mind-blowing!
So on this Environment Day, I urge you all to jump aboard this revolution. Let’s embrace electric vehicles wholeheartedly and get behind initiatives promoting environmental sustainability. Together, we can build a greener, more liveable world for ourselves and future generations. The time is now – choosing cutting-edge electric vehicles is an investment in the well-being of our planet and its inhabitants.
Dr Amitabh Saran, CEO & Founder, Altigreen
“As human-induced activity is resulting in the planet breaching 6 out of 9 boundaries for a re-generative earth, it is ironic we need a World Environment Day to remind us to live within the means of the planet and in harmony with all life on earth.
Narrow sighted focus on decarbonization or supply-side technology innovations like renewable energy adoption manipulates our perception of reality on the back of unchecked and rampant consumption-growth driven by a lopsided focus on GDP than on reducing inequality or inculcating mindful consumption whilst significantly enhancing circularity in every aspect of what we take out and consume from the planet.
Demand-side efforts are inherently more complex and often only possible through systems thinking and non-linear approaches in planning with a greater degree of care in execution. If capable of being implemented though, for example through the adoption of district energy systems within an urban setting to provide thermal comfort with remarkably higher efficiencies and also providing avenues for water, waste and energy circularity whilst accelerating renewable energy adoption, the benefits towards meeting the currently siloed goals around sustainability can be immense.
The innovation we need here is more seamless governance and regulatory models between ministries, centre, state and cities on one hand, alongside business models that cut across sectors and partnerships that transcend between for and not for profit entities.”
Sudheer Perla, Managing Director – Tabreed Asia & Country Manager – India, Tabreed
“The World Environment Day is a reminder of our duty towards safeguarding the planet and building a sustainable future for all. In the face of escalating environmental challenges, the need of the hour is to leverage technology and innovation to combat climate change and come up with sustainable energy solutions. Transitioning to renewables is encouraging but this is just the beginning. I believe now is the time to tap into the vast potential of biofuels. For a country like India which is blessed with abundant biofuel resources, it is imperative that we ramp up our reliance on this renewable energy source, not only to reduce carbon footprint but also to reduce our dependence on finite fossil fuels. The advantages of biofuels are manifold and far-reaching. They reduce greenhouse gas emissions, empower farmers, utilize waste efficiently, generate revenue, and create jobs. It is thus crucial to prioritize sustainable biofuel production, and innovative and purpose-driven startups can help achieve this target. Since startups bring fresh ideas, innovation and new technologies, they can advance biofuel production to meet the demand and minimize environmental impacts of fossil fuels for a sustainable future.”
Mr Kishan Karunakaran, CEO of Buyofuel.
When it comes to the urgent problem of air pollution, energy production and vehicle emissions must be recognized as the two main worldwide contributors. Accepting the transition to electric cars is a critical step in the direction of cleaner skies, especially when combined with sustainable energy sources. Electric car manufacturers come to light as change agents at this critical juncture and have a great deal of responsibility for directing our course toward a sustainable future. Through their advocacy of innovation and prioritization of environmentally conscientious practices, these firms contribute to both economic growth and the creation of a more ecologically conscious future. By working together and being steadfast in our commitment, we can steer the ship toward a future with lower emissions and more sustainability.
Mr. Anirudh Ravi Narayanan, CEO at BNC Motors
“The World Environment Day offers an opportunity to for all stakeholders to pause and rethink their impact on the planet. This is not a conversation limited only to the boardroom anymore, nor is it just a nod to a day on the calendar. We see people from all walks of life rising to alleviate the potential threat. For example, many individuals and businesses are now choosing electric vehicles (EVs) not only for their excellent performance but also because they understand that by opting for EVs, they will be operating a climate positive operation. At Euler Motors – enabling India’s transition to sustainable mobility is core to our vision. That said, efforts towards creating a more sustainable future are a collective agenda, an effort that requires polity, citizens and organizations of all sizes and across industries to make conscious and visible changes to current ways of working – in order that we leave a habitable planet for future generations. We should aim to never have a hotter day than the National Capital saw, because then cities would eventually become uninhabitable. The responsibility lies with all of us, today.”
Mr. Saurav Kumar, Founder & CEO, Euler Motors
The Road Ahead
As India continues its journey towards a sustainable future, the role of electric vehicles cannot be overstated. On this World Environment Day, it is essential to acknowledge the strides made in the EV sector and recognize the potential for even greater advancements. The collaboration between government bodies, private companies, and consumers will be crucial in accelerating the transition to electric mobility.
Electric vehicles are more than just a trend; they are a testament to India’s commitment to environmental stewardship and innovation. By embracing electric mobility, India is not only addressing its immediate environmental challenges but also paving the way for a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable future for generations to come.
