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The Climate Question: Why are electric scooters, mopeds and rickshaws booming?

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07/04/2024 GMT

Why are electric scooters, mopeds and rickshaws booming?

BBC World Service - The Climate Question, Why are electric scooters, mopeds and rickshaws booming?

How electric two-wheelers are taking over in India...and helping the climate

More than fifty per cent of the two-wheelers in India are already electric. Why has the transition to more climate-friendly vehicles been so swift and what can we learn from it?

Delhi’s roads are being taken over by electric mopeds, scooters and rickshaws. More than fifty per cent of two- and three-wheelers are already electric, and the market is expected to continue growing. It’s good news for the fight against climate change. Why has the transition to green vehicles been so swift in India and what can the rest of the world learn from it? 

Graihagh Jackson speaks to reporter Sushmita Pathak, who’s been chatting to those who’ve made the switch to electric as well as those who haven’t. Akshima Ghate from the RMI Foundation and Louise Ribet of C40 cities explain why these small vehicles are so popular and what countries like India and others gain from encouraging electric uptake. From better air quality and healthier children to energy security and manufacturing expertise, there are many benefits beyond mitigating climate change.  

Presenter: Graihagh Jackson 
Producer: Ben Cooper 
Researcher: Octavia Woodward 
Editors: Sophie Eastaugh and Simon Watts 
Sound Engineer: Tom Brignell 
Production Co-Ordinator: Brenda Brown 

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