Tag: Ministry of Road Transport and Highways

India Sets Ambitious Road Safety Target for 2030 With New Delhi Declaration

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The declaration calls for accountability, enforcement and systemic reform, as India continues to record the world’s highest road fatalities, a challenge underscored at the BARS-hosted Confluence, where experts highlighted how pedestrians, cyclists, two-wheeler riders, gig workers and rural communities bear the greatest burden. India has formally committed to cutting road fatalities and serious injuries by […]

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Ola Electric’s 4680 Bharat Cell Battery Pack Secures ARAI Certification

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Ola Electric today announced that its indigenously developed 4680 Bharat Cell battery pack in 5.2 kWh configuration has received ARAI certification under the latest AIS-156 Amendment 4 standards issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. This certification clears the way for Ola to begin production and customer deliveries of vehicles powered by its […]

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CII Delhi EV Summit 2025: Delhi’s Transition to an EV Hub

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“Net zero by 2070 may look like a distant goal, but it is achievable only if we move decisively towards non-fossil fuel mobility. Electric vehicles, sustainable manufacturing, and responsible battery recycling will be the cornerstones of this transition.”  said Shri Harsh Malhotra, Hon’ble Minister of State, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India, […]

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New Safety Era: India to Launch Star Ratings for Heavy Vehicles and EVs  

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The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is planning to introduce a Safety Assessment Rating System for trucks and commercial vehicles, modelled on the country’s Bharat New Car Assessment Program (BNCAP), India’s indigenous star-rating system for passenger vehicles. “The idea is to encourage manufacturers to improve production quality and enhance vehicle safety standards. Similarly, the government […]

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