Digital Product Passport for Batteries
A digital product passport (DPP) for batteries is a structured digital record that tracks a battery’s full lifecycle, from raw material extraction through manufacturing, use, and recycling. Linked to the physical battery by a QR code, it holds data on material composition, carbon footprint, state of health, supply-chain due diligence, and end-of-life instructions. The digital […]
PARIVARTAN Scheme: Delhi NCR Truck and Bus Replacement Rules
The Centre’s ₹9,585 crore PARIVARTAN scheme aims to replace older commercial trucks and buses across Delhi NCR with cleaner vehicles. However, the benefits available to an owner depend on the several factors, including the vehicle’s emission norm and registration location, how it exits the scheme, whether the replacement is new or used and runs on […]
Vehicle Circularity Passport
The vehicle circularity passport, formally the Digital Circularity Vehicle Passport, is a digital record introduced by the EU End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation (EU) 2026/1738. It becomes mandatory for vehicles placed on the EU market from 1 September 2032. It carries circular-economy information about the vehicle, including material composition, recycled content and instructions for removing and replacing […]
What Is WLTP
WLTP stands for Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure, a laboratory testing standard used to measure a vehicle’s fuel consumption, pollutant emissions, carbon dioxide output and electric driving range. The test is conducted on a chassis dynamometer under defined driving phases and accounts for factors such as vehicle weight, aerodynamics and optional equipment. In India, […]