What Is PUC Certificate in India
A Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate is a mandatory government document confirming that a vehicle’s tailpipe emissions sit within the permissible limits set by the Central Pollution Control Board. It is required for every internal combustion engine vehicle under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. The certificate records measured […]
Role of Critical Minerals in Electric Vehicles
Critical minerals are the naturally occurring elements that clean energy technologies cannot run without. They have no viable short-term substitutes and they sit under heavy supply concentration risk. For electric vehicles specifically, the role of critical minerals in electric vehicles centres on five battery inputs (lithium, nickel, cobalt, manganese, and graphite), the rare earth elements […]
EV Charging Infrastructure in India
India had over 29,000 public EV charging stations as of early 2026, up from about 5,000 in 2022, a near six-fold expansion of EV charging infrastructure in India in three years. Yet rollout still trails adoption. With 2.3 million EVs registered in 2025 and the ratio at roughly one charger per 235 EVs, India is […]
What Is Vehicle Fitness Certificate in India
A vehicle fitness certificate in India is a mandatory compliance document issued by the transport authority to confirm that a vehicle is safe for road use and meets prescribed emission standards. It is granted after a structured inspection of mechanical systems, structural condition, and pollution levels. The certificate is essential for commercial vehicles throughout their […]
What Is an Automated Testing Station in India?
An Automated Testing Station (ATS) in India is a government-authorized facility that uses calibrated automated systems to assess vehicle fitness through tests such as braking, emissions, suspension, and steering, with minimal human intervention. Traditional manual inspections lacked consistency and were susceptible to manipulation. ATS removes inspector subjectivity entirely, producing tamper-resistant digital records that both the […]
Vehicle Scrappage Obligations for Auto OEMs
Vehicle manufacturing is no longer limited to production and sales. Responsibility now extends across the entire lifecycle of a vehicle, including its final stage of disposal. This shift is driven by circular economy models, extended producer responsibility, and increasing regulatory pressure on sustainability. Policies around scrappage are emerging as a direct response to how climate […]
How to Reduce Automotive Carbon Emissions: Driving Habits & Industry Solutions
Reducing automotive carbon emissions begins with how vehicles are driven and maintained on a daily basis, and extends to the technologies used in vehicles, the way they are manufactured, moved through supply chains, and finally recycled. Driving patterns, vehicle choice, factory energy use, logistics movement, and end of life handling all contribute to the total […]
How EPR Compliance Works in India
EPR compliance in India operates through government-regulated digital portals that track recycling obligations, credit fulfilment, and reporting status of registered entities. After obtaining registration from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), businesses must declare product quantities and meet assigned recycling targets through authorised recyclers. Compliance performance is continuously monitored through these portal systems. Operational Mechanism […]
How to Reduce Scope 3 Emissions in Automotive
Reducing Scope 3 emissions in automotive is not about one department fixing one problem. These emissions come from everywhere the vehicle touches before and after manufacturing. Raw materials, supplier factories, transport of parts, how the vehicle is used, and how it is dismantled at end of life all add to this footprint. Because these activities […]
How Companies Achieve Net Zero Targets
Companies achieve net zero targets by working through their emissions in a practical order rather than treating it as a single goal. They start by cutting fuel use in operations, improving electricity sources through renewables, and fixing inefficiencies inside plants and fleets. Attention then shifts to the supply chain where most emissions sit across materials, […]