Green Transport Transition: A Comparative Analysis of Kerala with Other Selected States
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https://doi.org/10.54536/ijsrd.v3i2.4135Keywords:
Electric Vehicles, Ev Infrastructure, Green Transport, Kerala, Sustainable Transportation, Urban MobilityAbstract
The transportation sector in India is a significant contributor to environmental pollution, primarily due to its reliance on fossil fuels. With growing awareness of climate change, the adoption of green transportation has emerged as a vital strategy for reducing carbon emissions. This research paper based on secondary data, investigates the penetration of green transport in greenery state, Kerala relative to other Indian states. It analyses key factors such as green vehicle registration trends, the development of charging infrastructure, government policies, and green initiatives in public transport. The study also explores the adoption of green vehicles, the policy measures driving the shift, and the challenges hindering the transition. This study reveals that while Kerala has achieved relatively good annual growth in green transport, it still lags behind some of the larger states. It found that limited charging infrastructure, low consumer green awareness and modest government incentives are hampering green transition. So there may be some room for more policies, incentives and support for the EV ecosystem. The findings offer valuable insights into Kerala’s comparative performance in promoting sustainable transportation, highlighting best practices and areas for improvement.
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