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Strategic Scheme to Decarbonize Indian Road Freight: Using a Techno-Legal Framework

Sarvesh ShawDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Delhi Technological University, Delhi, IndiaShaant MittalDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Delhi Technological University, Delhi, IndiaShobhin BansalDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Delhi Technological University, Delhi, India

Vol 7 No 4 (2023): Volume 7, Issue 4, April 2023 | Pages: 168-173

International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology

OPEN ACCESS | Research Article | Published Date: 02-05-2023

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Abstract

The transportation sector is one of the largest contributors to carbon emissions globally and road freight specifically contributes significantly to India's carbon footprint. The Indian Road freight industry is growing rapidly but is contributing significantly to CO2 emissions. With the pressing need to mitigate climate change, it is imperative to focus on decarbonizing the road freight sector in India. This research aims to explore the technological changes required to achieve this goal. The study will examine current technologies and innovations such as electric vehicles, alternative fuels, and efficient logistics management systems, and assess their potential for reducing emissions in the Indian road freight sector. Additionally, the study will also evaluate the feasibility of implementing these technologies in the Indian context, including infrastructure and policy requirements. Furthermore, the study will also identify potential barriers to adoption and propose solutions to overcome them.

Keywords

Decarbonization, Carbon emission, Carbon capture technologies and policies, Indian road freight, ZETs


Citation of this Article

Sarvesh Shaw, Shaant Mittal, Shobhin Bansal, “Strategic Scheme to Decarbonize Indian Road Freight: Using a Techno-Legal Framework” Published in International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology - IRJIET, Volume 7, Issue 4, pp 168-173, April 2023. Article DOI https://doi.org/10.47001/IRJIET/2023.704027

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