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India could save 1.7 million lives by going all-electric by 2045, ICCT report says
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A new ICCT report estimates that India could prevent 1.7 million deaths by 2050 if it transitions to 100% zero-emission vehicle sales by 2045. The shift would also reduce road transport pollution significantly.
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India could save 1.7 million lives by going all-electric by 2045, ICCT report says
India could prevent 1.7 million deaths between now and 2050 by transitioning to 100% zero-emission vehicle sales by 2045, according to a new report by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). Released on July 29, the report highlights that road transport pollution currently causes over 1.6 million premature deaths annually in India. The shift to all-electric vehicles would also reduce particulate matter and nitrogen oxide emissions by 80-90% by 2050. The ICCT's regional analysis underscores the health and environmental benefits of accelerating India's EV adoption.
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