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65% buyers at risk, China dependence: Industry opposes Delhi govt’s 2028 petrol two-wheeler ban proposal
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65% buyers at risk, China dependence: Industry opposes Delhi govt’s 2028 petrol two-wheeler ban proposal

The Indian Express·Gayathri Mani·25 days ago
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The Delhi government’s proposed ban on the sale of new Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) two-wheelers from April 2028 has drawn sharp opposition from manufacturers and stakeholders, who said it would upend a market that accounts for roughly 65% of two-wheeler buyers — many of whom depend on such vehicles for their livelihoods — The Indian Express has learnt. They also argued that India’s still-import-dependent battery and rare-earth supply chains, heavily reliant on China, are not yet equipped to support a transition at this scale, sources said. As per the proposed Electric Vehicle (EV) policy 2.0, only electric two-wheelers will be permitted for new registrations in Delhi from April 2028. Similarly, CNG autos will be banned from January 2027. The government had released the draft policy for suggestions and feedback from the public on April 11; the window will close in three days. Once implemented, it will be valid till 2030. Currently, the existing policy has been extended till June 30.…

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