Indian capital promotes EVs to tackle severe air pollution

Electric vehiclesDelhi authorities announce $1.57bn budget and other plansDelhi's smog-shrouded traffic in December, one of the most polluted times of year. © ReutersKIRAN SHARMAJuly 15, 2026 13:08 JSTNEW DELHI -- The Delhi government, which administers India's capital region, is intensifying efforts to combat its alarming air pollution, including a new 150-billion-rupee ($1.57 billion) electric-vehicle push targeting vehicle emissions, a leading polluter.