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NITI Aayog calls for adoption of lower-emission technologies to achieve net zero emissions by 2070
Feb-13-2026

The government’s premier think-tank - NITI Aayog in its latest report has said that as part of India's commitment to achieve net zero emissions target by 2070, the transition strategy in the transport sector should begin with the phased elimination of polluting diesel vehicles and the adoption of lower-emission technologies such as CNG, hybrids, and electric vehicles.

The report suggested that the subsequent phase should advance with the use of biofuels through flex fuel vehicles, high Bio-CNG blends, and hybrid flex fuel models, alongside continued growth in EV adoption. It said the final phase should ensure full deployment of zero-emission vehicles such as EVs, hydrogen-based vehicles, FFVs, and CBG-based models.

As India accelerates toward its Net Zero goals, the report said it is essential to evaluate transport technologies not just through the lens of tailpipe emissions, but across their entire life cycle. A life cycle assessment approach provides a comprehensive view of environmental impacts, spanning vehicle production, fuel or electricity generation, use-phase emissions, and end-of-life treatment.

It noted that this is particularly relevant for emerging technologies like battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and hydrogen-based vehicles, whose environmental benefits vary significantly depending on energy sources and materials used. It said BEVs are often labelled as zero-emission vehicles due to their lack of tailpipe (tank-to-wheel) emissions, however, this is only one component of their environmental footprint.

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