Clean Mobility

30TH MAR 2026: ARTICLES: WHAT IF YOUR ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) COULD CHARGE ITSELF, JUST BY STANDING IN THE SUN?

A powerful idea. A futuristic dream.

And a reality that’s closer — yet also farther — than most people think.

After 15 years in mobility and clean mobility combined, here’s the truth few want to say out loud:

Solar cars won’t replace EV charging anytime soon.

But they can massively reduce grid dependence — if we fix the fundamentals...more...

07TH NOV 2025: WORK: FROM SYSTEMS TO LIFESTYLES - MAKING TRAVEL SUSTAINABLE FOR INDIA'S COMMUTERS

For nearly two decades, I have worked in India's mobility ecosystem — from planning Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) to shaping sustainable mobility policies through my work with Government, policy entrepreneurs, infrastructure funds, Concessionaires and MSME organisations.

The past few years have been especially defining -

At Sthaar Consulting, our mission has been to help reimagine transport systems that are safe, inclusive, and low-carbon - notable consulting/research contributions for Council of Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) and Indians Highway Management Company Ltd. (IHMCL)

And through Kwanzaa Lifestyle, we extended that philosophy into everyday life — designing travel products made from sustainable materials for corporates committed to environment goals, so that every journey, no matter how small, can be a step towards sustainability.

Together, both journeys share a simple belief: “Sustainability in travel begins not just with infrastructure — but with the choices commuters make every day.”...more...

04TH NOV 2022: WORK: GLOBAL REVIEW OF GNSS BASED ROAD PRICING TO ARRIVE AT POTENTIAL TECHNOLOGY FOR DISTANCE BASED TAX REGIME IN INDIA'S ZEV FUTURE - 70 PAGE STUDY FOR CEEW

In the inaugural session of the 15th Urban Mobility India Conference and Expo 2022, the Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs and Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Mr Hardeep Singh Puri also launched, "India's EV Transition: Managing Fuel Tax Revenue Loss”. The minister discussed about the future revenue alternatives for oil companies which is discussed in Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) report in the form of distance based taxes, GST, electricity taxes etc.

The study can be downloaded here: https://www.ceew.in/publications/recovering-fuel-tax-revenue-loss-from-ev-transition-in-india

We are honoured that our experts have supported the study that came to this conclusion about suitability of GNSS for Road User Charging (RUC) - especially as we transition from fuel-driven ICEs to electric vehicles. Our analysis suggests that a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) is best suited for a long-term transition to a Distance Tax regime in India. 

We prepared a detailed analysis of the use of satellite-based positioning - and other technologies - in distance-based tolling and RUC in India and around the world. It was a pleasure working together with a team of European experts including, Mr. Norbert Schindler, GNSS Consulting. 

We drew upon the experiences in Europe and the USA in using GNSS technology for distance-based road user charging. We have come a long way since 2001, when Switzerland first deployed a distance-based tax using satellite-positioning in 2001. Germany launched its revolutionary GNSS-based tolling system ("LKW Maut") in 2005. Today, there are 10 nationwide tolling/charging schemes operating in Europe based on GNSS (as summarized here: https://www.gnss-consulting.com/using-satellite-positioning-in-all-electronic-tolling/)

Singapore and Indonesia are the first Asian countries to implement a GNSS-based charging scheme, with India currently preparing to do the same. Also in the United States, satellite-based Road User Charging is getting a lot of attention, with three states already having such systems in operation for Electric Vehicles.

Other interesting insights from the study:

"The exponential growth of EVs in the vehicle stock will create a new challenge for the exchequer – revenue lost in fuel taxes on petroleum products. This loss in revenue is almost equal to the funds allotted in the transport budget for viability gap funding for cluster buses in 2020–21"

"A distance-based tax is the best alternative to compensate for the revenue loss from fuel taxes" 

04TH JUL 2022: ARTICLES: CAN INDIA's EV MARKET HELP IT REACH NET-ZERO BY 2070?

Our Co-founder & Managing Director, Mr. Sainath Gurav had shared his views on India's net-zero goals to Automotive World a leading UK based magazine that covers sustainable mobility initiatives worldwide. In this report he emphasised, 

• How Indian Government launched FAME scheme that promote electric and hybrid vehicle technology manufacturing, is useful as many Indians struggle the keep up with the soaring price of EVs.

• How the greater market penetration for EVs could result in less funding for these subsidised initiatives and why we need to balance it out: keep subsidising through government initiatives but eliminate loss from fuel tax revenue if everyone goes electric.

• On India’s younger generation being well read on the effects of climate change and is willing to make lifestyle changes to contribute towards sustainable living.

• Why more organisations and consultants in India need to work towards sustainable mobility goals, requiring alternate green fuels like hydrogen and ethanol alongside EVs to support sustainable mobility initiatives.

You can read the complete report by Elle Farrell-Kingsley here: www.automotiveworld.com/articles/can-indias-ev-market-help-it-reach-net-zero-by-2070/