Did you know that your car emits about 4.6 metric tons of carbon dioxide per year? Amidst rising environmental concerns, electric vehicles (EVs) are being considered as viable alternatives as they have a smaller carbon footprint than fossil fuel vehicles. But are they a practical option for India? To understand more about the EV ecosystem in India, Columbia Global Centers | Mumbai caught up with Dr. Tom Moerenhout, Adjunct Assistant Professor at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA).

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