Representational photo: Electric vehicle expo, Japan

Photo: The Straits Times

Japan Looks To Ban Gasoline-Powered Vehicles; Bats For Hybrid Ones

The Japanese government is planning to rule out gasoline-powered vehicles by mid-2030s to curb net carbon emissions to zero before 2050. Likely to be planned by 2020 end, the scheme will replace conventional vehicles with hybrid and electric-powered automobiles. The government's move has been seen in line with the PM Yoshihide Suga's October-month commitment to slash carbon emissions. Reportedly, electric vehicles' share in Japan may increase… read-more

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 - 01:43 PM / by Harsh Vardhan

Tags: Japan, Electric Vehicles, carbon emissions, Boston Consulting Group

Courtesy: Hindustan Times