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Indian capital promotes EVs to tackle severe air pollution

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Indian capital promotes EVs to tackle severe air pollution

Delhi authorities announce $1.57bn budget and other plans

Delhi’s smog-shrouded traffic in December, one of the most polluted times of year.  © Reuters

NEW 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.