From DW REV – Cars & Mobility.

Delhi is one of the most polluted cities in the world, with vehicles responsible for nearly half of its air pollution. But instead of replacing millions of cars and trucks, a new approach is gaining attention: converting existing vehicles into electric ones.

At workshops near the Indian capital, old diesel trucks are being retrofitted with electric powertrains — extending their lifespan while cutting emissions and costs. The process is faster and significantly cheaper than buying new electric vehicles.

But can retrofitting scale fast enough to make a real impact? And could this approach offer a blueprint for other megacities struggling with pollution and the cost of electrification?

0:00 — The Missing Piece?
India’s EV transition problem
0:20 — Turning Old Trucks Electric
What retrofitting actually is
0:45 — Why Delhi Needs It
Pollution, traffic, and emissions
1:30 — The Cost of Driving
Impact on workers and drivers
2:30 — Why EV Adoption Is Slow
Infrastructure and policy gaps
3:20 — A Different Solution
Retrofitting vs buying new EVs
4:00 — How It Works
Cost, process, and efficiency
4:40 — Scaling the Idea
Challenges and regulations
5:20 — Who’s Already Using It
Companies adopting retrofitted trucks
6:00 — The Biggest Barrier
Charging infrastructure
6:30 — What Comes Next
Can this model scale globally?

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