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A vicious toxic 'lead' cycle: Illegal lead battery factories, pollution and 'unauthorised' e-rickshaws

We take a look at the unregulated ecosystem of lead factories in the country, the uptick in its demand (due to the rise in e-rickshaws), detrimental repercussions and the potential for crores of revenue if the industry was effectively put under regulations.

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Inside India’s messy electric vehicle revolution
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Inside India’s messy electric vehicle revolution

A million electric rickshaws sprang up out of nowhere and are now being used by 60 million people a day. The government and vehicle makers are struggling to catch up.
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