Are we chasing after the right vehicle in Delhi?

Take a look at the real picture through these infographs about pollution in the Delhi air.

Sulekha Nair|Dec 16, 2015, 18:55:33 IST

"It is not fair for the rich to buy luxury cars and pollute Delhi”, a bench headed by Chief Justice of India, mentioned on Wednesday while spelling out measures to curb rising pollution in the National Capital Region till 31 March, 2016 which includes banning new registration of all diesel SUVs and luxury cars with engine capacity of 2000 cc.But are four-wheelers contributing to the pollution?[caption id="attachment_2547898" align="alignnone" width="640"] Courtesy: Urbanemissions.blogspot.in[/caption]Here's a look at what the real picture is on the ground in Delhi:[caption id="attachment_2547882" align="alignnone" width="638"] Courtesy: Urbanemissions.blogspot.in[/caption]Heavy duty vehicles like trucks were the bigger culprits with regard to emissions in Delhi in 2015:[caption id="attachment_2547894" align="alignleft" width="632"] Courtesy: Urbanemissions.blogspot.in[/caption]

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