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An Interesting Scenario (Hypothesis) to Minimize adverse impact of Climate ChangeHow much Fuel and Foreign Currency, India can save if 10% Motor Vehicle (Cars & Motorcycles/Scooters) Riders commute through Bicycle by covering a distance of 15 km daily (on an average) and its' impact on our Environment. |
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An Interesting Scenario (Hypothesis) to Minimize adverse impact of Climate ChangeHow much Fuel and Foreign Currency, India can save if 10% Motor Vehicle (Cars & Motorcycles/Scooters) Riders commute through Bicycle by covering a distance of 15 km daily (on an average) and its' impact on our Environment. |
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To calculate the potential savings in fuel and foreign currency, as well as the environmental impact if 10% of motor vehicle riders in India switch to bicycles for daily commutes, we need to break this down into several key factors. Let’s assume some basic data for this scenario: Assumptions:
1. Fuel Savings Calculation Let’s calculate how much fuel is saved if 10% of motor vehicle riders switch to bicycles.
For each rider:
For 20 million riders:
Annual Fuel Savings:
2. Foreign Currency Savings India imports a significant portion of its oil, and the reduction in fuel consumption will directly reduce the amount of foreign currency spent on oil imports.
To convert this to foreign currency savings, let’s assume an average exchange rate of 1 USD = ₹83 (this varies, but we’ll use a standard exchange rate).
So, if 10% of motor vehicle riders switch to bicycles, India could save around ₹91,250 crore (or USD 11 billion) in foreign currency annually by reducing its fuel imports. 3. Environmental Impact Switching to bicycles would also have a significant positive environmental impact. Let's estimate the reduction in CO2 emissions:
Total CO2 emissions reduced:
This reduction in CO2 emissions is equivalent to taking around 4.5 million cars off the road in terms of emissions, which would significantly reduce air pollution and the carbon footprint. Summary of Benefits:
Conclusion If 10% of motor vehicle riders in India switch to bicycles for their daily 15 km commute, it could save approximately 9.125 billion Liters of fuel annually, resulting in a foreign currency savings of USD 11 billion. Additionally, it would have a substantial environmental impact by reducing 20.98 million metric tons of CO2 emissions, helping to combat air pollution and climate change. These combined benefits make a strong case for promoting cycling as a sustainable, economical, and eco-friendly mode of transport.
By: YAGAY andSUN - February 13, 2025
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