By 2027, the Indian government wants to outlaw diesel automobiles.

Diesel engines are being phased out over time as hybrid and electric cars become more common.

In order to encourage greener transportation, a government group has suggested banning diesel vehicles

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by 2027 in cities with a population of over a million people. By the end of this decade,

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no diesel city buses should be operating in metropolitan areas, according to the research.

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The administration has not yet accepted this report, though.

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The panel's suggestions, according to the government, are futuristic.

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A final decision on whether to enact such prohibitions must be made after extensive discussion

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Currently, diesel-powered vehicles contribute to about 40 per cent of sales in India

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