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India Vehicle Registration by Fuel Type
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This product details the total number of vehicle registrations across India, meticulously categorized by the fuel variant used by the vehicle. It provides a crucial look into the shifting dynamics of the Indian automotive sector and the adoption rates of alternative and traditional fuels. The data is suitable for time-series analysis, tracking trends from January 2014 through to July 2023. This information originates from the Government of India Vehicle Registration website, VAHAN PARIAVAHAN.
Columns
- Month: The month of vehicle registration.
- CNG ONLY: The count of vehicles registered using only Compressed Natural Gas (CNG).
- DIESEL: The count of vehicles registered using only Diesel fuel.
- DIESEL/HYBRID: The count of vehicles registered using Diesel with a Hybrid fuel option.
- DUAL DIESEL/CNG: The count of vehicles registered using both Diesel and CNG fuel types.
- ELECTRIC(BOV): The count of vehicles registered using only Electric power.
- ETHANOL: The count of vehicles registered using only Ethanol fuel.
- LPG ONLY: The count of vehicles registered using only Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG).
- NOT APPLICABLE: The count of un-categorized vehicles registered.
- PETROL: The count of vehicles registered using only Petrol fuel.
- PETROL/CNG: The count of vehicles registered using Dual Fuel Petrol and CNG.
- PETROL/ETHANOL: The count of vehicles registered using both Petrol and Ethanol.
- PETROL/HYBRID: The count of vehicles registered using Petrol with hybrid fuels.
- PETROL/LPG: The count of vehicles registered using both Petrol and LPG.
- SOLAR: The count of vehicles registered powered by Solar energy.
- FUEL CELL HYDROGEN: The count of vehicles registered using Hydrogen fuel cells.
- LNG: The count of vehicles registered using Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG).
- METHANOL: The count of vehicles registered using Methanol.
- DUAL DIESEL/LNG: The count of vehicles registered using both Diesel and LNG.
Distribution
The dataset is structured for easy use, typically provided in CSV format. It features 19 distinct columns and contains 115 valid records, representing monthly registration counts over the defined time range. Data quality is excellent, with zero missing or mismatched values reported across the numerical count fields.
Usage
Ideal applications include detailed market research into automobile sales trends and fuel consumption patterns in India. This data is invaluable for policy formulation related to alternative fuel adoption and infrastructure development. It is highly suitable for statistical modelling of energy transition trends, enabling analysts to forecast future demand for different fuel types, including Electric and Hybrid vehicle segments. It is also excellent for data visualization and storytelling projects focusing on environmental and energy policies.
Coverage
The geographical scope covers all vehicle registrations across India. The time range spans from January 2014 up to July 2023. The data is segmented purely by the fuel type or combination of fuel types used by the registered vehicle, offering granularity in analyzing fuel preferences over time.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Automotive Industry Analysts: To evaluate market share and growth rates of vehicles based on fuel type.
- Government Officials and Policy Makers: To monitor the effectiveness of incentives promoting alternative fuels.
- Energy Sector Professionals: To plan future fuel distribution networks and charging infrastructure (especially for Electric and CNG).
- Academic Researchers: For econometric studies on transportation economics and national energy policy impacts.
- Data Journalists: To create insightful reports on India’s transition to greener mobility.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- India Vehicle Registration by Fuel Type (2014-2023)
- Indian Automotive Fuel Trends Data
- VAHAN Vehicle Registration Counts: Fuel Segmentation
- India Alternative Fuel Vehicle Adoption Tracker
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Original Data Source: India Vehicle Registration by Fuel Type
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