NEW DELHI (AP) — In an affluent neighborhood in Delhi, electric vehicle charging stations near a popular shopping area were busy with drivers powering up their scooters, trucks and cars. Delhi adopted a new policy on July 1 that aims to make the vast majority of newly registered vehicles electric by 2027. Severe air pollution in Delhi frequently forces school closures, construction bans and emergency public health measures, especially during the winter months. She said electric vehicles accounted for about 12.7% of Delhi’s new vehicle sales in the 2026 financial year, compared with 8.3% nationally. Most vehicle charging now happens at night, when solar power is unavailable, forcing the dependence on thermal power plants to meet demand.