Chandan is a senior analyst in the Pembina Institute's transportation program and is based in Vancouver. He recently completed his PhD in Resource and Environmental Management from Simon Fraser University. He has a master's degree in energy economics and policy from University College London and a master's in renewable energy systems from Loughborough University, U.K. As a part of his thesis, he developed a LDV adoption model to simulate the long-term impacts of transport policies in Canada.
Contact Chandan Bhardwaj
cell: 778-798-1984 • email: chandanb@pembina.org
Chandan Bhardwaj's Recent Publications
6 key factors holding back charging infrastructure for fleets Electric road freight depends on a grid-ready charging network, yet deployment has been sluggish
The rate of adoption of zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles is contingent on confidence in access to charging stations. But six key factors threaten to slow down deployment.
Canada’s Pathway to Net-Zero for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Trucks and Buses The drive to clean transportation in 2040
The Pembina Institute’s ZeroX2040 strategy provides guidance on how Canada can get on track to transition the medium- and heavy-duty vehicle sector to zero-emission vehicles and offers actionable policy recommendations that will enable the federal government to achieve its climate goals.
Turning yellow school buses green could be the kickstart the auto industry needs Ontario can score a win for climate and the economy by using its automotive hub to drive growth in electric buses
After a summer of raging wildfires linked to climate change, and in a province that is the automotive hub of the country, Ontario can and should do much more to accelerate the electrification of heavy buses and trucks. And investing in the electrification of school buses is a good place to start - of all the classes and sub-classes of large vehicles, school buses are one of the easiest to electrify.
Power Boost Electric school buses and the revitalization of small- and medium-size businesses in Ontario’s auto industry
Ontario’s medium- and heavy-duty vehicle manufacturing sector is well situated to take advantage of an industry in transition given the province’s well-established infrastructure and labour force. Our new report shows that accelerating the electrification of school buses can be done cost effectively, help revitalize small- and medium-size businesses in the heavy-duty auto sector, lower carbon emissions, and make a meaningful contribution to positive health outcomes.
British Columbia’s Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero- Emission Vehicles 2023 Consultation Paper Pembina Institute comments and recommendations
The Pembina Institute supports the B.C. government’s intent to legislate requirements that will advance the electrification of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. However, the key features of the proposed policy do not make sufficient allowance for the variability in market readiness to transition to zero-emission among trucks and buses, nor does it adequately address the need for more charging and refuelling infrastructure.