Rohan Rao

Program Manager – Electric Mobility

Bio

Rohan is a Program Manager working on Electric Mobility projects with the Sustainable Cities and Transport team at WRI India. He works on analyzing the evolution of Electric Vehicles ecosystem in India and formulating policies for it through data analytics.

Prior to joining WRI, Rohan worked with the New York City Department of Transportation as a consultant to develop a machine learning model to predict cycling volumes in Brooklyn and Queens. He is interested in utilizing spatial tools and a data-driven approach in improving cities’ transportation infrastructure and promoting equitable communities.

Rohan holds a bachelor’s in Civil Engineering from Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, Mysore and a master’s in Urban Planning from New York University with a specialization in Urban Transport and Data Science.

Outside of his interest in mobility systems, Rohan avidly follows all sports and the travails of Manchester United in particular.

Blogs

Accelerating Electrification of Small Commercial Freights in India
by Rohan Rao, Dr. Parveen Kumar and Pawan Mulukutla - January 14, 2022
Tata Motors recently unveiled a comprehensive range of 21 new commercial vehicle models across different segments with an emphasis on its ‘Power of 6’ program. In line with this strategy of low-emission and high productivity, they are working on developing multiple

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Accelerating Electrification of Small Commercial Freights in India

Assessing the Viability of Using Autorickshaws for Urban Freight Delivery in India

Decarbonizing India’s Road Freight

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