Centre will electrify its own fleet, states should follow example, says Tarun Kapoor, adviser in the PMO
1 month ago

Centre will electrify its own fleet, states should follow example, says Tarun Kapoor, adviser in the PMO

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Union government is planning to use electric vehicles for its operations, and will urge states to follow suit, Tarun Kapoor, adviser in the Prime Minister's Office said on Tuesday. States will be incentivized to electrify their government fleets through interest-free loans from the Centre, Kapoor told the EV industry at the FICCI National Conference on Electric Vehicles in New Delhi Kapoor said the industry needs higher goals to promote faster adoption and penetration of the zero-emission vehicles. Sulajja Firodia Motwani, chairperson of the FICCI Electric Vehicle committee, on Tuesday said India's EV penetration is approximately 7.3-7.5% today due to persistent efforts from both government and industry. Vahan portal data also shows 346,042 three-wheeler EVs were sold in FY25, after the union government's Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme—a subsidy scheme before PM E-drive—was activated on 1 April 2024.

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Indian EV market likely to touch Rs 20 lakh crore by 2030, will create THIS many jobs
4 days, 7 hours ago

Indian EV market likely to touch Rs 20 lakh crore by 2030, will create THIS many jobs

India TV News  

Union minister Nitin Gadkari today said the Indian electric vehicle market potential is likely to touch Rs 20 lakh crore and it will create around 5 crore jobs across the entire EV ecosystem by 2030. Addressing the '8th Catalyst Conference on Sustainability of E-Vehicle Industry - Evexpo 2024', Gadkari said the estimated electric vehicles finance market size will be around …

India needs Rs 16,000 cr capex to meet public EV charging demand by 2030: Report
1 week ago

India needs Rs 16,000 cr capex to meet public EV charging demand by 2030: Report

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India needs capital expenditure to the tune of Rs 16,000 crore to meet the country's growing public charging demand for electric vehicles and achieve the mission of over 30 per cent electrification by 2030, according to a report released on Monday. The FICCI report on "Electric Vehicle Public Charging Infrastructure: 2030 Roadmap" reveals that the current financial viability …

Pure EV Strengthens Hyderabad Presence
1 week, 5 days ago

Pure EV Strengthens Hyderabad Presence

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: PURE EV, one of India’s leading electric two-wheeler manufacturers, inaugurated its largest showroom in Hyderabad today. The showroom offers a one-stop destination for electric two-wheeler enthusiasts, showcasing PURE EV’s flagship products: ePluto, eTrance, ecoDryft, and eTryst. Rohit Vadera, Founder and CEO of PURE EV, highlighted the company’s vision, stating, “We take immense pride in PURE EV’s growing customer base …

Elon Musk's Tesla seeks showroom space in New Delhi, may be rethinking Indian market entry
1 week, 5 days ago

Elon Musk's Tesla seeks showroom space in New Delhi, may be rethinking Indian market entry

Firstpost  

Recent policy changes by the Indian government, aimed at attracting global automakers, could allow Tesla to import certain EVs at a reduced 15% tax rate if it commits to local investments Tesla is reportedly seeking a 3,000 to 5,000 square foot space for a consumer experience centre, along with a larger facility for vehicle deliveries and service operations. Image Credit: …

PMI Electro to supply 250 electric buses to Mumbai municipality
2 weeks, 4 days ago

PMI Electro to supply 250 electric buses to Mumbai municipality

Live Mint  

Delhi-based PMI Electro Mobility Solutions Pvt Ltd will supply 250 electric buses to Brihan Mumbai Electric Supply & Transport Undertaking, which operates the financial capital's bus services, in different lots by the end of the second quarter of FY26, according to a company press release. A total of ₹4,391 crore is allocated for the procurement of 14,028 electric buses by …

Delhi leads India in EV adoption: FICCI-Yes Bank report
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Delhi leads India in EV adoption: FICCI-Yes Bank report

Live Mint  

New Delhi, December 4 : The adoption of electric vehicles in India is surging, with Delhi emerging as the leader in EV penetration, according to a report by FICCI and Yes Bank. The report highlighted that Delhi has achieved an EV penetration rate of 11.5 per cent, driven by its adoption across multiple segments. Additionally, Gujarat, Odisha, Kerala, and Punjab …

Planning to buy an electric car? This government move may make EVs cheaper
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Planning to buy an electric car? This government move may make EVs cheaper

India Today  

In order to encourage global auto giants, including Tesla, to invest here, the Indian government announced the new EV policy in March 2024. While the new EV policy aimed at benefitting companies investing in building new plants, the government is now contemplating extending benefits to automakers building electric models at existing factories in the country, as per a report by …

India to expand EV policy for other automakers after Tesla doesn't turn up: Report
3 weeks, 3 days ago

India to expand EV policy for other automakers after Tesla doesn't turn up: Report

Hindustan Times  

The Centre is planning to expand its electric vehicle policy to also include automakers who currently manufacture, instead of just limiting it to ones willing to enter and build new plants, Reuters reported. A view of Tesla logo at an electric vehicle charging station between Los Angeles and Las Vegas in Baker, California, U.S., November 19, 2024 According to the …

Nation poised to hold more than half of global EV fleet by 2025
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Nation poised to hold more than half of global EV fleet by 2025

China Daily  

By Liu Yukun | China Daily | Updated: 2024-11-29 08:59 Potential car buyers check out an NEV in Xiangyang, Hubei province. YANG DONG/FOR CHINA DAILY International consulting firm Gartner recently forecast that global electric vehicle ownership would rise significantly to hit 85 million by 2025, with China accounting for over half of the global EV fleet. Experts highlight that as …

EV sales fall off a cliff in Delhi amid pollution emergency
1 month ago

EV sales fall off a cliff in Delhi amid pollution emergency

Live Mint  

No incentive, won’t buy. The double whammy arising from a lack of both state and central government support has led to fleet buyers pausing sales in Delhi, which has 8,000 registered electric cabs. Ajay Agarwal, chairperson of Federation of Dealers’ Association of India -Delhi, and owner of TREO Tata, told Mint that the withdrawal of incentives such as registration fee …

Chinese firms power Indonesia's EV sector
1 month ago

Chinese firms power Indonesia's EV sector

China Daily  

By LEONARDUS JEGHO in Jakarta and PRIME SARMIENTO in Hong Kong | China Daily | Updated: 2024-11-22 10:22 Chinese electric vehicles are powering Indonesia's EV industry and gaining ground among local consumers, industry executives say. Rubby Lie, branch head of Prima Wahana Auto Mobil, Wuling Motor's largest authorized dealer in Indonesia, shared optimism about rising local demand for Wuling and …

Chinese firms power Indonesia's EV sector
1 month ago

Chinese firms power Indonesia's EV sector

China Daily  

By LEONARDUS JEGHO in Jakarta and PRIME SARMIENTO in Hong Kong | China Daily | Updated: 2024-11-22 10:22 Chinese electric vehicles are powering Indonesia's EV industry and gaining ground among local consumers, industry executives say. Rubby Lie, branch head of Prima Wahana Auto Mobil, Wuling Motor's largest authorized dealer in Indonesia, shared optimism about rising local demand for Wuling and …

100 units of this EV delivered in Hyderabad. Not Tata Nexon, MG ZS EV, Mahindra XUV400
1 month ago

100 units of this EV delivered in Hyderabad. Not Tata Nexon, MG ZS EV, Mahindra XUV400

India Today  

JSW MG Motor India has delivered 100 units of the recently launched electric vehicle, the MG Windsor, in Hyderabad. Also, it emerged as the best-selling electric car in India in October with sales of 3,116 units, contributing almost 30% to the total electric car sales in the country during the month. Under Telangana Electric Vehicle & Energy Storage Policy 2020-2030, …

‘Marathon not a sprint’: Audi India head on EV adoption
1 month, 1 week ago

‘Marathon not a sprint’: Audi India head on EV adoption

Live Mint  

The slowdown in electric vehicle sales is temporary and the industry will grow over time, Audi India head Balbir Singh Dhillon said, pointing to the need for extensive charging networks and supportive government policies. In countries with high EV penetration like Norway and Iceland, strong charging networks and consistent government policies have helped, Dhillon said. Sparse charging network A sparse …

GoI planning to revisit EV policy, in a bid to attract Tesla, other international automakers
1 month, 1 week ago

GoI planning to revisit EV policy, in a bid to attract Tesla, other international automakers

Firstpost  

Under the current Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India, companies can import electric vehicles at reduced customs duties if they commit to certain investment and localisation targets Currently, eligible companies are allowed to import EVs costing $35,000 or more at a reduced customs duty rate of 15 per cent, compared to much higher regular rates. Image …

Make shared mobility part of sustainability discussions
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Make shared mobility part of sustainability discussions

Hindustan Times  

The recent announcement of the PM E-drive scheme marks a step towards sustainable mobility in the country. Their efforts to increase EV adoption started in 2015, when, owing to an increase in vehicular emissions, the central government launched the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India 1 Scheme to reduce pollution caused by diesel and petrol-operated vehicles and …

JSW MG Motor Delivers 100 Electric Cars on Dhanteras in Delhi
1 month, 3 weeks ago

JSW MG Motor Delivers 100 Electric Cars on Dhanteras in Delhi

Hindustan Times  

JSW MG Motor India has delivered 100 electric cars on Dhanteras in Delhi-NCR. The company's Windsor EV is the latest - and third - all-electric offering from JSW MG Motor India. The Windsor EV became the first passenger vehicle in India to get the company's BaaS option. Under BaaS, the Windsor EV is available from a starting price of ₹10 …

Mapping the Electric Landscape: A Deep Dive into India's EV Growth
2 months ago

Mapping the Electric Landscape: A Deep Dive into India's EV Growth

Hindustan Times  

India's electric vehicle landscape is undergoing a crucial transition, with the government implementing various initiatives to encourage EV adoption. The focus on incentivising battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and expanding charging infrastructure has provided much-needed momentum. However, there are significant disparities in EV infrastructure across the country, with some states lagging behind. The Delhi EV Policy offers substantial incentives for purchasing …

Shift toward EVs, particularly in China, could disrupt global oil market, energy report says
2 months, 1 week ago

Shift toward EVs, particularly in China, could disrupt global oil market, energy report says

The Independent  

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Will new incentives smoothen the EV ride?
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Will new incentives smoothen the EV ride?

Live Mint  

The ₹10,900 crore PM E-DRIVE scheme, launched last month to accelerate electric vehicle adoption, comes as the auto sector faces new growth challenges. Read this | India changes gears to a new EV policy focus In the first half of 2024-25, the top 15 districts accounted for 21% of total four-wheeler registrations. Of these, 13 saw a decline in non-EV …

Acceptability of new energy vehicles set to rise by end of decade: Survey
3 months ago

Acceptability of new energy vehicles set to rise by end of decade: Survey

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Majority of new car buyers, who participated in a study, were ready to accept new energy vehicles as the only option when considering a purchase by 2030, according to a survey. Around 83 per cent of the 1,000 prospective Indian buyers covered in the global survey said they will consider buying an NEV by the end of this …

Tata Motors pushes for e-taxi subsidy after exclusion from PM E-Drive
3 months ago

Tata Motors pushes for e-taxi subsidy after exclusion from PM E-Drive

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI : Tata Motors Ltd, India’s leading electric vehicle manufacturer, is engaging with the Centre to re-examine the e-taxi segment's exclusion from the ₹10,900 crore EV subsidy scheme approved by the cabinet on 11 September, two people close to the development said. The PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement, marking the third phase of the Faster Adoption …

EVs to reach cost parity with ICE in 2 years: Gadkari
3 months, 2 weeks ago

EVs to reach cost parity with ICE in 2 years: Gadkari

The Hindu  

With falling lithium-ion battery prices, electric vehicles can now maintain cost without subsidies but it is for the Finance and Heavy Industries Ministries to decide if incentives need to be given to electric vehicles, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Monday. Speaking at the annual session of Automotive Components Manufacturers Association at New Delhi, Mr. Gadkari, the Minister for Road …

Allow natural growth of India's e-vehicle sector to avoid becoming 'EV colony' for China: GTRI
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Allow natural growth of India's e-vehicle sector to avoid becoming 'EV colony' for China: GTRI

The Hindu  

The government should allow the domestic electric vehicle sector to grow naturally without relying on incentives as it would avoid India becoming an 'EV colony' for China, think tank GTRI said on Friday. By allowing market forces to steer the sector's growth, India can avoid becoming an 'EV colony' for China and carve out its own path in the global …

GTRI flags concern against India of becoming 'EV colony' for China
3 months, 2 weeks ago

GTRI flags concern against India of becoming 'EV colony' for China

Business Standard  

The government should allow the domestic electric vehicle sector to grow naturally without relying on incentives as it would avoid India becoming an 'EV colony' for China, think tank GTRI said on Friday. It also said the global EV market is undergoing a seismic shift, driven by the US, EU, and Canada imposing high tariffs and restrictions on imports of …

EV subsidies no longer required: Union Minister Gadkari
3 months, 2 weeks ago

EV subsidies no longer required: Union Minister Gadkari

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Union Minister of Road and Transport, Nitin Gadkari, on Thursday said that there is no need for further subsidies to push electric vehicle adoption in the country. “Consumers are now choosing electric and compressed natural gas vehicles on their own and I do not think we need to provide much subsidy for electric vehicles…,” Gadkari said at …

Indian clean transportation summit: ‘In Norway, incentives pushed EV adoption’
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian clean transportation summit: ‘In Norway, incentives pushed EV adoption’

Hindustan Times  

In 2023, 87% of all passenger cars sold in Norway were electric, making it the country with the highest EV market penetration in the world. Markus Nilsen Rotevatn, the Norwegian EV Association project lead, spoke with Snehil Sinha about the 15-year transition to EVs. That was the first EV in Norway, and this sort of “civil disobedience” paved the way …

India set the international best practice for driving the electrification of buses: Drew Kodjak
3 months, 3 weeks ago

India set the international best practice for driving the electrification of buses: Drew Kodjak

Hindustan Times  

The transition from fossil-fuelled vehicles to battery-powered EVs is a complex process that involves prioritising an auto segment that cuts emissions the most, formulating regulatory frameworks and incentives, ensuring economic viability and a just transition, providing adequate infrastructure to run these zero-emission vehicles, and generating green jobs and propelling economic growth in the process. India is considering a suite of …

Mint Sustainability Summit: EV adoption in India faces inadequate charging facilities, emergence of alternative fuels
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Mint Sustainability Summit: EV adoption in India faces inadequate charging facilities, emergence of alternative fuels

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The slow adoption of electric vehicles in India stems from the incessant need to find alternative fuels and the lack of adequate charging infrastructure in the country, according to industry leaders who spoke at the Mint Sustainability Summit 2024 on Tuesday. Subsidies not the answer However, Aanchal Jain, CEO of PMI Electro Mobility Solutions, a global technology company …

Karnataka has the highest number of EV stations in India: Bureau of Energy Efficiency
4 months ago

Karnataka has the highest number of EV stations in India: Bureau of Energy Efficiency

The Hindu  

With 5,765 charging stations, Karnataka has the highest number of public electric vehicle charging stations in the country, according to the Bureau of Energy Efficiency. The EV charging stations have been funded through various sources like the Union government’s Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles scheme, Bangalore Electricity Supply Company’s investments, and green cess funds from the …

Indians wanting their money back for undelivered Teslas shows how drastically the EV market changed
4 months, 1 week ago

Indians wanting their money back for undelivered Teslas shows how drastically the EV market changed

Associated Press  

HANOI, Vietnam — In April 2016, Elon Musk invited Indians to preorder the upcoming Tesla Model 3. To woo automakers like Tesla while also protecting domestic carmakers like Mahindra and Maruti Suzuki, India reduced its import duties to 15% from 70%-100% in March 2024 for EVs cheaper than $35,000 — as long the automaker commits to building a factory in …

EV two and three-wheeler EMPS subsidies extended to September 30 and outlay increased
4 months, 3 weeks ago

EV two and three-wheeler EMPS subsidies extended to September 30 and outlay increased

Hindustan Times  

The central government has extended the 'Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme 2024' by two months, till September 30, 2024, according to a statement from the Ministry of Heavy Industries, which added that the total outlay for the scheme has also now been increased to ₹778 crore from ₹500 crore earlier. Ola Electric is India's bestselling two-wheeler EV brand {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} …

Invest in India’s Future: Groww Unveils Auto EV Index NFO Amidst India’s EV Boom
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Invest in India’s Future: Groww Unveils Auto EV Index NFO Amidst India’s EV Boom

Live Mint  

In June, equity mutual funds inflows stood at a record ₹40,608 crore, while SIPs hit ₹21,262 crore. Given the growing trend of sector-based investing, Groww Mutual Fund has launched the Groww Nifty EV & New Age Automotive ETF FOF. Groww Nifty EV & New Age Automotive ETF FOF invests in the EV sector through other mutual funds that invest in …

Union Budget 2024 Expectations: Keep increasing road-infra spending, frame policies to promote electrification
5 months, 1 week ago

Union Budget 2024 Expectations: Keep increasing road-infra spending, frame policies to promote electrification

The Hindu  

The growth of the automotive industry in India has happened because of the excellent road infrastructure which has been created during the last couple of years. This time from the Union Budget we would expect not only continuity in infrastructure spending but also increased spending on road infrastructure because there exists a lot of head-room for improvement for the industry …

The way forward for investments in the EV space | Explained
5 months, 1 week ago

The way forward for investments in the EV space | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: According to media reports, the government is looking to expand the scope of its electric vehicle policy, announced in March, to include a retrospective effect. The policy announced in March aimed to provide Indian consumers with access to the latest technology and strengthen the EV ecosystem by encouraging healthy competition among EV players by attaining higher …

Battery electric vehicle sales cross 1 crore mark globally this year: Report
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Battery electric vehicle sales cross 1 crore mark globally this year: Report

India TV News  

This year, the sale of battery electric vehicles is expected to reach the 10-million milestone, demonstrating a significant accomplishment for the global passenger vehicle market. "By revamping supply chains and preparing to produce affordable EVs priced below $35,000, automakers like Ford, GM, Stellantis, and Volkswagen are positioning themselves to compete with market leaders," said research analyst Abhik Mukherjee. "These tariffs …

Should EVs and Hybrids be treated equally for government subsidies? | The Hindu parley podcast
6 months ago

Should EVs and Hybrids be treated equally for government subsidies? | The Hindu parley podcast

The Hindu  

India’s road transport sector contributes about 12% to the country’s CO2 emissions, according to the International Energy Agency, making it the third most greenhouse gas emitting sector after energy and agriculture. The Union government has been attempting to fast track decarbonising transport for almost a decade with the introduction of the Faster Adoption and Manufacture of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles, …

Telangana State Way Behind in Patronisation of EVs
6 months, 1 week ago

Telangana State Way Behind in Patronisation of EVs

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Only a mere 0.8 per cent of the 1.6 crore vehicles running in Telangana are electric vehicles. The state boasts of only 500 plus electric charging stations, although it aims to have over 3000 charging stations in another 18 months. Speaking about policy initiatives on the occasion, Gopalakrishnan V.C., director, in the state industries and commerce department, informed that …

Electric heavy-duty vehicles unlock pathway for significant reduction of GHGs in India, study finds
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Electric heavy-duty vehicles unlock pathway for significant reduction of GHGs in India, study finds

Hindustan Times  

The increased adoption of electric vehicles across two, three, and four-wheeler segments in India, driven by government schemes, is transforming the country's transportation sector. GHG emissions reduction scenario for HDVs by 2030 The ICCT study modelled future changes in India’s electricity grid using projections from the International Energy Agency scenarios. Meanwhile, for the categorisation under powertrain and fuel type, in …

Are technological advancements accelerating electric mobility in India?
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Are technological advancements accelerating electric mobility in India?

Hindustan Times  

Right from the time we wake up to alarm notifications and track our daily number of steps through smartwatches to mapping traffic and making online purchases, technology has significantly impacted our lives. With the sustainability trend gaining prominence, technological advancements are making significant strides in accelerating electric mobility in India. We foresee tech trends like the emergence of contactless parking …

Tata shifts gears: Considers importing Jaguar Land Rover EVs after government cuts import duty from 100% to 15%
8 months ago

Tata shifts gears: Considers importing Jaguar Land Rover EVs after government cuts import duty from 100% to 15%

Live Mint  

India's Tata Motors is planning to import its Jaguar Land Rover luxury electric cars under a new government policy that lowers import taxes for companies agreeing to set up local manufacturing, according to a Reuters report. Import duties on some EV models have been slashed from as high as 100 percent to just 15 percent, provided the carmaker invests at …

Tesla scouts for its first India showroom locations
8 months, 1 week ago

Tesla scouts for its first India showroom locations

The Hindu  

U.S. electric carmaker Tesla is looking at potential showroom locations in New Delhi and Mumbai ahead of plans to begin sales in India later this year, two people familiar with the discussions said. India last month cut electric vehicle import taxes to 15% from as much as 100% for automakers that invest at least $500 million and set up a …

Tesla on Tamil Nadu's radar ahead of Elon Musk's India visit: Report
8 months, 1 week ago

Tesla on Tamil Nadu's radar ahead of Elon Musk's India visit: Report

India Today  

The Tamil Nadu government is set to aggressively market the state as a potential manufacturing site for global electric vehicles giant Tesla ahead of Elon Musk’s visit to India, reported Bloomberg News. Tamil Nadu’s Minister for Industries, Investment Promotion & Commerce TRB Rajaa told the publication that the state “will be pitching for all opportunities of electric vehicle manufacturing from …

Centre’s new EV policy permits states to offer incentives to bag investments
8 months, 1 week ago

Centre’s new EV policy permits states to offer incentives to bag investments

Hindustan Times  

The Union government has already announced a liberal EV policy for all aspiring investors and it is unlikely to give any company-specific concession, but states may offer incentives such as land at a concessional rate to attract foreign investments during Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s India visit later this month, two officials said. “Multiple firms have expressed interest in setting up …

Hybrid cars can act as a bridge to carbon-free mobility
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Hybrid cars can act as a bridge to carbon-free mobility

Live Mint  

For all the policy promotion of electric vehicles, their sales figures in India have been a disappointment as far as four-wheelers go. This may explain why transport minister Nitin Gadkari has sent a proposal to the finance ministry, as reported, to place hybrids in the same 5% GST bracket as EVs. It may be time, however, to incentivize hybrids too …

DC Edit | A smart electric vehicle policy!
9 months ago

DC Edit | A smart electric vehicle policy!

Deccan Chronicle  

After long deliberations, India has finally announced a new electric vehicle policy, which seeks to attract the best of technologies in the world to India. Under the new policy, the government would levy a concessional import duty of 15 per cent on 8,000 completely knocked down units of premium cars priced above $35,000 per year for five years. The conditions …

Tesla: Red carpet welcome in India?
9 months ago

Tesla: Red carpet welcome in India?

Live Mint  

India has announced a policy for electric vehicles that lowers the import duty for foreign-made EVs brought in by overseas auto majors. They’ll be allowed to import annually up to 8,000 EVs valued at $35,000 or more at a reduced import duty of 15% for five years, provided they invest at least $500 million in local manufacturing over the next …

New e-vehicle policy aims to attract foreign investment
9 months, 1 week ago

New e-vehicle policy aims to attract foreign investment

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: In a move to make India as a manufacturing destination for electric vehicles or EVs in the country, the Centre on Friday approved the e-vehicle policy. Issuing an official statement, the ministry of commerce & industry said that the companies setting up manufacturing facilities for e-vehicles would be allowed to import a limited number of cars at lower …

Delhi EV policy extended till May
9 months, 1 week ago

Delhi EV policy extended till May

The Hindu  

Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot on Friday announced that the Electric Vehicle Policy 2020, will be extended till the end of May. All current incentives and subsidies remain intact, and any vehicles purchased from January 1 onwards will be eligible for the benefits under this extension, a Delhi government statement said. Comments and suggestions from various stakeholders are currently being …

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