Honda sees hybrid, not electric, as a future to green strategy

The government has announced sops only for pure electric vehicle

Japanese carmaker Honda will not rush to launch an electric vehicle (EV) as it sees many hurdles for such vehicles to become popular in India. Instead, the company will raise its bet on hybrid technology and considers it the next step before electric mobility becomes mainstream in the country. 

People aware of the development said Honda along with Japanese carmakers like Suzuki and Toyota are lobbying with the Indian government to extend financial incentives offered for EVs to hybrid vehicles as well.

Gaku Nakanishi, president and chief executive officer, Honda Cars India, feels there are three main hurdles that are