Indian Oil to set up 10,000 EV charging stations in next three years

Announcement follows PM Narendra Modi's goal for India to be net zero by 2070; green hydrogen to also be a part of IOC's soon-to-be-revealed new zero plan

The country’s largest automobile fuel retailer Indian Oil Corporation has announced its plans to set up 10,000 charging stations in three years. Setting up of EV charging stations and production of green hydrogen will both be part of the company’s net carbon zero strategy that is expected to be unveiled soon.

The IndianOil announcement comes two days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced India’s target to be net zero by 2070. "Electric Vehicles are now a reality, and IndianOil is geared up to tide over challenges and leverage opportunities in this area. Our bouquet of services will now include alternative