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Adoption of Electric Vehicles

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Delhi
The Government has not implemented schemes/policy initiatives to encourage the adoption of electric vehicles.

A Scheme for Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric and Hybrid Vehicles In India, under the National Electric Mobility Mission 2020 has been proposed. The scheme envisages to encourage progressive induction of reliable, affordable and efficient electric and hybrid vehicles (xEV) in the country that meet consumer performance and price expectations, through Government-Industry collaboration for promotion and development of indigenous manufacturing capabilities, required infrastructure, consumer awareness and technology; thereby helping India to emerge as a leader in the xEV Two Wheeler and Four Wheeler market in the world by 2020. The Mission aims at providing a clean transportation system to the people that is not dependent on gasoline based fossil fuel.

This information was given today by Minister of State in the Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, Shri G.M. Siddeshwara in a written reply to Lok Sabha question.

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First Published: Dec 02 2014 | 12:25 AM IST

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