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Siam makes a case for N1 commercial vehicles' inclusion in PM E-DRIVE
Their inclusion is vital for reducing carbon emissions, strengthening energy security, improving operational cost efficiency, and supporting small businesses
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The letter drew attention to the fact that N1 electric vehicles had earlier been supported.
The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (Siam) has urged the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) to bring N1 category commercial vehicles (CVs) — those that weigh less than 3.5 tonnes — under the PM E-Drive scheme for electric trucks.
Their inclusion is vital for reducing carbon emissions, strengthening energy security, improving operational cost efficiency, and supporting small businesses, it said.
Siam, which represents all major automobile makers in India, had written a letter to the MHI on April 17, 2025, in this regard, Business Standard has learnt.
Siam wrote, “We are writing to request for the inclusion of N1 category
Topics : automobile industry Siam Niti Aayog
