B V R Subbu currently manages a boutique strategy-consulting firm, advising global PE funds. He is also on the boards of various automotive and tech firms
NTPC had earlier said it has signed pacts with cab aggregators Ola, Lithium, Shuttl, Bikxie, Bounce, Electrie and Zoom Car for creation of public charging infrastructure for electric vehicles.
Time to revisit transportation planning in cities and countries to choose the most environment-friendly, comfortable and safe options
Uttar Pradesh is targeting 200,000 charging stations by 2024. Andhra is targeting 100% electrification of buses by 2029
The proposed move is expected to benefit micro, small and medium enterprises
The running cost of electric vehicles is lower, but there is a high upfront capital investment. Lack of charging infrastructure is another impediment
The government has initiated a process to define standards and guidelines for electric charging stations