Nitin Gadkari makes interesting statement on EVs!
The electric segment continues to be a hot topic of discussion, not just for the regular public but also for the government. Almost every other day, we have something to discuss regarding this segment. The government has been quite vocal about the fact that it sees a major electric revolution in India in the upcoming years. Today, once again, Nitin Gadkari has highlighted his EV road map in India by making an interesting statement. He has made an interesting statement regarding EVs which can prove to be important for you as well. How you ask? That is what we will discuss here.
Nitin Gadkari EV statement – A big push for EVs
As mentioned above, Nitin Gadkari has been quite vocal about EVs in India. In an event held at a science and technology park in Pune, he highlighted India’s big pool of young talent. He also complimented the electric scooter segment, highlighting the high booking rate of such scooters. Nitin Gadkari also highlighted how the EV space will grow in India. According to him, there are currently 12 lakh electric vehicles in our country. By the end of this year, this number will go to 40 lakhs and in the next two years, it will touch the 3 crore mark.
Nitin Gadkari also said that a lot of startups have come up in the EV space. He was happy that such startups are challenging the monopoly of big brands by bringing good products into the market.
Nitin Gadkari EV statement – How is this good news for you?
What prospective electric car buyers actually need today is a value-for-money product, hassle-free charging experience not just at public charging stations but also at their place of residence, good servicing and overall range-anxiety free experience. Although, the ecosystem is quickly developing, there are still some corners that are left to cover. With Nitin Gadkari showing confidence in the future of EVs after his interesting statement today, it becomes evident that it will not be long before a proper ecosystem is set in place. This is good news for you as it will give you the confidence to jump to this new generation of vehicles quicker than expected.
Other options
Nitin Gadkari has also been quite vocal regarding alternative fuel cell options. He wants customers to enjoy a wide variety of options. He wants to diversify the automobile industry towards ethanol, methanol, BioCNG, and Biodiesel options. According to him, these options will co-exist and will be a stepping stone for electric vehicles. He recently inaugurated the pilot project of the Toyota Mirai in India as well.
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