Electric Vehicle Policy Current Affairs, GK & News

Chhattisgarh Electric vehicle policy

July 8, 2022

On July 7, 2022, Government of Chhattisgarh approved its “Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2022”. Highlights EV policy 2022 was approved with the objective of making Chhattisgarh an EV-manufacturing hub, reducing environment degradation and creating employment. Policy was approved during by Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel at the cabinet meeting. About EV policy 2022 Chhattisgarh government has made a ..

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Maharashtra unveils new EV policy

July 14, 2021

Maharashtra government has unveiled the “Maharashtra Electric Vehicle (EV) policy, 2021”. Key Points Government also revealed its plans to attract EV manufacturing companies and allied businesses in State by offering incentives to industries and consumers. EV policy was unveiled by State Environment Minister Aaditya Thackeray which was approved by cabinet on July 4. Aim of ..

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FAME II Amendment

June 14, 2021

Ministry of Heavy Industry has announced major amendments in ongoing FAME-II scheme. Ministry has fixed incentives for India-made electric two-wheelers. Highlights With the recent amendments on price side and subsidies government aims to promote electric two-wheeler usage across India. Reduction is price will help in EV adoption and strengthen government’s plans of making India an ..

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Delhi to switch all its hired vehicles to EVs in 6 months

February 26, 2021

The Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, Manish Sisodia, announced that all departments of Delhi government will now use only electric vehicles. This transition to the electric vehicles will be done within 6 months. Highlights The Delhi government has over 2,000 cars in use. The minister is of the view that this decision will inspire other ..

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‘Switch Delhi’ Campaign Launched by Kejriwal government

February 5, 2021

The Chief Minister of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal launched the ‘Switch Delhi’ campaign on February 4, 2021. Highlights The campaign was launched to promote the use of electric vehicles. The Chief Minister further asked the citizens to buy electric vehicles as it will play a key role in combating the pollution in Delhi. The Chief Minister ..

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Tamil Nadu: 100% Motor Vehicle Tax Exemption to EVs

November 3, 2020

The State Government of Tamil Nadu recently notified that it will grant 100% motor vehicle tax exemption for Electric Vehicles. Earlier, the State Government had issued orders for 50% concessional rate to EV taxes. It has now been made to 100%. Key Highlights The State Government has exempted taxes to both transport and non-transport vehicles. ..

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