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TN unveils New Electric Vehicle Policy
The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Edappadi K Palaniswami has unveiled the State’s electric-vehicle policy. Features of the Policy The policy sets out a vision to attract ₹50,000 crore in investments and create 1.5 lakh new jobs. The aims to create ..
Govt sanctions over 5,000 electric buses under Fame Phase-II
Centre Government has sanctioned 5595 electric buses in 64 cities for intracity and intercity operations under Phase-II of Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles (FAME-India) Scheme. As per Union Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, this ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2019
Indian Army in partnership with EESL employs e-cars to combat pollution
Indian Army in partnership with Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) has launched ecological initiative of employing E Cars for use of its officials in New Delhi. Under this ecological initiative, first lot of 10 e-Cars was flagged off by Indian ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2019
India, UK launch Innovating for Clean Air initiative in Bengaluru
India and United Kingdom launched two-year joint initiative- Innovating for Clean Air (IfCA) n Bengaluru, capital of Karnataka. It is aimed at providing unique air quality measurement system by integrating satellite and sensor data and support India’s transition to Electric ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2019
GST Council to reduce GST Rate on Electrical Vehicles from 12% to 5%
In a bid to promote electric mobility, the GST Council has decided to reduce GST Rate on Electrical Vehicles from 12% to 5% and on charger or charging stations for Electric vehicles from 18% to 5%. The new rates will ..
Budget 2019 : Electric Vehicles
The Union Budget 2019 has laid a clear road-map for the mobility on Indian roads in the future. It is evident that the Indian Government wants more electric vehicles on the Indian Roads. What steps are being taken for Buyers? ..