In Short : India’s electric vehicle (EV) market is now valued at ₹22 lakh crore, showcasing rapid growth and adoption across the country. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari emphasized hydrogen as a crucial future fuel, highlighting its potential to complement EVs. This focus on hydrogen and electric mobility supports India’s clean energy transition, reduces fossil fuel […]
Green Hydrogen at $1/kg Could Transform India into a Global Energy Exporter: Gadkari – EQ
In Short : Union Minister Nitin Gadkari highlighted that producing hydrogen at $1 per kg could position India as a major energy exporter. He noted that green hydrogen offers vast opportunities to reduce fossil fuel imports, support clean transportation, and build new industries. With cost efficiency and innovation, India could emerge as a global leader […]
24th Darbari Seth Memorial Lecture: Gadkari Says Hydrogen at $1/kg Can Make India an Energy Exporter – EQ
Memorial lecture honours Shri Darbari Seth’s vision, spotlighting green transport and solar-driven growth New Delhi – The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) hosted the 24th Darbari Seth Memorial Lecture in New Delhi today, themed ‘Green Infrastructure: Building a Sustainable Transport Future for India.’ As India advances its National Electric Mobility Mission and sustainable transport agenda, […]
Hydrogen fuel of future, vehicles will run on green fuels in coming years: Gadkari – EQ
In Short : Nitin Gadkari envisions hydrogen as the fuel of the future, indicating that vehicles will increasingly run on green fuels in the coming years. This forward-looking perspective underscores India’s commitment to sustainable transportation and reducing carbon emissions, aligning with global efforts towards a greener future. In Detail : Begusarai (Bihar) : Hailing hydrogen […]
India can reduce pollution by 40 pc by not using fossil fuels: Gadkari – EQ Mag
“We can reduce 40 per cent pollution by not using fossil fuels like petrol and diesel,” Gadkari said addressing Green Urja Conclave organised by Confederation of Renewable Energy Service Professionals and Industries (CRESPAI) in association with IIT-Delhi, IIT-Ropar and University of Delhi here India can reduce its pollution by over 40 per cent by not […]
Transport sector accounts for 40 per cent of air pollution; need to develop greener fuels: Gadkari – EQ Mag
Addressing the GH2 summit in Mumbai, the minister urged the industry to develop greener fuel alternatives to tackle the problem The transport sector contributes to 40 per cent of the country, Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari said on Thursday. Addressing the GH2 summit in Mumbai, the minister urged the industry to […]
In talks with industry players for development of economically viable electric highways: Gadkari – EQ Mag
Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said he is in discussion with industry players on development of economically viable electric highways The minister for road transport and highways highlighted the need to develop “import substitute cost-effective, pollution-free and indigenous technology”, asserting that sustainable development is the ultimate goal. “The way our cities are developing, ultimately […]
Get luxury e-buses financed by banks for inter-city service, pay daily EMI from revenue: Gadkari to states
This model can effectively address the issue of procuring expensive buses, solve connectivity woes and make the state transport corporations profitable, Gadkari reportedly said. Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, in his recent meeting with the state transport ministers, shared a new model for increasing the fleet of luxury electric buses, a […]
More than 2.78 lakh EVs registered in India in Jan-March 2023: Gadkari – EQ Mag
New Delhi : Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said more than 2.78 lakh electric vehicles have been registered in the country in 2023 calendar year so far. Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh are in the process of migrating to Vahan portal and hence their data on EV registration is partially […]
No proposal to advise banks to provide cheap loans for electric vehicle purchase: Gadkari – EQ Mag
New Delhi [India] : There is no proposal under consideration in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to advise banks to provide cheap loans for the purchase of clean energy vehicles, Union minister Nitin Gadkari informed parliament in a written answer earlier this week. In response to a query on whether his Ministry proposes […]