“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 […]
Give loans at lower rates to those wanting to buy clean energy vehicles: Gadkari to banks – EQ Mag
All buses in cities like Thane, Kalyan can be converted into electric ones, which will help reduce ticket prices for passengers by as much as 30 per cent, Gadkari added. THANE: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday asked banks to give loans at reduced interest rates to those seeking to buy vehicles that run on […]
More than 18 lakh electric vehicles registered in India: Gadkari – EQ Mag
Nitin Gadkari, the Union Minister, claimed on Wednesday that there are more than 18 lakh electric vehicles registered in the nation, with Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and Maharashtra emerging as the top selling states for EVs. The road transport and highways minister, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, said the maximum number of electric […]
Govt orders forensic probe in 4 fire in 2 wheelers; to take action after report, says Gadkari – EQ Mag Pro
New Delhi : The government has taken very seriously the four incidents of fire in two-wheeler electric vehicles (EVs) in the past one week and will take appropriate action against the manufacturers after a forensic investigation, Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari told Lok Sabha on Thursday. He also said that as on March […]
About 13 lakh electric vehicles registered in the country: Gadkari – EQ Mag Pro
Nitin Gadkari said more than 13 lakh electric vehicles are registered in the country excluding those in Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana and Lakshadweep New Delhi: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said more than 13 lakh electric vehicles are registered in the country excluding those in Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana and Lakshadweep. In […]