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 […]
Plan to build electric highway between Delhi-Mumbai: Gadkari – EQ Mag Pro
New Delhi : Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday said the government is planning to build an electric highway between Delhi and Mumbai. Addressing an event of Hydraulic Trailer Owners Association here, Gadkari said the government is planning an electric highway between Delhi and Mumbai. An electric highway is usually a […]
Govt to action against defaulting EV firms in e-scooter fire accidents: Gadkari – EQ Mag Pro
New Delhi : With increasing incidents of electric two-wheelers catching fire, Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said the government will issue necessary orders on defaulting companies after receiving the report of an expert panel that has been formed to enquire into the matter. In a series of tweets, Gadkari said several mishaps involving electric […]
Gadkari arrives at Parliament in green hydrogen-fuelled car – EQ Mag Pro
As fuel prices continue to rise, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari showed up to Parliament in an electric car powered by green hydrogen. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari arrived at Parliament in a green hydrogen-based electric car today, signalling his support for green energy. Speaking to reporters outside his residence before leaving […]
Govt asks automakers start producing flex-fuel vehicles in 6 months: Gadkari – EQ Mag Pro
To substitute India’s petroleum imports, the government has advised automobile makers to start manufacturing flex-fuel vehicles and flex-fuel strong hybrid electric vehicles complying with BS-VI emission norms within six months, Union minister Nitin Gadkari said on Monday. Gadkari further said this move will drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles on a well-to-wheel basis, helping […]
Green hydrogen is future, tap the huge opportunity: Gadkari tells farmers – EQ Mag Pro
The minister was speaking at the inauguration event of an exhibition organised by ‘Agrovision’ Green hydrogen is the future of alternate fuel and farmers must get involved in its production “to tap the huge opportunity”, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said here on Friday. The minister was speaking at the inauguration event of an exhibition organised […]
Govt encouraging EVs, but will not stop ICE vehicles registration: Gadkari – EQ Mag Pro
“I feel that we don’t need to make anything (ICE vehicles)mandatory,” Gadkari said The government is encouraging adoption of electric vehicles and use of alternative fuels like ethanol, bio-LNG, green hydrogen, but it will not stop registration of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Monday. Addressing virtually an event organised […]