Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday promised more ropeways, cable railway system, tunnels and clean energy projects for Himachal Pradesh which is going to poll on November 12. Addressing an election rally in the tribal area of Chamba district, Gadkari said constructing roads here is difficult and new-age projects can solve […]
Cost, loan, tax: What to consider before buying an electric car – EQ Mag Pro
EVs are expensive but economical on the long run; they are likely to become more popular as charging infra improves Electric vehicles will be as affordable as petrol by 2023, Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari has said. Time will tell, but if are buying a new car consider its total cost of ownership and not just […]
Gadkari asks officials to look for uniform charging system for electric buses – EQ Mag Pro
NEW DELHI : Road transport and highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday said that he has asked officials of his department to look for a uniform charging system for electric buses manufactured by different companies. Gadkari said that states are facing problems as electric buses of different companies have different charging systems. “Himachal Pradesh transport […]
Govt working on developing electric highways: Nitin Gadkari – EQ Mag Pro
New Delhi: The government is working on developing electric highways, which will be powered by solar energy, that will facilitate the charging of heavy duty trucks and buses, Union road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari said on Monday. Addressing an event organised by the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC), Gadkari reiterated that the government […]
Over 13 lakh electric vehicles registered in India: Nitin Gadkari – EQ Mag Pro
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said more than 13 lakh electric vehicles are registered in the country. This figure excludes the data of Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana and Lakshadweep, the Road Transport and Highways minister said in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha. Gadkari said under the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of […]
Govt plans e-highway between Mumbai & Delhi – Wait, what’s this e-highway? – EQ Mag Pro
Union Surface Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari seems enamoured of anything electric when it comes to travel and transport. He is doing his best to make EVs more mainstream in India. And now, he is bitten by the idea of electric highway. Yesterday, at a function, he said the government is planning to construct an electric […]
Green fuel will end the need for petrol in India after five years: Nitin Gadkari – EQ Mag Pro
During his speech, the Union MinisterNitin Gadkari made a strong pitch for the use of green hydrogen, ethanol and other green fuels New Delhi: Union minister Nitin Gadkari has expressed confidence that green fuel will end the need for the use of petrol in vehicles in the country after five years. He made the statement […]
Prices of EVs to be equal of petrol cars in 2 years, says Nitin Gadkari – EQ Mag Pro
Gadkari also said MPs can buy electric vehicles once a charging station is installed in Parliament premises Prices of all electric vehicles (EVs) will be equal to the cost of petrol vehicles in the country within two years, Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said in Lok Sabha on Thursday. Gadkari also said MPs […]
Nitin Gadkari Supports Green Hydrogen; Visits Parliament in hydrogen-powered car – EQ Mag Pro
Gadkari assured that Green Hydrogen will be manufactured in India, Green Hydrogen refueling stations will be established generating sustainable employment opportunities in the country. New Delhi: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari visited Parliament House by Hydrogen-based Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) today. Demonstrating the car powered by ‘Green Hydrogen’, Shri […]
Nitin Gadkari launches green hydrogen-based fuel cell electric vehicle Toyota Mirai – EQ Mag Pro
Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday launched green hydrogen-based advanced fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), Toyota Mirai, and said this is the first-of-its-kind project in India that aims to create an ecosystem for such vehicles in the country. Speaking at the event, Gadkari said FCEV, powered by hydrogen, is one of the best zero-emission solutions. […]