Electric Vehicles: Future Of Sustainable Transportation

E-mobility is the most effective solution to develop import substitution, and make cost-effective, indigenous, pollution-free mode of transport.

• The use of electric vehicles is increasing in the country. As per the e-vahan portal of Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, at present there are about 8.77 lakhs active electric vehicles are on Indian roads as on 08.12.2021.

Need

• Transport is a major user of energy and burns most of the India’s petroleum resources. This creates air pollution, including nitrous oxides and particulates.Air pollution is the fifth leading risk factor for mortality worldwide.
• Transport is a significant contributor to global warming through emission ....