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Karnataka wants to become the electric vehicle capital of India

Eyes investments of Rs 31,000 cr in research and manufacturing of electric vehicles

Karnataka wants to become the EV Capital of India
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Alnoor Peermohamed Bengaluru
Karnataka is looking to attract investments to the tune of Rs 31,000 crore from companies looking at research and development (R&D), and manufacturing of electric vehicles (EVs) in the state, at a time when the Centre is using a heavy hand to force automakers to switch to green technology.

Karnataka is the first state to roll out an Electric Vehicle and Energy Storage Policy that looks not only at boosting sales of EVs, but also setting up charging infrastructure and special manufacturing zones.

“I am sure this policy would be a game-changer in the industry and will be a model

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