"This is a major step forward by the Government and focus on public transportation (buses, taxis, autos) will enhance cleaner public transportation and help create awareness about electric vehicles amongst operators, consumers of public transportation and general public at large. This will catalyse the faster adoption of electric vehicles in the country" said Mr. Shekar Viswanathan, Chairman, FICCI Taskforce on Electric Vehicle and Vice Chairman & Whole Time Director, Toyota Kirloskar Motors.
Mr. Viswanathan further added that the support of minister to Hybrids is an important indication of a pragmatic technology neutral approach that will help in faster adoption of full range of electric vehicle technologies (xEVs) and their manufacturing in India. This is critical for reducing fossil fuel imports and lowering pollution.
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