Electric Vehicles This Week: Uttar Pradesh Plans To Deploy 580 Electric Buses And More
- Karnataka government proposed to set up electric charging stations during state budget
- Tata Motors to deliver 40 electric buses in Lucknow over next four months
- EESL to set up 84 fast electric vehicle charging stations in Delhi
The second phase of the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles (FAME) scheme is yet to be finalised, said the Department of Heavy Industries (DHI) on February 12.
At a time when there is no proper electric vehicle policy in place and the first chapter of the FAME scheme is scheduled to end next month, the central government’s aim to get India lead the emobility revolution in the world currently looks doubtful.
On the other hand, as the FAME scheme nears its expiry date, the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation may lose the opportunity to get the central government’s subsidy of nearly INR 74.8 Cr as it continues to ponder whether it should purchase electric buses or operate them on a lease.
While the central government is yet to decide on its policies, power distribution company Tata Power Delhi has proposed a partnership with the state government to help develop the charging infrastructure.
For the initial phase, Tata Power Delhi has revealed its intentions to set up EV charging stations at four bus depots including Bawana, Narela, Burari and Rohini Sector 37.
Source: inc42
