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Shoonya Campaign Townhall - Inviting Suggestions On How Can Local Communities Power India's Electric Mobility Swift

Shoonya Campaign Townhall - Inviting Suggestions On How Can Local Communities Power India's Electric Mobility Swift
Start Date :
Feb 13, 2024
Last Date :
Mar 13, 2024
23:45 PM IST (GMT +5.30 Hrs)
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The NITI Aayog-led Shoonya campaign, in partnership with MyGov India, is thrilled to announce the electric vehicles Townhall, an open discussion platform for citizens to share ...

The NITI Aayog-led Shoonya campaign, in partnership with MyGov India, is thrilled to announce the electric vehicles Townhall, an open discussion platform for citizens to share valuable ideas and suggestions to promote and enhance the clean electric mobility ecosystem in India. The Townhall focuses on electric vehicles (EVs) and their associated advantages, including cost savings, clean air, health benefits, and emission reduction.

In line with this initiative, NITI Aayog in collaboration with MyGov, invites input from citizens.

To learn more about the Shoonya Campaign and discover the benefits of EVs, please visit the Shoonya campaign website at www.shoonya.info

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sakthivel 2 years 5 months ago
EV adoption is increasing across the nation [with] new business models to meet specific requirements," added Thakkar. For example, there is MaaS or mobility as a service, where the thrust is on shared mobility.
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sakthivel 2 years 5 months ago
The EV ecosystem may need an impetus. "Ecosystem development through initiatives such as battery swapping, recycling and urban mining are being explored by the government and private stakeholders.
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sakthivel 2 years 5 months ago
Titled KABIL or Khanij Bidesh India Ltd, the JV will be set up with central public sector enterprises such as NALCO, Hindustan Copper Ltd and MECL to streamline supply of critical minerals including lithium. A change in battery composition is likely to drive the growth of the battery management system (BMS).
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sakthivel 2 years 5 months ago
The launch of the production linked incentive (PLI) is expected to improve the domestic supply situation over the next couple of years. The government has come forward with a joint venture (JV) company. 
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sakthivel 2 years 5 months ago
Whether it's rural or urban India, certain challenges could probably be ironed out, as in the case of the commonly used lithium ion batteries. This has led to a high dependence on imports for cells.
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sakthivel 2 years 5 months ago
What's more, electric bikes don't require a driving licence, making the process of owning one hassle-free. Getting a loan and clean mobility are other reasons for owning an EV. And this is true for both the rural and urban consumer.
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sakthivel 2 years 5 months ago
It is also likely that the pandemic has led to the expansion of digital shopping to include rural consumers. For the sake of last-mile connectivity, Electric two-wheelers and compact three-wheelers have a market in the rural segment.
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sakthivel 2 years 5 months ago
significant share of pick-up trucks and tractors are used for commuting. Many of these vehicles are old and may possibly be less efficient in terms of fuel usage. To that extent, EVs may have found a market in the rural belt.
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sakthivel 2 years 5 months ago
Another way of looking at it is that rural India is mostly agrarian in nature, with small businesses and roadside kiosks as other occupations
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sakthivel 2 years 5 months ago
Rural India is getting electrified; as power supply has improved, charging these vehicles is not a distant dream for rural riders. Then, solar panels are gradually becoming a regular feature on rural rooftops.
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