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In the cluster model the Delhi government has already floated tenders for another 575 electric buses, Gahlot said while addressing the ETAuto EV Conclave.
Transport minister Kailash Gahlot
In a move to tackle CO2 emissions and improve air quality, the Delhi government is gearing up to introduce 1,000 electric buses in the national capital by the end of 2021, transport minister Kailash Gahlot said. Delhi is the only state where the entire public transport is on CNG. We have already made an announcement that we will buy only electric buses for public transport henceforth. Towards the year-end we are looking at almost 900-1000 electric buses on Delhi roads, the Minister said while addressing the ETAuto EV Conclave.
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday stayed the operation of an order dated 1st March 2021 passed by Deputy Commissioner of GNCTD directing suspension of listing of Tata Nexon EV as an eligible Electric.
Large parking lots in Delhi to reserve space for electric vehicles Updated Mar 12, 2021 | 19:16 IST
The larger parking spaces that have a capacity of 100 vehicles have been directed to reserve five per cent of the area for electric vehicles so that people can have a charging facility. Large parking lots in Delhi to reserve space for electric vehicles
Delhi Power Minister Satyendar Jain has directed all buildings in the city such as malls, hospitals, hotels and those housing offices that have parking facilities with a capacity of more than 100 vehicles to reserve five per cent of that space for electric vehicles (EVs) and charging points.
Delhi EV Policy to offer scrapping incentives: Nitin Gadkari Updated Mar 09, 2021 | 07:53 IST
At the moment, the Delhi EV Policy offers scrapping incentives for auto and light commercial vehicles. Gadkari said private vehicles and two-wheelers will soon be added to the list. Delhi EV Policy to offer scrapping incentives: Nitin Gadkari
Nitin Gadkari, the Indian Minister of Road Transport and Highways, recently informed the parliament that the Delhi government has provisions to offer vehicle scrapping incentives under the purview of the Delhi EV Policy. According to a PTI report, he noted that scrapping incentives of up to ₹7,500 per vehicle for auto and light commercial vehicles are being provided by the Delhi government as part of the provisions of the Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy 2020, which was announced on 7 August 2020 with the aim to boost the adoption of electric mobility solutions across the city.
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The Delhi government notified the Delhi EV Policy 2020 on Aug 7, 2020, with an intention to promote the adoption of clean mobility solution. The policy aims to establish the feasibility for large scale adoption of electric passenger four wheelers, through transitioning its entire government fleet to electric.
Road Transport, Highways and MSMEs Minister Nitin Gadkari
Scrapping incentives, including up to Rs 7,500 per vehicle for auto and light commercial vehicle, is being provided by the Delhi government under Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy 2020, the parliament was informed on Monday.
The Delhi government notified the Delhi EV Policy 2020 on Aug 7, 2020, with an intention to promote the adoption of clean mobility solution.