The Kerala Government has a target of 10 lakhs electric vehicles in a year. This is part of the EMC’s ‘Go Electric’ campaign
The Indian State of Kerala has taken an interesting measure to promote e-bikes with a view to conservation of environment and reduce dependence on fossil fuel.
Since the e-bikes are new and people are confused over the selection of right bikes, the government has decided to guide the bike buyers.
For this a website has been created in association with State’s Energy Management Centre (EMC) and Convergence Energy Services Limited. Additionally an Android mobile application is there from which one can buy electric scooters of his choice.
The ‘MyEV’ website and app, is ready to be launched by the Electricity Minister K Krishnankutty. They app and portal will be functional after their launch on Wednesday.
The Kerala Government has a target of 10 lakhs electric vehicles in a year. This is part of the EMC’s ‘Go Electric’ campaign.
According to EMC director Dr R Harikumar, there is a provision of subsidy up to 47 per cent depending on the vehicle’s battery capacity
According to EMC director Dr R Harikumar, there is a provision of subsidy up to 47 per cent depending on the vehicle’s battery capacity
Among the listed e-scooters are, Ather, Hero and the e-bike Revolt among 12 other e-scooters.
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