In the programme, Amit Shah reiterated Gujarat's commitment to be a clean and green state with the introduction of electric vehicles. Shah also exhorted the masses to help make India plastic-free.
With Budget 2019, the government announces new tax benefits to make Electric Vehicles and e-vehicles purchase easier for buyers, by lowering the GST rate on electric vehicles from existing 12 per cent to 5 per cent.
In a letter to the chief secretary, Mishra said provision of a good feeder service towards last-mile connectivity improves model shift from private transport to mass transit systems like the metro rail.
Sources in the state-owned Road Transport Corporation said these electric buses were received from Tata Motors two months back, but are yet to start operation for want of charging points.
The advisor said that the government would initially operate 40 electric buses in the state.
Norway aims to be 100 percent electric by 2040 for all short-haul flights. Avinor, which is responsible for the country’s 44 airports, has bought the electric aircraft used Monday.
Greater Noida: Hinduja flagship firm Ashok Leyland plans to launch a fully electric bus 'Versa' in the country by 2017.The 36-seater bus, which is being showcased at the 4th Bus and Special Vehicle Show here,
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