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India's Small Cities Home to Over 400 EV Makers: Nitin Gadkari

OutlookIndia

OutlookIndia · 5m ago

India's Small Cities Home to Over 400 EV Makers: Nitin Gadkari

Over 400 electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers are operating in India’s smaller cities, indicating a thriving startup ecosystem, according to Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari. Speaking at the Convergence India Expo, Gadkari highlighted the vast domestic and export opportunities arising from this momentum in electric mobility, supported by 42% of India’s power being generated from renewable resources. He also noted efforts to produce biofuels and tackle pollution through innovation, enhancing sustainable transportation in the country.

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The 32nd Convergence India & 10th Smart Cities India was inaugurated by Nitin Gadkari, Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Government of India. In his speech, the Minister stated, "India's economy is growing rapidly, with infrastructure development playing a key role. Our goal is to reduce logistics costs from 14-16% to single digits, making us more competitive with China and the US."

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India’s logistics cost will come down to single-digit in two years: Gadkari

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India’s logistics cost will come down to single-digit in two years: Gadkari

India's Union Road Transport and Highways Minister, Nitin Gadkari, announced plans to reduce India's logistics costs to single digits within the next two years. The construction of highways and expressways will contribute to this reduction. Gadkari also expressed India's potential for exporting alternative fuels and biofuels, particularly highlighting developments in the biofuel sector, such as the use of methanol. He aims to make the Indian automobile industry the leading industry in the world. Gadkari also emphasized the use of recycled materials in road construction and the utilization of crop waste to increase farmer incomes and reduce pollution in Punjab and Haryana caused by stubble-burning.

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Vehicle Scrapping Policy may reduce auto component prices by 30%: Gadkari

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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari lays foundation for NH projects worth Rs 2,042 crore in Karnataka

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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari lays foundation for NH projects worth Rs 2,042 crore in Karnataka

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Emobility Startup ZEVO Nets $2 Mn From BizDateUp, Others

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