NEW DELHI, Aug 29 (NNN-PTI) – India is turning into a hub of e-vehicles, both two-wheelers and four-wheelers, and the country is witnessing a “silent revolution,” as the e-vehicles do not make noise, said Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, yesterday.
Speaking at the commemoration of 40 years of Suzuki in India, Modi said, the e-vehicles market was expanding in the country at a very fast pace, which could not be visualised till a few years ago.
The occasion marked the launch of a new manufacturing plant of e-vehicles’ batteries, in the western state of Gujarat, and the beginning of a new manufacturing facility of Suzuki, in the northern state of Haryana.
“This silent revolution does not only belong to the engineering fraternity, but the country as a whole,” said Modi, adding, the foundation of this revolution was laid in the past eight years.
“Today we are working towards both the supply and demand of e-vehicles in the country. The government is offering incentives to buyers of e-vehicles, so that demand rises at a fast pace. Besides, income tax rebates are also offered, so that vehicle loans become easier,” said Modi.
He said that, today Indians were accepting e-vehicles as a major mode of transport.
At the same occasion, Modi also said that, today, the state of Gujarat was emerging as a top automotive manufacturing hub, not only in the country but also in the world.– NNN-PTI
