launching a state-of art e vehicle Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath said that will certainly give push to pollution free environment besides it will also minimise the burden of oil imports of the country so that the saved funds can be used for other developmental works.
“We need better and advanced technology for the e-vehicles besides its affordability is must so that people are attracted towards these high breed vehicles state of the art vehicle,” he said in aluanch function held at a posh hotel here on Monday.
CM also called upon the people for use of advanced technology and as it is good for the environment. The only catch is pricing. These vehicles should be affordable and within the reach of the common man.
“Prime Minister Narendra Modi had already declared that by 2020 there would be around 7 million e-vehicles in the country. We share PM’s concern and in its investors meet slated for February 21and 22 we will invite manufacturers of e-vehicles to set up their units in the state,” the CM said adding that very soon lucknow will have 40 e-buses.
Mahindra & Mahindra ltd launched its all-electric e2o Plus hatchback, the electric sedan e-Verito and the electric commercial vehicle eSupro (both passenger and goods carrier). The e-Alfa Mini, Mahindra’s electric rickshaw for passenger movement, was launched in UP, in September last.
Commenting on the launch, Mahesh Babu, CEO, Mahindra Electric said here that, “Mahindra is committed to sustainable mobility and in line with this commitment, we are very happy to launch our entire range of electric vehicles in the major cities of UP today”.
He further said that as pioneers in the EV industry, Mahindra Electric always been endeavour to be at the fore front of all movements in favour of ecological conservation. “Housing some of the most important archaeological sites of the country, UP is seriously considering different policies around environmental preservation and we are sure that our vehicles will be able to positively contribute towards this cause,” he said.
At the core, these electric vehicles are powered by the latest electric drive train technology from Mahindra Electric. Boasting of innovative features like remote diagnostics, regenerative braking, REVive etc. the vehicles are designed to deliver much more than the zero-emission advantage. They have been designed to reinvent urban commute, shared mobility, last mile delivery and last mile connectivity. Simply put, they are going to reform the way urban India moves.