Pune: The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has demanded a hike in the existing price cap for purchasing electric vehicles for itself and has submitted the request to the state environment department.
“The civic body wants to use e-vehicles to reduce pollution. However, the price cap has imposed restrictions on the process. To resolve this, we have made a fresh demand,” Kunal Khemnar, additional commissioner of PMC, said.
“The conversion to e-vehicles will also help reducing expenses on fossil fuel. This will ultimately help save public funds. The use of eco-friendly transport is a good message to give out to society,” he added.
Some corporators have said that PMC should buy these vehicles instead of taking them on rent. Estimates outline that of the total project cost, Rs 21.95 crore will be spent after the end of this financial year.
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Experts attribute the surge to both demand- and supply-side factors. Outreach by manufacturers, improved charging infrastructure, price parity with conventional vehicles due to federal incentives and falling battery prices are driving sales.
The Central government have already framed a National Electric Mobility Mission Plan, which aims at promoting hybrid and electric vehicles in the country