ELECTRIFYING INDIA

THE UPCOMING TREND OF EVS IS CHANGING THE RULES OF MANUFACTURING. LEAN HOW.

- SWATI DESHPANDE

ELECTRIC VEHICLES (EV) ARE GAINING momentum in Indian market. Although, its feasibility is questioned due to charging problems, it is looked at as an environmentally-friendly mode of transportation. Arjun Jain, president and head electrical & electronics business, Varroc says, “The automotive market has been disrupted. There is an increasing trend towards cleaner and greener mobility. As the emission control norms for conventional vehicles get more and more stringent, there’s a clear movement towards electrification of vehicles.”

According to the experts, 2- and 3-wheelers and public transport will be electrified before the wave hits the passenger vehicles space. Biju Mathews, CEO, ETO Motors expressed his thoughts by saying, “Since India is in the early stage of adoption, we intend to focus initially on 3-wheeler public transportation through e-autos and rickshaws in India by providing first mile, last mile, home mile, office mile and intra city services for commuters in India. Our strategic partnerships with public transport operators and aggregators would further enhance the penetration of electric vehicles in our country.”