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EVs, CNG vehicles don’t need permits
News:
- Government has exempted the vehicle running on CNG, ethanol and EVs from road permit.
Important Facts:
2. Ministry of Road Transport and Highway said Vehicle running on CNG, ethanol and EVs, will not require road permit.
3. Government plan
Provide 100 % exemption on Electric vehicles, Auto-Rickshaws, Buses, Taxis, that run on alternative fuel like Ethanol, Bio-Diesel, CNG, Methanol and Biofuel are
- Electric Vehicles attract 12 % GST, no further subsidy will be provided
- Hybrid or Mild Hybrid vehicles are not exempted.
- To ensure two-wheeler taxis in non-metro cities.
- To abolish speed governors (To check speed) on commercial vehicle to provide fast mode of transport.
- Establish Compressed Natural Gas station in 300 Districts to encourage manufacturer.
4. To fulfill the objectives Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers’ (SIAM) ask for
- Speedy infrastructure development and better roads
- Long term regulatory and policy roadmap for 10 years.
5. Impact
- Will help in controlling pollution
- Bio-Fuel is cost-effective
- Will promote eco-friendly vehicles through Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles (FAME).
- Will generate employment
6. Initially, limited number of Electric Vehicle allowed without local testing. However after positive customer response, companies can start manufacturing.
