Parliamentary Committee submitted report on Promotion of Electric Vehicles (EVs) in the Country
Parliamentary Committee submitted report on Promotion of Electric Vehicles (EVs) in the Country.
An EV is propelled by an electric motor, powered by rechargeable battery packs.
- Contrary to this an Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) generates power by burning a mix of fuel and gases.
Types of EVs
- Battery BEVs/ All EVs: Run entirely on a battery-powered electric drive train.
- Hybrid EVs (HEVs): Involving both the engine and electric motor, the transmission rotates concurrently driven by both power sources.
- Plug-in HEVs: Encompasses both an engine and a motor but its battery pack is much larger when compared to other HEVs.
- Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles: Referred to as Zero-Emission Vehicles, these vehicles utilize ‘fuel cell technology’ to generate electricity for propulsion.
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Key issues highlighted in report in PC
- Frequent changes in EV policies create uncertainties in the market.
- Lowering targets under the FAME-II due to budgetary constraints.
♦ FAME-II (under Ministry of Heavy Industries) focuses on supporting electrification of public & shared transportation.
- MoRTH issued guidelines to States to encourage EV adoption, lowering initial expenses.
♦ Nevertheless, exemptions and rebates for road tax are currently available in only 19 states/UTs. - Lack of charging infrastructure and the overall time required to charge such batteries is a major hurdle in the adoption of EVs.
Recommendations of PC
- Formulation of a stable national policy on Electric Mobility.
- Enhancement of budgetary allocation for e-Buses under FAME-II and extend it for at least 3 more years (current tenure 2019-2024).
- Incentivize installation of charging stations for individual investors.
♦ Women SHGs and Cooperative Societies may be assisted to open and operate charging Stations. - Establish dedicated Manufacturing Hubs and Industrial Parks for manufacturing of batteries, cells and EV auto components.
- Conduct a study regarding the feasibility of battery standardisation.