Indian Army goes GREEN! To induct electric vehicles at peace stations to save environment

Indian Army will have multiple kinds of electric vehicles in certain units at peace stations, which are supposed to be inducted in the army sequentially over a period of time, reports ANI.

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The Indian Army is prepared to provide a few units in peace stations with electric vehicles (EV), including buses, motorbikes, and light vehicles sequentially. according to the Indian army officials. According to officials, a selection of units will switch to EVs with a sufficient charging infrastructure for about 25% of their light vehicles, 38% of their buses, and 48% of their motorbikes. 

"Around 25% of light vehicles, 38% of buses, and 48% of motorcycles of select units will be changed to EVs with adequate charging infrastructure. Keeping in view the necessity and employability of EVs over various terrains, Army will equip a few units in peace stations with EVs sequentially", said the Army officials. 

Around 25% light vehicles, 38% buses&48% motorcycles of select units will be changed to EVs with adequate charging infrastructure. Keeping in view necessit &employability of EVs over various terrains,Army will equip few units in peace stations with EVs sequentially:Army officials pic.twitter.com/Vp8F0deiOi — ANI (@ANI) October 12, 2022

Moreover, the army will also develop the EV infrastructure to support the ecosystem and EV charging stations will be built. Reports suggest that a combination of fast and slow chargers will be developed to contribute to infrastructural development. Furthermore, the move is expected to have environmental benefits and is in sync with the government's aim to increase vehicles with clean fuel in the country. Reports suggest that the army also has plans of setting up solar-powered EV charging stations. 

The BJP-led government has been putting emphasis on clean fuels. Heavy Industries Minister Mahendra Nath Pandey earlier said that the Centre is providing a 40 percent subsidy for electric buses to states, and the government has identified 22,000 petrol pumps across the country to install charging facilities for electric vehicles (EVs).

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel earlier said that the auto sector will greatly benefit from Industrial Revolution 4.0. He added that the production and promotion of EVs will help in reducing carbon footprint.   

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was given a demonstration of the available EVs in April thanks to an event organised by the Indian Army. EV producers like Tata Motors, Perfect Metal Industries (PMI), and Revolt Motors displayed their vehicles and provided updates on technological advancements.

(With inputs from ANI)