Nitin Gadkari has this to say about Mahindra’s new BE 6
Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari recently took to social media to share his experience with the new Mahindra BE 6 and XEV 9e electric SUVs. He praised Mahindra for leveraging modern technology to build best-in-class electric vehicles and expressed happiness that Indian companies are now competing with the world's top carmakers. Mahindra Chairman Anand Mahindra retweeted his comments, wishing Mahindra great success and expressing his gratitude with three 'Namaste' emojis. Gadkari has been a staunch advocate of electric vehicles, embodying the government’s commitment to environmentally friendly transportation solutions. His enthusiasm for electric vehicles underlines India's commitment to a greener and more sustainable future. The test drive of Mahindra BE 6 and XEV 9e by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari was coordinated by Dr. Anish Shah, President, Mahindra & Mahindra. Together with his team, he drove the vehicle to the minister's residence in Delhi to experience it up close. The Mahindra BE 6 is priced at Rs 18.90 lakh, while the XEV…
Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari: Indian roads will
Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari is again in the news and this time, he has said that India's roads will be better than those in the US by 2047. Now, a full 23 years have passed. This is not the first time Mr Gadkari has made such remarks. He said it last year In just 5 years, Indian roads surpassed American roads in quality. This year, that goal appears to have been pushed back by nearly 20 years. Mr Gadkari's latest statement on Indian roads being better than US roads came on October 19 in Bhopal, where the minister inaugurated a two-day conference on Indian roads. Minister Gadkari said, In the future, India's road infrastructure will be better than that of the United States. We will do it. During the meeting, the minister came down heavily on consultants involved in creating detailed project report (DPR) documents, accusing them of using Google to work from home instead of working in the…
Nitin Gadkari: India’s electric vehicle market to grow to $1
Nitin Gadkari, India's Minister of Road Transport and Highways, spoke about various issues at the 64th General Assembly of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), with one of the most important issues focusing on the growing electric vehicle market in India. In terms of numbers, the minister estimated that there are currently more than 3 million electric vehicles registered in India. He also estimated that by 2030, the Indian electric vehicle market could reach 10 million units sold annually and create 50 million jobs. On encouraging the development of electric vehicles, the Union minister said that while he is not "against" diesel and petrol, he does believe that public health should be protected from the growing pollution. For the uninitiated, Gadkari has been a passionate advocate for sustainable energy. Last December, at the Electric Vehicle Expo, he made similar remarks about his expectations for electric vehicle sales by 2030. Also read: Maruti Suzuki CEO: Exports to grow threefold by…
Nitin Gadkari announces discounts for buyers of scrapped old cars
Automakers offer discounts to customers who choose to scrap their vehiclesIn a recent statement, Indian Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari announced that several automakers will offer discounts to consumers who choose to scrap their old cars for new ones. The move is part of a broader effort to promote circular economy practices and encourage a shift to cleaner, more efficient vehicles.According to Gadkari, commercial and passenger vehicle manufacturers will offer discounts of 1.5% to 3.5% to owners of old vehicles that are scrapped. The move is aimed at supporting the government's goal of reducing vehicle emissions and improving road safety by replacing old, polluting vehicles with new ones.Earlier, Vinod Aggarwal, president of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), had stressed the need for more substantial incentives to increase the impact of the existing scrappage policy, which has not significantly affected vehicle replacement rates.The introduction of these rebates is expected to provide financial incentives for vehicle owners…
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