Mumbai, 10- Aug (HS): Maharashtra has taken initiative in

introducing battery-electrical truck of the capacity to carry 7 tonnes to 55

tonnes goods. The State Government in its first initiative with Tata Motors,

launched the portfolio in Mumbai on Monday. Maharashtra is the first state in

the country to launch electric good carrier truck in the country.

Transport

Minister Pratap Sarnaik said that the step is not only to introduce electric

vehicle, but also a step towards green revolution. Under the EV Policy manufacturers and transporters

get new opportunities in participating in the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Make in

India’ mission.

Sarnaik said

that the trucks are designed and manufactured by Indian engineers. The truck

will run 350 km after a single recharge. Facilities for fast charging and less

operating investment is being provided by the state government. Transporters

will save on transport cost.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar