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Electric vehicles have fast become more commonplace around the globe over the years, and the fact that they have the ability to extensively decrease greenhouse gas emissions and provide an alternative to the long-standing fossil fuel-based IC engines does help. While a developing country like India is sure to have its unique set of barriers that hinder the adoption of green mobility across the country, and while there is a lot of apprehension amongst the end-users with regards to factors like charging infrastructure, driving range and the associated costs, there have also been a number of positive steps in the right directions, in terms of closing the technological gap, as well as giving the right incentives to the users. This paper is focused on reviewing the overall scenario of India’s position with respect to green mobility and provides insights into where we currently stand.

Keywords

Electric Vehicle; Green Mobility; Infrastructure; Charging Station; Battery; Energy Storage; Engines

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