Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Government of India will inaugurate the 3rd Eco-Friendly Electric Vehicle Expo (EV-EXPO) on 23rd December, 2016 at 10 am at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The EV-Expo 2016 shall witness participation from more than 200 Indian and International E-Vehicle companies. Over 500 business delegations from China, Germany, Sweden, Japan and other countries have confirmed their visit to EV-Expo. The expo will showcase the technological advancements in environment friendly electric 2/3/4 wheeler vehicles, component, services and products for the transportation of passengers and goods.
This year, a one day Conference on Policy Matters, Technology Innovations & Developments “Transforming E-Vehicles Industry” is being organized on 22nd Dec, 2016 a day prior to the opening of EV-Expo. This conference will be held to discuss and look into the issues, recommendations & growth prospects of the E-Vehicle industry in presence of Government officials [Centre / State]. These will include:
- Ministries of transport
- Urban Development
- MSME
- New & Renewable Energy, Power
- Skill Development
- Urban Development
- Railways
- Industries
- Defense
- Environment
- Science & Technology
- Road research institutes
- Banks
- Private Equity
- Micro Credit Financial institutions
- SME’s Individuals and Manufacturer’s of All modes of E-vehicles
The expo promises to be a significant platform to create an imp ecosystem, explore and understand the technical, policy, market opportunities and challenges for the exhibitors, buyers, global leaders, opinion makers, Govt(s), media and raise awareness about green transportation, electric vehicles, battery rickshaws, E- carts, batteries, motors, components and accessories.
Some Indian & International companies showcasing their products include Altius Techonologies, Soni Electric, Lohia Auto, Victory Electric, Nanya, Goenka, Mini Metro, Thukral electric bikes, Hitek, Indo Wagon, Jezza Motors, DMW, Eastman and Bajoria Motors.
Speaking on the occasion, Rajiv Arora, Founder Member Electric Rickshaw Manufacturers Association & Organizer, EV-Expo, said, “The 3rd EV-Expo 2016 holds special significance particularly because this Expo is the only Expo dedicated to Electric Vehicle industry in India specially at a time when Govt. is all out to promote E-Rickshaws & E-Carts to provide “End mile connectivity and ‘environment friendly’ transport solutions in order to boost passenger safety, convenience and in making India a pollution free country. The EV-Expo in India is a great initiative that will go a long way in pushing electric vehicles as a reliable, efficient and most important, non-polluting mode for transportation among the masses. It is important that people are made aware about the advantages of e-vehicles over traditional means of transport and encouraged to make a switch so that we make our planet healthy once again for future generations. This unique platform also gives us an excellent opportunity to showcase our wide range of E-Vehicles, which are the future mode of transport.”