High speed charging infrastructure for commercial vehicles soon on highways in TN: Minister T R B Rajaa
high speed charging infrastructure
for commercial vehicles will be established in key locations on the highways soon.
The departments of energy and transport with inputs from the industries department are collaborating for creating the facility. The infrastructure is expected to facilitate full charging in 30 minutes and 70% charging in 15 minutes.
Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of Passenger Vehicle Expo 2.0 here, he said, this is essential to enhance EV penetration in the bus segment. 'Departments of energy and transport have created a proper setup for the purpose. It is for intercity and long distance vehicles. The first infrastructure will be set up in Ulundurpet," he said. The minister emphasised the need for high speed charging infrastructure for commercial vehicles akin two-wheelers and cars.
He further said, the state is conducting a mini investor conclave titled 'TN Rising' at Tuticorin next week in which some MoUs on investments are likely to be signed on the occasion. "This conclave will be taken to other industrial hubs in the state," he added.
Earlier, in his address, Rajaa said, Guidance Tamil Nadu is looking at the possibility of setting up an automobile centre of excellence to work in the direction of self-reliant Tamil Nadu.
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