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Biggest Challenge for E-mobility is Replacing ICEV System, Says BEE DG

EV experts and manufacturers from over twenty five countries emphasised on the need for a robust energy storage ecosystem in India to become a global EV manufacturing hub at IESW.

May 05, 2023. By Anurima Mondal

As concerns over climate change continue to worsen, electric vehicles will play a major role in the future of transportation. Electric vehicles have taken off in India and globally in a big way. In India, EV sales more than tripled to 10.54 lakh units in 2022.

Addressing e-mobility day as the guest of honour at India Energy Storage Week (IESW) 2023, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) Director General, Abhay Bakre emphasised on the need to generate high-decibel public awareness for EV adoption.

“The biggest challenge for e-mobility is to replace a well-established ICE vehicle system. A major concern is how we shift a widely distributed, well-managed, and strong distribution network of fossil fuel, gasoline, or diesel to e-mobility. And, the solution lies in a robust public charging infrastructure. With a wide adoption and the economy of scale, we can bring down the costs of batteries, EV charging components, etc., and make the EV transition a success story just as India did with the smartphone revolution,” said Abhay Bakre.

Delivering the welcome speech at e-mobility day of IESW 2023, Dr. Rahul Walawalkar, President of IESA, says, “With the support of the government and policies such as FAME 2, India's electric 2-wheeler industry has grown exponentially in the last few years. Promising startups in the EV space are now leading the way in innovation. Indian OEMs are also stepping up and have introduced path-breaking EVs. This is an opportune time for industry and academia to collaborate and make India a global hub for R&D, manufacturing, and adoption of e-mobility. The potential to export solutions to other countries also presents a significant opportunity for companies involved in this sector. Together, we can create a sustainable future for ourselves and contribute to the world's transition towards clean energy.”

The government has been playing its part with schemes like the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (FAME) to boost the EV ecosystem in the country and encourage more people to switch to cleaner modes of transportation.

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