BMC in collaboration with WRI India unveils Mumbai EV cell to accelerate EV adoption
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced that Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Aditya Thackeray in collaboration with WRI India has launched "Mumbai EV Cell", a special cell dedicated to accelerating Electrical Vehicles `transition and adoption' in Mumbai.
Today we launched the Mumbai EV cell, a BMC and WRI partnership, to accelerate EV transition and adoption. With experts working towards sustainable mobility, this cell will assist in creating a network of charging stations, supporting battery development and market penetration," tweeted Aditya Thackeray who is also the Guardian Minister of Mumbai Suburban District.
Emphasizing the acceptance of EVs among the public, Thackeray stated that Maharashtra has witnessed a jump of 157 percent in EV registration since the announcement of the EV policy (in July 2021).
Bringing this new age technology in public transportation, Thackeray tweeted that "We are swiftly working towards electrifying the BEST fleet. At present, 386 BEST buses are electric and will soon touch 50 percent by 2023 and 100 percent before 2027.
"State Environment Minister Thackeray termed this collaboration "Just the beginning" of "a long way to go in this hour of climate emergency. Grateful to BMC, BEST buses, and most importantly, Mumbaikars, who are crucial stakeholders in our efforts towards sustainable development," tweeted Thackeray.
