Indian Army To Get Electric Vehicles For Specific Units To Aid Reduce CO2 Emissions
This decision is based on several factors that were unique to the Indian Army¡¯s employability, remote locations of employment and operational commitments, which helped finalise the roadmap for the induction of EVs.
The Indian Army is looking to procure electric vehicles for specific units and formations, going in tandem with the nation¡¯s overall policy of reducing carbon emissions, reveals a PTI report.
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The plan is looking at replacing 25 percent of light vehicles, 38 percent buses, and 48 percent of two-wheelers in specific units with electric vehicles over a particular period of time.
This decision is based on several factors that were unique to the Indian Army¡¯s employability, remote locations of employment and operational commitments, which helped finalise the roadmap for the induction of EVs.
The official said in a statement, "The Indian Army has put into the plan a roadmap to induct EVs wherever possible, considering the operational commitments which will significantly reduce carbon emissions dependency on fossil fuels.¡±
In order to support a viable EV ecosystem in the Army units, necessary support infrastructure will also be put into place.
¡°These EV charging stations will have at least one fast charger and two to three slow chargers. Electric circuit cables, and transformers with adequate load-bearing capability based on the anticipated number of EVs per station will be put into place," the official added.
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The Army is also working on installing solar-panel-driven charging stations, which will go live in a phased manner. As per the official, the EVs are being procured through the capital route. Moreover, the existing shortage of buses will be bridged by procuring electric buses for specific peace establishments for initial exploitation.
An initial tender for procuring 60 buses with 24 fast chargers will soon be floated.
The current move follows the Indian Army demonstration of available EVs to Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh in April this year, which had seen the participation of EV makers like Tata Motors, Perfect Metal Industries and Revolt Motors.
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