In 'Baking Sunlight', Bengaluru Mall Has Separate Parking For Electric Vehicles: Ather Executive Responds
Bengaluru's shopping centre has established distinct parking spaces dedicated to electric vehicles (EVs) under the scorching sunlight. An executive from Ather, a prominent electric scooter manufacturer, has offered their insights in response to this initiative.
As the global push towards sustainable energy gains momentum, innovative solutions are emerging in unexpected places.
In Bengaluru, a bustling tech hub in India, a shopping mall has taken a unique step towards promoting eco-friendly transportation.
Amidst the sweltering heat of the Indian sun, the mall has introduced separate parking spaces exclusively designated for electric vehicles (EVs).
This move not only underscores the city's commitment to environmental consciousness but also serves as a testament to the growing popularity of EVs in urban areas.
In response to this initiative, executives from Ather Energy, a leading electric scooter manufacturer based in Bengaluru, have expressed their views.
Their insights shed light on the significance of such infrastructural adaptations and the broader implications for the EV industry.
This development reflects a broader shift towards sustainable urban planning and signals the beginning of a more environmentally conscious approach to infrastructure development in Bengaluru and beyond.
What Happened In Bengaluru Mall?
A photographer based in Bengaluru has utilized X (formerly Twitter) to highlight an intriguing observation regarding a prominent mall in the city.
Despite boasting a multi-story parking facility for conventional vehicles, the mall has allocated a distinct parking area exclusively for electric vehicles (EVs), as indicated by a prominent signboard reading "Electric Vehicle parking zone."
The photographer, via X, shared a photograph and commentary expressing perplexity over this apparent segregation.
The Bengaluru mall has separate parking for EVs in the hot sun | Image: X
He noted the irony of EVs being exposed to the intense sunlight outside while a spacious multi-level parking structure remains available indoors.
Moreover, he relayed security personnel's rationale, attributing the decision to an alleged fire incident involving an EV-laden truck.
By tagging Ather Energy and its founders, Tarun Mehta, and Swapnil Jain, the photographer appealed for their intervention in addressing the purported misconceptions surrounding electric vehicles with the mall's management.
"I trust that leaders in the EV industry can engage in dialogue with these Bengaluru malls," he commented, directing his message to Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal. "This prominent mall is exhibiting a heightened level of fear psychosis," he further remarked in a separate post.
The widely followed X account "Peak Bengaluru" tagged Aravind Prasad, head of charging infrastructure at Ather Energy, seeking the company's involvement.
"We will take the initiative to communicate with them," Prasad responded.
Where Can You Check Out The Post?
You can check out the viral post on X posted by @nishantr.
There is some irrational fear psychosis in #NexusMall #Koramangala in #Bengaluru with regards to Electric Vehicles. While there is a big multi level parking (as seen on left), they make EVs to be parked in baking sunlight outside.
¡ª Nishant Ratnakar (@nishantr) March 23, 2024
EV manufacturers kindly speak to them.#Ather pic.twitter.com/t8SGhtfcoh
How Did The Internet React?
Since the post was shared on social media, it has garnered many views and comments.
Internet reacts to the Bengaluru mall has separate parking for EVs in the hot sun | Image: X
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