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.@nitin_gadkari: #Crudeoil import presents an economic and #environmental challenge for #India. India’s present efforts at advancing #greentechnologies will provide us with a way out of this unsustainable dependence.

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.@nitin_gadkari: We have #EVs coming up in all segments, including recently for electric trucks.

I am confident that India’s present policies can ensure a rapid transition to cleaner vehicles.

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.@nitin_gadkari: Government role for #EVs is very supportive. There is an integrated approach across multiple ministries, #PLI schemes, vehicle scrappage programmes, and localised content that will make #India a leader in the manufacturing of EVs.

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.@nitin_gadkari: We plan to make #India the global manufacturing hub for all #vehicle segments. We are doing our best to reduce logistic costs through improved connectivity to make this possible.

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.@nitin_gadkari: Global manufacturers, such as @Tesla should set up their manufacturing facilities in #India. We have all the facilities available and the government will provide all the support to help foreign manufacturers.

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.@nitin_gadkari: The high temperatures in #India do provide a safety issue for batteries in #EVs. We have decided to make strict standards and tests to ensure the high quality of battery cells. Manufacturers need to prioritise safety while manufacturing EVs.

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.@nitin_gadkari: #Greenhydrogen will be critical going forward. The industry should focus its efforts on reducing the cost of green hydrogen production.

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.@nitin_gadkari: As long as economic viability and appropriate technology are available, both #Indian and global investors will be ready to invest in #greentechnologies.

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