MOBILITY
MOBILITY
“ INDIA IS AN IMPORTANT MARKET WITH THE WELL-DEVELOPED LOCAL MANUFACTURING OF ICEs AND A WELL ESTABLISHED SUPPLY CHAIN ”
GAURAV BATRA , ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR AND PORTFOLIO LEAD - AM & M , ENERGY & G & I , EY
tie-ups with charging network operators , providers , and power utility companies .”
This point sums up where private input is crucial to the successful transformation of India ’ s network . Companies have the power to work together and enable faster rates of charging innovation and rollout , which will help bridge the gaps — resulting from investments pivoting between vehicle manufacture and charging installations .
“ The government has begun to introduce policies specifically focused on developing charging infrastructure . There ’ s a certain amount of funding earmarked for charging infrastructure ,” says Batra .
“ As part of developing this infrastructure , the government has also reached out to our top three fuel retailers to build a charging network across their own . I think the expectation from the government is that , essentially , there will be a charging station available every three to five kilometres .”
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