As part of its efforts to promote sustainable transport and reduce carbon footprint, the Ministry of Power partners with Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL) to launch the cutting-edge ‘EV as a Service’ initiative. The ceremony also included an address by Union Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Shri Manohar Lal.
CESL: Toward Green Mobility for India
The ‘EV as a Service’ program forms part of the path toward much greener and cleaner alternatives for energy, which India is pursuing. The well-defined ambition of having 5,000 electric vehicles (EVs) across all central government departments by the end of two years testifies to how committed India is towards its stated aim of net-zero carbon emission by 2070.
There is also a broad spectrum of EVs available in this program
- Government ministries can choose from a variety of electric vehicle models, ranging from compact cars to larger buses, tailored to meet operational needs.
Impressive Deployment Goals
- CESL has already installed around 2,000 electric vehicles to be used by the government. 17,000 electric buses will also be deployed in a few years. These will greatly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and grapple with urban pollution.
Firm Plans For Extensive Charging Infra
- For seamless operation of the initiative, strong plans for putting in place vast networks of EV charging across the country have been constituted. Ranging anxiety will not be a factor, along with ensuring long-term scalability.
Shri Vishal Kapoor, Managing Director & CEO of CESL, said, “The initiative demonstrated a building-the-ecosystem approach with the fundamentals such as charging infrastructure and customer education.”
Industry Reacts on EV As A Service
There was a live display of more than 100 high-tech electric vehicles comprising e-bikes, electric buses, trucks, and even mobile charging vans. This kind of diversified display pointed to the scalability of the program and the potential it held to meet the needs of transport of various government departments and beyond.
Industry analysts have lauded the initiative, even hailing it as a “game-changer” in speeding up India’s transition to greener mobility. This modernisation of fleets by governments signals a strong trigger to the private sector but also nudges other stakeholders to invest in clean transportation solutions.
Road Ahead for CESL
As the government rolls out plans to make EVs ubiquitous, private players are likely to follow suit across segments. The scalable nature of this model is due to its robust charging infrastructure and flexible procurement options offered through CESL.
ELCRIK Speaks
Such a launch marks an important day in the road to green mobility by India. By such grand designs, industries come together with a detailed roadmap. The EV as a Service by the government is a reflection of the result of untiring efforts on its part to combat climate change and evolve sustainable practices. As India speeds up its quest toward achieving its environmental goals. These programs inspire global confidence and provide a greener, cleaner, and healthier future for the country and its citizens.
