Govt. to allow fitting of hybrid electric kits on old cars

Recent events have shown that the Government of India has been taking various measures to get the pollution levels in the country under control. According to media reports, the government has now allowed owners to convert their existing vehicles into electric hybrids.

The road transport and highways ministry is aiming to get BS-II and BS-III compliant vehicles converted into electric hybrids. The cost of these kits is expected to be just under Rs. 1 lakh and is expected to decrease when the demand increases. The government will be certifying manufacturers of hybrid electric kits like Bosch and Cummins to develop and provide hybrid kits for vehicles.

The road transport and highway ministry also plans to ask the Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises to offer incentives to people who get their vehicles converted under the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan. The aim of this plan is to achieve national fuel security by promoting hybrid and electric vehicles in the country.

Source: ET