Electric Mobility in India: A perception study amongst manufacturing and IT hubs in Maharashtra

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Vishnu Ps

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The post covid-19 era presses for changes in mobility and impresses upon a transition towards sustainable/green mobility options so as to reduce dependence on imported crude oil. Target towards improving the electric vehicle adoption in India have already been implemented through a set of policies like the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMP) - 2020, and the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles (FAME-I and FAME-II). However, the adoption of electric vehicles has been stunted so far. This paper studies the widely held perceptions and opinions about electric vehicles amongst the manufacturing and IT hubs in Maharashtra. A method of approach was adopted for the study whereby in-depth quantitative data collection from over 120 respondents from the chosen area of Manufacturing and IT sector. This investigation explores the key deterrents to higher EV adoption amongst manufacturing and IT hubs in the country - the 2 sectors with highest vehicular intensity in the country, and recommend policy interventions accordingly

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