Two- and Three-Wheeler Electric Vehicles in India - Outlook 2019

摘要

The author proposes to "review" the status of all types of two- and three-wheelers in India. For both these vehicles, India has a unique distinction of being world's number one producer, providing jobs to millions of people all over India in the manufacture of these vehicles, in the ancillary units manufacturing the parts, and in the distribution/service centres of the suppliers. Further, both these vehicles contribute towards a healthy growth in export and foreign exchange every year. The paper also tries to bring out the status of application of battery technology in these vehicles. There appears to be some hesitation among the two-wheeler Indian manufacturers in bringing out large number of battery-operated two-wheelers as desired by Indian Government. But fortunately, a silent revolution is taking place regarding battery-operated three-wheeler vehicles in India. In the end, a few proposals are being put forth for consideration by Central/State Governments, Public Sector Organizations and manufacturers of electric vehicles for improvement in adoption of the two- and three-wheeler electric vehicles in India.