CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -On 6 March 2014, India’s first intra-city e-bus was launched in Bengaluru. On 17 October 2016, Ashok Leyland unveiled India’s first indigenous e-bus. On 8 August 2019, Government of India sanctioned 5, 595 e-buses to 64 cities and state transport undertakings.

Detailed explanation-2: -Tata Motors subsidiary TML CV Mobility Solutions will supply, run, and maintain 1500 12-meter low-floor air-conditioned electric buses in New Delhi for a term of 12 years as part of the arrangement.

Detailed explanation-3: -Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari launches Ashok Leyland Electric Double Decker Bus in Mumbai. Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari launched Ashok Leyland Electric Double Decker Bus named Switch EiV 22 in Mumbai today, August 18, 2022.

Detailed explanation-4: -Maharashtra, UP, Delhi and Gujarat account for more than 75% of the overall registrations. India has witnessed rapid economic growth, urbanization and consequent demand for mobility over the past few decades.