Union Transport Ministry, ISRO working to make electric buses economically viable
Staff Reporter Union Transport Ministry and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) are working in collaboration to develop cost-effective battery technologies to make electric buses economically viable. As per the communique issued by the office of Nitin Gadkari, Union Transport Minister, a ‘breakthrough’ could be anticipated in 6-12 months. The cost-effective battery technologies will help in cutting down on carbon emissions, especially in the urban areas. “It has been decided to design electric transportation system for buses in collaboration with ISRO,” stated the communique issued by the office of Nitin Gadkari. On Saturday, a meeting was held in this regard between the officials of Ministry of Transport and Highways and Ministry of Science and Technology and ISRO. In the meeting, discussion was held on how to develop cost-effective solutions in battery-technologies so that electric buses become economically viable. Ministry of Road Transport and I...