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Policy Initiation for Development of Slow Charging Station Infrastructure and E-rickshaw Vehicle Registration Process in India

Kishore Kumar Neelam
School of Planning and Architecture, India
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DOI icon 10.24018/ejenergy.2021.1.5.28

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Submitted 2021-10-06
Published 2021-12-14

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This paper is to enclave, a policy initiation for development of slow charging station infrastructure and E-rickshaw vehicles registration process in India. EV’s (Electric Vehicles) as the new green nonpolluting vehicle for last mile connectivity within the city limits. At the E-rickshaw market a no of models available, but there is no study done for governing method, rules to follow and provision for charging infrastructure.   E-rickshaw are being considered as a priority option towards sustainable development. These vehicles are the smart choice and encouraged as feeder system for last mile connectivity. E-rickshaw mode has been excluded from NMT (Non-motorized Transport) category and included in Motor Vehicles Act (2014) as special purpose battery operated vehicle. The main objective of the paper is to creating a space for building the charging infrastructure with different tariff and to setup governing rules for E-rickshaw operators.

Keywords: Electric Vehicles (EVs), E-rickshaw, Charging Point, Commuter, Operator, Operational Routes, E-rickshaw Parking, Night Halt

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