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Nitin Gadkari Highlights India’s Potential to Lead the Global EV Market

Urja Daily by Urja Daily
December 19, 2024
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New Delhi, December 19, 2024 – The 21st EV EXPO 2024 commenced today at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, featuring the 8th Catalyst Conference on the sustainability of the electric vehicle (EV) industry. Organized in collaboration with the International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT), the event brought together industry representatives, regulatory authorities, and entrepreneurs to discuss the future of electric mobility.

Hon’ble Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Mr. Nitin Gadkari, inaugurated the conference via video link from Nagpur. Addressing the gathering, he emphasized India’s commitment to combating rising pollution levels and reducing its dependency on fossil fuel imports, which currently amount to ₹22 lakh crore annually. He reiterated the government’s focus on transitioning mass transportation systems to electric vehicles and achieving carbon neutrality by 2070.

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Key Highlights from Mr. Gadkari’s Address:

  • Market Growth: In 2023-24, India registered 30 lakh EVs, marking a 45% increase in sales with a 6.4% market penetration. Notably, 56% of total two-wheeler sales were electric, driven by over 400 startups in the EV sector.
  • Future Projections: By 2030, the Indian EV market is expected to reach a potential of ₹20 lakh crore, creating 5 crore jobs. Hybrids and EVs are projected to account for 8% of the market by 2028, with the EV finance market size estimated at ₹4 lakh crore.
  • Lithium Reserves: India’s reserves of 6 million tonnes of lithium in Jammu & Kashmir represent 6% of the global stock, sufficient to support the production of 60 crore EVs. Efforts are underway to expedite the utilization of these reserves.
  • Cost Reductions: The lifecycle cost of lithium-ion batteries currently stands at $115 per kilowatt-hour, with expectations to drop below $100 within six months.
  • Recycling Opportunities: The lithium-ion battery recycling market is projected to reach ₹50,000 crore by 2030.
  • Potential to be World Leader in EVs:  Mr. Gadkari urged industry leaders to seize the opportunity to expand production tenfold and position India as a global leader in the EV market. He emphasized that the Indian EV industry must compete effectively with countries like China by leveraging superior technology and uncompromising quality standards. He underscored the importance of proven technology, economic viability, raw material availability, and marketability as key principles for success.

He concluded by envisioning India’s automobile industry becoming the world’s largest within five years, with significant contributions from the EV sector.

Industry Participation and Panel Discussions:

Prominent attendees included Mr. Saurabh Dalela, Director of ICAT; Mr. Balraj Bhanot, ex-Chairman of the TED Committee, BIS; Mr. Yash Pal Sachar, VP of Corporate Affairs at Ashok Leyland; Mr. Anuj Sharma, President of the Electric Vehicle Federation; and Mr. Rajiv Arora, organizer of EV Expo. The conference featured several panel discussions on the sustainability and future of the EV industry.

Exhibition Highlights:

Celebrating a decade of success, the 21st EV Expo 2024 runs from December 20-22 in Hall Nos. 1 & 2 of Pragati Maidan. The event showcases cutting-edge innovations, industry collaborations, and evolving technologies, with participation from around 200 exhibitors from India and abroad. The expo serves as a platform for entrepreneurs, startups, industry leaders, and EV enthusiasts to engage in transformative discussions shaping the future of mobility.

Supporting Organizations:

The 21st EV Expo 2024 is supported by:

  • Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India
  • Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)
  • Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME)
  • International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT)

About EV EXPO:

Organized by Altius Auto Solutions Pvt. Ltd., EV Expo is India’s largest trade show dedicated to electric vehicles, accessories, batteries, and charging solutions. Since its inception in 2015, the Expo has been hosted in major cities like New Delhi, Kolkata, Bangalore, Lucknow, and Hyderabad. The New Delhi edition remains the flagship annual event, drawing significant industry participation.

For more information, visit www.evexpo.in.

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