New Delhi, 04 November 2026: Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has said that the market of electric vehicles is growing rapidly in the country. Addressing an awards ceremony for the electric vehicle sector in New Delhi today, Nitin Gadkari said strengthening the sector will increase the economic viability of such vehicles. He further added that promoting electric vehicles will reduce the country's dependence on petroleum imports, will help in pollution control and India will become self-reliant in the electric vehicle sector.
Nitin Gadkari had also highlighted the possibilities of vehicles running on bio-ethanol. He said that the use of alternative fuels will significantly reduce dependence on conventional petroleum and consumers will get economic benefits. Nitin Gadkari announced that on 26th of this month he will launch Toyota Innova, which will run completely on bio-ethanol instead of petrol.
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