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The Hindu
The Hindu
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Amit Bhelari

Nitish Kumar procures two EVs to boost electric mobility in Bihar

In a significant move towards promoting sustainable and eco-friendly transportation in Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced the procurement of two electric cars during the Bihar Electric Vehicle (EV) Conclave and Expo held in Patna on January 11. 

The Chief Minister, who has personally used an EV since 2019, made the announcement during his visit to the expo. The event was organised by the Bihar Transport Department in collaboration with World Resources Institute, India, and the Bihar State Pollution Control Board. 

During his visit, Mr. Kumar actively engaged with the showcased EVs, seeking detailed information about their features and capabilities. In particular, he inquired about the range of the vehicles on a single charge, expressing his satisfaction with the cutting-edge technologies incorporated into the latest models of EVs. 

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