Mahindra Electric, part of the diversified US$19
billion Mahindra Group and a pioneer in the development and production of
electric vehicles in India and Baghirathi Group, a leading shared mobility
service provider based in Bengaluru, today flagged off a fleet of 50 electric
vehicles comprising Mahindra’s e-Verito from the Vidhana Soudha or State
Assembly. This marks the beginning of the eMobility Awareness Campaign
spearheaded by the Government of Karnataka.
The flag-off took place
in the presence of Chief Minister of Karnataka, Siddaramaiah and
R.V. Deshpande, Minister for Medium & Heavy Industries, who also shared
their vision of eMobility for Karnataka, at the event.
Mahindra Electric also announced an additional
investment of Rs 400 crore over the next 5 years, in the state. The investment
will be utilized towards expansion of capacity, setting up of new EV technology
innovation centers and expansion of the skilled team working in the EV space.
The Baghirathi Group also announced the launch
of its brand rydS which will focus on low carbon, zero emission sustainable mobility
solutions for all. rydS plans to deploy 1000 electric vehicles for its
enterprise clients. This deployment augments the recently announced electric
vehicle and energy storage policy of the Government of Karnataka which aims to
create a conducive environment and necessary infrastructure for electric
mobility in the city.
Speaking on the announcement, Mahesh
Babu, CEO, Mahindra Electric said, “We are very happy to lead the EV
movement in Karnataka and be active participants in the eMobility awareness
campaign initiated by the Government of Karnataka. Karnataka is our home ground
and we already have three fully functioning facilities in Bengaluru. The role
played by Bhagirathi in urban mass mobility is giving an impetus to electric
vehicles as well with the recent order of 1000 eVeritos being one of the
biggest in Indian corporate mobility. I am sure that together, Mahindra &
Bhaghirathi can reshape the dynamics of mass mobility to make it clean and
green in keeping with our state government’s objective”.
Speaking about the initiative, Mahesh
Hariharan, Founder Chairman of Baghirathi Groupsaid, “rydS marks
the next stage of evolution of our organization, building further on our vision
of creating shared, connected and sustainable mobility solutions. We
intend to work closely with our customers, and with policy makers to implement
the EV policy. Our action plan focuses on developing the infrastructure for
manufacturers to support a fleet of electric vehicles across the country,
starting with Bengaluru.”
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