Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday inaugurated the country’s first commercial electric truck battery swapping-cum-charging station built by Energy in Motion at Delhi International Cargo Terminal Private Limited (DICT) in village Panchi Gujran here.
Calling this initiative by Energy in Motion historic, Gadkari said India spends nearly Rs 25 lakh crore annually on fuel imports. If we save this money by using alternative energy, it will be invested in India’s development and help us move faster towards the dream of a developed India.
An official release quoting Gadkari said special focus is being laid on reducing the country’s logistics cost.
The government’s target is to bring it down to single digits (below 9 per cent) by December 2026. To achieve this, the highway network is being strengthened and multi-modal infrastructure is being developed by integrating waterways, rail and road transport, he stated.
Lower logistics costs will not only benef
