more-inMinister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Friday appealed to the industry to invest in public transport propelled by alternative fuel and electricity to help the country reduce its oil import bill. So, our government has taken a decision for alternative fuels like ethanol, methanol, bio-diesel, compressed natural gas (CNG) and electricity. “What the consumer needs, what the society needs, what the country needs is very important... Mr. Gadkari was addressing top executives of Indian and global companies, including TATA Motors, TATA Power, Mercedes Benz (India) , Maruti Suzuki, Hero MotoCorp, Honda India, Ford and Spicejet. Speaking at the same session, R. C. Bhargava chairman of Maruti Suzuki India said, “I don’t think pollution is the first priority for electrification.

Source: The Hindu September 07, 2018 16:52 UTC