By Imsha IqbalThe Ministry of Environment has emphasised on importing Electric Vehicles (EVs) on the grounds of easing the importation of motor vehicles to the country by the Government, The Morning Business learns. Apart from the approval for the strategic plan in order to popularise the use of EVs, the Media Secretary said there are three other factors that were considered as well. Thus, the recommendations proposed by this technical committee are expected to finalise this strategic plan to be presented to the Cabinet. Therefore, the Ministry looks forward to suggesting the use of solar power in generating electricity for these vehicle charging stations. According to the statistics provided by the Department of Motor Traffic, the total number of fossil fuel motor vehicles that have been registered by the end of the year 2020 has exceeded the mark of 8 million.

Source: The Nation July 15, 2021 19:52 UTC