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NEW DELHI: Electric vehicle (EV) makers will need to ensure a high degree of localisation for the models subsidised under the Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme (EMPS)..
EMPS replaces the Faster Adoption & Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India (FAME II) programme...
The manufacturers comprehensive warranty will have to cover the EV battery, the most crucial component of the vehicle, besides ensuring that there are adequate facilities for after-sales service for the life of sold vehicles, a senior government official told ET...
EMPS will likely be the precursor to a broader scheme for electric vehicles thats expected to be announced in the budget for FY25 after the elections, officials indicated...
The traction battery pack, inside which these components go, is to be assembled domestically.. Further, all other components such as the power and control wiring harness, wheel rim integrated with hub motor, and traction motor controller need to be manufactured in India..
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