Delhi transport deptt signs MoU with MapmyIndia to use geospatial tech to analyse EV trends

The Delhi government on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with private digital map company MapmyIndia Mappls to develop a web application which will act as a geospatial decision making tool to ensure effective sightings of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in the Capital.

The tool aims to supplement the planning process in deploying and creating more EV charging stations in the city, and utilising geospatial data which will showcase which parts of the city have more EV users.

The state transport department, which had been working with MapmyIndia on a pilot testing project for the last few months, said the tool will focus on three key areas –