In a bid to reduce emissions and cut dependence on fossil fuels, the Army has set a target to induct three types of electric vehicles (EVs) — motorcycles, light vehicles and buses — in line with operational commitments, officers familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.
“Various factors unique to the army’s employability, remote locations of employment and operational commitments were considered to arrive at a definite time-bound road map for inducting EVs,” said one of the officers mentioned above, asking not to be named.
According to the officer, the EV push will see the army replace around 25% light vehicles, 38% buses and 48% motorcycles at select peace-time units and formations with adequate charging infrastructure. This is being done in line with the army’s requirements and employability of EVs across different types of terrain.
