Delhi: Old Vehicles to be be Converted into Electric Vehicles Soon
In Delhi, vehicles running on petrol and diesel will soon be converted into Electric Vehicles.
The registration process has been initiated by the Delhi Transport Department to centres for converting old diesel and petrol vehicles with electric kits into electric vehicles.
As per reports, 10 manufacturers of electric kits are already empaneled for the conversion of old petrol and diesel vehicles into electric vehicles.
The issued guidelines
The guidelines are issued by the department for the installers of electric kits which states that they will be authorized by the kit manufacturer or supplier to fit the kit on their behalf.
- It has also been stated in the guidelines that the installer must incorporate the skills of trained technicians and that the supplier should impart extensive training to the technicians.
- The supplier must also maintain diligent record of vehicles installed with electric kits and be provide it to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, whenever required.
- The installer also must conduct yearly fitness tests of the vehicle and has to maintain the records of the parameters audited.
- The installer should assess the fitness of the vehicle for kit installation, explain the same to the vehicle owner and seek their written consent.
