TL;DR
MoRTH proposes extending the operational life of electric, hydrogen, and CNG vehicles by five years to boost cleaner mobility and reduce ownership costs.
In a significant push towards cleaner mobility, India's Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has proposed a five-year extension to the operational life of electric, hydrogen, and CNG vehicles. This proposal involves revisions to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, aiming to encourage wider adoption of environmentally friendly automobiles across the country.
The potential extension could considerably reduce ownership costs for consumers and enhance the residual value of these vehicles, making them a more attractive long-term investment. For commercial operators and fleet owners, this initiative holds particular importance, as a longer vehicle lifespan directly impacts their business viability and supports the transition away from fossil fuel-powered fleets.
