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Where is India's First EV Charging Station Powered by Bio-Gas?
A)
Chennai
B)
Bengaluru
C)
Ahmedabad
D)
Mumbai

Correct Answer :   Mumbai


Maharashtra Environment Minister Aaditya Thackeray on Monday(9th May 2022) inaugurated the country’s first organic waste-powered EV charging station at Keshavrao Khadye road near Haji Ali in Mumbai.
 
The station, a first-of-its-kind, will generate 220 units of electricity from food waste collected from its nearby areas, mostly from bulk generators like hotels and offices. Along with powering street lights, this energy plant will now charge electric vehicles too.
 
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is now planning to set up organic waste-powered EV charging station in each of the 24 administrative wards.
 
Inauguraated India’s first EV charging station powered by bio-gas at Keshavrao Khadye Marg today(9th May 2022), which generates 220 units of energy from household waste. Along with powering street lights, this energy plant will now charge electric vehicles too.”.

Source : Indian Express

Published On : May 12, 2022
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