Mahindra partners with Adani Total Energies E-Mobility to broaden access to EV charging infra
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 21 (ANI): To accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EV) in India, MahindraMahindra has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Adani Total Energies E-Mobility Limited (ATEL). This collaboration signifies a leap towards building a greener, more sustainable future, aligning with India’s ambitious climate action goals. The MoU between the two entities will set a roadmap for the creation of an expansive EV charging infrastructure across the country. Moreover, the partnership will also entail rolling out e-mobility solutions to provide seamless access to the charging network for the customers covering discovery, availability, navigation, and transactions, according to a joint release. With this association, the XUV400 customers will now have access to more than 1,100 chargers on the ‘Bluesense App’, significantly enhancing the convenience and reach of electric vehicle charging for Mahindra EV owners, the release said. "This alliance is a cornerstone in enhancing the EV charging infrastructure, ensuring our customers enjoy seamless access to charging network and digital integration for an unparalleled EV experience. In line with our commitment to enhance customer experience with partner network, we are actively on-boarding multiple partners to broaden the EV ecosystem, driving the adoption of electric vehicles," said Veejay Nakra, President — Automotive Division, MM. According to Suresh P Manglani, Executive Director and CEO of Adani Total Gas Ltd, This is one more step towards expanding the footprint of Adani Total Gas Ltd in the EV space. "The collaboration with MM for the charging infrastructure will bolster the confidence of customers to embrace EV technology as part of the energy transition. Together, such steps will help reduce carbon emissions, and help India meet its climate action goals," said Manglani. In line with COP 26 commitments, this partnership between Mahindra and ATEL is a testament to the collaborative efforts required to decarbonize transportation and move towards an electric and sustainable future. At COP26 held in 2021, India committed to an ambitious five-part "Panchamrit" pledge. They included reaching 500 GW of non-fossil electricity capacity, generating half of all energy requirements from renewables, to reducing emissions by 1 billion tonnes by 2030. India as a whole also aims to reduce the emissions intensity of GDP by 45 per cent. Finally, India commits to net-zero emissions by 2070. (ANI)