Question : SOLAR POWER VEHICLE



(a) the time frame for commercial production of Solar Powered Electric three wheel vehicle named SOLECKSHAW developed by CMERI (Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institut

(e);

(b) whether the Govt. plans to give subsidy to encourage its production; and

(c) if so, the details thereof.

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PLANNING MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIMENTARY AFFAIRS; MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EARTH SCIENCES (ASHWANI KUMAR)

(a) The Soleckshaw has been commercialized.

(b)&(c) A concessional excise duty of 4% has been provided to Soleckshaw. Its key parts and components have also been exempted from custom duty.