(T.E.T)
The Delhi government’s Transport Department has begun the registration process for centres for retrofitting of old diesel and petrol vehicles with electric kits to convert them into e-vehicles, enabling vehicle owners in Delhi to convert their old diesel and petrol vehicles into electric vehicles. Around ten manufacturers of electric kits have been enrolled to convert old ICE vehicles into electric vehicles. Guidelines for the installers of electric kits state that they will be authorized by the kit manufacturer or supplier to fit the kit on their behalf.
A fitness test needs to be conducted once a year minimum by the installer. Further, the fitness of the vehicle for kit installation needs to be assessed by the installer and explained to the vehicle owner followed by their written consent. Official estimates state that around 1.5 lakh diesel vehicles in the capital city are 10 years old and there are around 28 lakh petrol vehicles that are older than 15 years. The NGT has issued directions relating to restrictions on registration and plying of diesel vehicles more than 10 years old and petrol vehicles more than 15 years old in Delhi NCR.
