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Plans to prepare guidelines electric vehicle usage in SL: Industries Ministry

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The attention of the Industry Ministry was drawn to the preparation of a series of guidelines regarding the use of electric vehicles in the country.

While having the preliminary discussion at the ministry with several ministry officials, Minister Ramesh Pathirana said after the implementation of the guidelines, the ministry is hoping to popularize electric vehicles in the country while streamlining their use.

Accordingly, all electric vehicles, accessories, spare parts imported into the country, electric, assembling activities, and electronic waste are to be disposed of in an orderly manner.

The Ministry is currently preparing a series of mandates on motor vehicles (automobiles), and the Ministry is hoping to publish these guidelines along with the policies. This project will provide long-term benefits to the country after the implementation of such guidelines, the minister said.

"A program will be prepared to dispose of electric waste, such as batteries safely in the environment. Through the popularisation of electric vehicles, the use of fossil fuels can be reduced in the country," he said.

Minister Pathirana mentioned that the preparation of this set of guidelines should begin immediately, and for that, the contribution of the public sector should be equivalent to that of the private sector. (Chaturanga Samarawickama)


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  • Abeygunaratna Thursday, 10 November 2022 06:36 AM

    Make it less expensive too by way of tax concessions etc.

    Dream before action Thursday, 10 November 2022 06:42 AM

    First of all ensure proper electric system to supply continues electricity to the user. If there is a power cut or strike the vehicles were on the road side.

    Gamaya Thursday, 10 November 2022 07:53 AM

    Very good Min Pathirana. First thing that you should do is bring in a standardized charging type to the country, this will help set up charging stations. (Europe and most Asian countries have Type2, whereas USA has a different type and Japan used to have Chademo). Get corporates to invest in charging points. Hold the importers responsible for what they import (battery disposal, range, environment concerns, warranty) Let them bring replacement batteries to the country, dont want what happened to the Nissan Leaf happen to other cars, Sri Lanka was an early adopter for all the wrong reasons and people still suffer. Educate the people of EV usage, after all it is not your normal ICE car.

    Jude Thursday, 10 November 2022 09:40 AM

    To charge the EV maybe owner has to plug-in to AZZ !! Yeah!!

    Shan Thursday, 10 November 2022 02:37 PM

    Charge is in his rear.

    Mohamed Hussain Thursday, 10 November 2022 10:18 AM

    Many countries already started

    Cedric Emmanuel Thursday, 10 November 2022 10:46 AM

    Need to make electric cars duty free if you can show the purchase is from monies earned abroad.. Could be a solution to the population crisis!? But without bribes nothing works in Sri Lanka..

    Be Fair Thursday, 10 November 2022 11:52 AM

    Since 2015 manufacturers were talking about Electric cars from 2030 onwards. This clearly show how progressive and proactive we are to Global Dynamics. When we dont have a Policy for importing Gasoline Vehicles, how can we embark on such a project like this?

    Sutha Thursday, 10 November 2022 12:59 PM

    What about charging stations with solar power? Without charging stations all EV dreams are wasted.

    Ranjan Thursday, 10 November 2022 02:35 PM

    These are all fairy tale stories for fools to listen to whole people are being taxed left and right. Please resign. Take your stray dogs and get lost.

    Cassim Zarook Thursday, 10 November 2022 07:42 PM

    The great thing is we are thinking. Oh! Jesus give us our daily quota of electricity.


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