EESL to set up 100 electric vehicle charging stations in Noida

State-owned EESL on Thursday said it has inked a pact with the New Okhla Industrial Development Authority (NOIDA) to promote electric vehicles and set up around 100 public charging stations in Noida.

"Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the New Okhla Industrial Development Authority (NOIDA) to promote electric vehicles (EVs) and install around 100 public charging stations. The MoU will fast-track the adoption of e-mobility in Noida by promoting robust EV infrastructure," EESL said in a statement.

Alok Tandon, chairman of NOIDA, said establishing public charging infrastructure will spur the EV adoption in the city.

"With this partnership with EESL, we envisage the e-mobility movement to gain traction in the city. We are striving to make Noida cleaner, greener and more sustainable," he said.

Ritu Maheshwari, chief executive officer of NOIDA, said installation of public charging stations will accelerate the adoption of EVs in the city.

A robust public charging infrastructure complements the legislative efforts in creating a sustainable EV ecosystem. With increasing penetration of EVs, the local emission of pollutants is also expected to reduce, leading to cleaner air and several public health benefits, she said.