Andhra Pradesh and Toyota Kirloskar sign MoU

Q.  Which company did the Andhra Pradesh government sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to undertake a feasibility study on the introduction of electric vehicles?
- Published on 17 Nov 17

a. Maruti Suzuki
b. Mercedes Benz
c. Hindustan Motors
d. Toyota Kirloskar

ANSWER: Toyota Kirloskar
 
Andhra Pradesh and Toyota Kirloskar sign MoUAndhra Pradesh government and Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to undertake a feasibility study on the introduction of electric vehicles and the necessary systems and infrastructure required for the move.

The MOU aims to work together to solve the grave issue of pollution ensuring smooth introduction of Plug-in Hybrid and Electric Vehicles in the State.

The feasibility study on introduction of Toyota's electrified vehicles "Prius PHEV" and "Small EV Commuter" expands into ambitious smart city project at Amaravati.

This is in line with Toyota's Environment Challenge 2050 to achieve zero CO2 emissions.

Toyota globally believes that the electrification of vehicles is required to reduce CO2 emissions. Toyota has been a pioneer in the electrified vehicle space with the Prius which is the first mass produced electrified car 20 years ago.

Toyota believes that 'PHV' Plug in Hybrid is a realistic solution considering the charging infrastructure available in the country in current status.

Globally Toyota has been a leader in introducing alternate electric mobility solutions to help reduce the CO2 emissions.

Over 85 million tons of CO2 has been reduced by these electrified vehicles globally.

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