Thiruvanthampuram, Jan 19 (KNN) The Kerala government is organising a three-day international conference and expo on e-mobility and alternative fuel 'Evolve-2023' in Thiruvananthapuram from January 19.

The expo will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.

The primary aim of the expo is to enhance electric vehicle penetration in the State along with exploring cleaner fuel alternatives with a targeted electric vehicle penetration of one million by 2025.

It will serve as a platform for policymakers across the country, industry pioneers, and academic experts to come together to explore and exchange ideas for facilitating the shift from fossil fuel to cleaner and more efficient futuristic alternatives.

On Friday, the discussions will focus on topics such as running public transport through green fuels; alternative fuel approach in maritime, freight and other multi-mode transport; hydrogen fuel for green mobility; and building resilient infrastructure for e-mobility.

As per reports, the conference will deliberate on exploring innovative financing and funding to enable the green fuel transition; alternative fuels such as methanol, ethanol, biofuel, biogas and natural gas for transportation; regulatory architecture to foster the transition on Saturday.

During the course of the event, there will also be a vehicle expo at the Thycaud Police Ground.
(KNN Bureau)

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