TNEB, civic bodies to jointly power electric vehicles

Chennai to get 100 charging stations; other corporations, municipalities may get 5 each

- S GURUVANMIKANATHAN @ Chennai

The Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB), in collaboration with local bodies, is planning to set up Common Public Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (PCS) with the participation of private players across the state.

The TNEB officials had recently approached the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) and a few other local bodies to discuss the proposal.

According to a senior official, around 100 PCS are likely to be established in Chennai alone, while every other municipal corporation, municipality and panchayat may get 5-10 stations each, as per local requirements.