<p>Karnataka signed an agreement Thursday with Bengaluru-based electric scooter maker Ather Energy to set up 1,000 fast charging stations across the state. </p>.<p>The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between Ather Energy and state-run electric supply companies (Escoms). The MoU was the result of a meeting between Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai and Ather Energy CEO Tarun Mehta. </p>.<p>“Ather Energy will provide free charging services for the electric two-wheeler vehicles,” Bommai’s office said in a statement. Escoms will be the nodal agency to provide technical support. Government agencies will coordinate with the Escoms to share available spaces for the charging stations, the statement added. </p>.<p>Mehta inked the agreement with Bescom managing director Rajendra Cholan. </p>.<p>In a tweet, Mehta termed his meeting with Bommai as “incredible” and said: “Walked in with an intent to intro us, walked out with a joint MoU committing 1000 Ather fast chargers across the state. Amazing speed & support from govt to enable this! Karnataka is at the forefront of EV. Excited to be here!” </p>.<p>To this, Bommai said: “K’taka is committed to doing whatever it takes to enable ease of doing business especially in the sector of clean & sustainable energy. We look forward to the participation of young & dynamic industry leaders like you (Tarun Mehta) in our efforts of crafting #NewKarnataka4NewIndia.” </p>.<p>The development comes after the Union Budget promised to introduce a policy around battery swapping technology, in a move aimed at speeding up the adoption of electric vehicles in India. </p>.<p>Last year, Ather Energy set up its first manufacturing facility at Hosur in Tamil Nadu, some 60 km from Bengaluru. </p>.<p><strong>Check out latest DH videos here</strong></p>
<p>Karnataka signed an agreement Thursday with Bengaluru-based electric scooter maker Ather Energy to set up 1,000 fast charging stations across the state. </p>.<p>The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between Ather Energy and state-run electric supply companies (Escoms). The MoU was the result of a meeting between Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai and Ather Energy CEO Tarun Mehta. </p>.<p>“Ather Energy will provide free charging services for the electric two-wheeler vehicles,” Bommai’s office said in a statement. Escoms will be the nodal agency to provide technical support. Government agencies will coordinate with the Escoms to share available spaces for the charging stations, the statement added. </p>.<p>Mehta inked the agreement with Bescom managing director Rajendra Cholan. </p>.<p>In a tweet, Mehta termed his meeting with Bommai as “incredible” and said: “Walked in with an intent to intro us, walked out with a joint MoU committing 1000 Ather fast chargers across the state. Amazing speed & support from govt to enable this! Karnataka is at the forefront of EV. Excited to be here!” </p>.<p>To this, Bommai said: “K’taka is committed to doing whatever it takes to enable ease of doing business especially in the sector of clean & sustainable energy. We look forward to the participation of young & dynamic industry leaders like you (Tarun Mehta) in our efforts of crafting #NewKarnataka4NewIndia.” </p>.<p>The development comes after the Union Budget promised to introduce a policy around battery swapping technology, in a move aimed at speeding up the adoption of electric vehicles in India. </p>.<p>Last year, Ather Energy set up its first manufacturing facility at Hosur in Tamil Nadu, some 60 km from Bengaluru. </p>.<p><strong>Check out latest DH videos here</strong></p>
