Delhi authorities has launched a chatbot service, which can reply all queries associated to electrical autos (EVs). The state authorities in its bid to unfold EV consciousness within the capital has launched this chatbot on the instant-messaging platform WhatsApp.
The newly launched chatbot will assist folks residing within the metropolis to handle all their EV-related queries at their fingertips. Queries starting from incentives, worth, vary, and charging options amongst others will probably be catered to by the chatbot.
Ashish Kundra, Delhi Transport Commissioner took to Twitter as he introduced the launch of the chatbot with a tweet saying, “Delhi government has launched a #WhatsApp chatbot for #ElectricVehicles. Find your nearest charging station, know more about electric mobility, models, etc. Send a ‘hello’ at 98103 36008 and let’s collectively @SwitchDelhi”.
Upon texting “Hello”, the consumer is requested to go for a most well-liked language between English and Hindi. In the subsequent step, the chatbot lists 5 choices – EV Calculator (Based on potential financial savings whereas switching to EV), EV Search (Find the proper EV for your self), Charging Stations, EV Pledge, and FAQs.
The initiative comes after the Delhi authorities lately introduced its draft coverage ‘Delhi Motor Vehicle Aggregator Scheme 2022’. The state authorities has mandated the transition to an all-electric fleet for cab providers, meals supply firms, and e-commerce companies by April 01, 2030.
Additionally, the Arvind Kejriwal-led authorities has proposed a high quality of Rs 50,000 per car for the businesses who fail to stick to the rule.
Aiming to affect 1 / 4 of recent car gross sales by 2024, the Delhi authorities rolled out its EV coverage in August 2020. Earlier this yr, the EV gross sales proportion within the capital amounted to 12.5 per cent of the entire autos bought. Just two years in the past, the EV share was simply 1.2 per cent and it has been surging robustly ever since.
Source: www.financialexpress.com”