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Bhujbal Proposes State-of-the-Art EV Testing Centre at Nashik CPRI

Chhagan Bhujbal wants Nashik to get a special centre for testing electric vehicles.

He suggested using the existing Central Power Research Institute campus for this purpose.

The centre could test electric cars, batteries, chargers and other important parts.

This would help companies test their products closer to home.

It could save them time and money.

The centre could also support research and new ideas about electric vehicles.

Training in battery and charging technology could create more jobs.

Bhujbal has asked officials to study the idea and prepare a detailed plan.

Key facts

Proposed location: Central Power Research Institute campus, Nashik
Proponent: Chhagan Bhujbal, Maharashtra’s State Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Minister
Proposed facility: State-of-the-art EV testing facility or Centre of Excellence for EV Testing
Potential testing areas: Electric vehicles, batteries, charging systems, power electronics and related components
Expected benefits: Lower testing time and costs, research support, skill development and employment opportunities
Requested next steps: A feasibility study and preparation of a Detailed Project Report
Broader objective: Develop Nashik as a national hub for EV research, testing and innovation

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