Electric Cable Highway: Delhi to Jaipur In Just 2 hours

Producer:  Mehak Pal

The journey from Delhi to Jaipur will soon take 2 hours, Union Road and Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari said on November 16, 2023.

He referred to the central government's plan, under which the ministry soon will introduce an electric cable highway.

 Electric cable highway will provide electric energy to vehicles and make them cover the distance in just two hours.

What is an electric cable highway? Electric cable highways are an energy-efficient option that helps moving vehicles to provide electric energy, using overhead power lines.

The plan will benefit electric vehicle users, providing electric energy to the battery while running on the e-highways.

 The first Electric cable highway was introduced in Germany in 2019. It provides energy to the hybrid trucks while on the run.