Mahindra & Mahindra also showcased its range of electric vehicles, which was the widest ever displayed and included mobility solutions & concepts. This comprised the UDO, a stylish 2 seater electric pod concept; the ATOM, a new age urban mobility solution for emerging India; the Treo, a cutting-edge Lithium-ion battery powered electric three-wheeler; the e2o NXT, a refreshed version of the e2oPlus hatchback; the eKUV100, an electric mini SUV; and the e-Cosmo, the company's new electric bus.

Hyundai Motor has also introduced the Next Generation Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) - Hyundai NEXO and Global Electric Vehicle - IONIQ (Battery Powered) during the India Korea Business Summit 2018 held in New Delhi. Underlining the company's commitment, S. H. Kim, Vice President, Namyang R&D Centre, Hyundai Motor Company said, "The creation of Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle - HYUNDAI NEXO SUV and Global EV - IONIQ is a significant leap forward for th company as it intensifies our efforts to produce highly efficient, eco-friendly vehicles. Hyundai is continuously innovating in Clean and Connected Mobility Solutions to make a long-term positive transformation for our future generations."

Soner or later, all these vehicles and concepts are to be found on the road. Meanwhile, we can already see few e-vehicles on the road mainly into public transport domain. Tata Starbus Hybrid Electric Bus with Full Low Floor configuration from Tata Morors is running on the roads of Mumbai. It runs on dual power, i.e. diesel and electric and is economically viable, safe and environmentally-friendly. Similarly, there are other states in the country having electric buses running.

Alternately, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd & Uber have collaborated to explore the deployment of electric vehicles (EVs) on the Uber platform in several cities across India.

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