{
  "id": 18247421,
  "title": "'Maharashtra Is Ready To Lead This Transformation': CM Devendra Fadnavis Targets 30% EV Registrations By 2030, Eyes Global Future Mobility Hub Status | Video",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/maharashtra-is-ready-to-lead-this-transformation-cm-devendra-fadnavis",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T03:46:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/tech/maharashtra-is-ready-to-lead-this-transformation-cm-devendra-fadnavis-targets-30-ev-registrations-by-2030-eyes-global-future-mobility-hub-status-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced ambitious plans to transform the state into a global hub for future mobility by 2030. Fadnavis aims for electric vehicles (EVs) to make up 30% of new vehicle registrations during this period. Building on Pune's existing automobile manufacturing legacy, the state is investing in fast-charging infrastructure, sustainable mobility corridors, and battery recycling facilities. Beyond manufacturing, Maharashtra aims to lead in electric vehicle technology, battery innovation, power electronics, semiconductors, artificial intelligence, automobile software, design, and research and development. The state currently contributes over 20% of India's total automobile production, with major clusters in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad. Fadnavis urged Mercedes-Benz to expand its operations from manufacturing vehicles for India to serving the wider Asian and global markets from its Chakan facility in Pune. The CM emphasized that Maharashtra is ready to lead this transformation, not just following the future but driving it. The state's infrastructure advantages, including the new Navi Mumbai International Airport, Purandar in Pune district, and Vadhavan Port in Palghar district, will further enhance Maharashtra's connectivity with global markets. Over 650 prospective customers showed interest in the newly launched Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric within 36 hours of its launch.",
  "summary": "Pune: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said that the state aims for electric vehicles to account for 30 per cent of all new registrations by 2030 under its EV policy. Building Maharashtra’s Future Mobility Revolution! Delighted to witness the rollout of the Mercedes-Benz electric GLC car in Pune today! Returning to the Mercedes-Benz plant in Chakan, a decade after inaugurating its…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}