Prime minister Imran Khan launches first-ever electric bike. Pakistani company Jolta Electric manufactured the E-bike. PM Imran Khan said that if the country did not generate its own wealth, Pakistan will time and again have to seek loans from the International Monetary Funds (IMF). He also said:
“Our
people have been tested time and again, and each time, they have done
well,”
“We
are undertaking these measures to ensure that the public’s confidence in the
government’s tax system is restored,”
In the ceremony, in Islamabad, the prime minister said the launch of the electric Motorcycle was a “futuristic step”, he also added that his government’s new electric vehicle policy laid down a plan and defined a direction for the future.
The launch of E-bike is part of the government’s five-year policy of Pakistan Electric Vehicle from 2020 to 2025. Prime Minister said that Pakistan’s cities were expanding at a rapid pace due to population growth. He said Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad had grown rapidly and we’re continuing to do without planning. He said when cities when these cities expanded without proper planning, they face water pollution and other issues. He also said that: “The more dollars coming in, in a country, makes it rich, On the other hand, if the dollars start going out more than they come in, the country becomes poorer,
During his speech, he also said: “EVs, particularly electric motorcycles as they are used more, will have to be introduced in cities to curb pollution,” When you decide to keep your air, water, and cities clean, you have to take initiatives like the 10 Billion Tsunami program,”
“The
world now recognizes Pakistan as one of the few countries that are leading the
campaign against global warming.” PM also said “Countries that have
progressed thought about the future,”
The
E-bike to be launched by the Prime Minister had been manufactured by a
Pakistani company, Jolta Electric, and was considered as a major step. The
models available are JE-70, JE-70 L, JE-70 D, JE 100L, JE 125 L, JE-Scooty, JE-
Sports Bike. Each mile ridden on a Jolta
Electric Motorcycle is considerably less expensive, making it considerably more
enjoyable, due to the elimination of routine powertrain maintenance and no
petrol expense. There is no clutch, no gear, charging time is overnight. Low to
no maintenance required.