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Why do you need an electric scooter now?

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  India's electric two-wheeler market hasn't yet grown up yet. But it's probably the best thing you can do to fight rising gas prices.   There has been a big rise in the price of petrol, which has again put electric scooters in the spotlight. This is a mode of transportation that is becoming more and more popular every day. The government has made some changes to its FAME Phase-2 programme. E-scooters now get a grant of Rs 15,000 per kwh. In order to get the subsidy, scooters must be able to go at least 80 km/h and reach a top speed of 40 km/h. According to a report from the Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles , 2019-'20 was the best year for sales of electric two-wheelers, with 1,52,000 sold. The next year, sales will be down 6% because of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to NITI Aayog, electric two-wheelers are expected to make up 80% of India's two-wheeler market by 2030. Amitabh Kant, the head of the NITI Aayog, says that the country is re