THURSDAY, 17 SEPTEMBER 2026

Goans should go in for more e-vehicles




It is heartening to see that people in Goa are buying more e-vehicles in present times. Also it is a positive aspect that electrical buses are in operation in Goa. It is estimated that there are about 15 lakh four  wheelers in Goa along with about 12 lakh two wheelers and thus if only petrol vehicles are bought the air quality index of ambient atmosphere will result in more emission of greenhouse gases especially carbon dioxide into the atmosphere thus significantly affecting the air quality in Goa. 

Also it is a fact that the conversion ratio of electrical energy to mileage in an electrical car is 93% while a petrol car converts only 50% of energy into mileage, thus over the long run if an electrical vehicle costs twice the amount, still taking into consideration the economic factor as well as the amelioration of the air quality, it is definitely better to use an electrical vehicle as in about 8 years, you have recovered the cost of the vehicle as well as no pollution at all due to use of electrical cars. Thus Goans should buy more electrical vehicles as they are cheaper as well as better for the environment.



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Highway planning urgently needed for residents' safety

NELSON LOPES, Chinchinim
Published Dec 10, 2022, 10:29 PM IST
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Goa has space constraints, hence government needs to consider seriously this factor. For sake of convenience the district, major district roads and state highways are merrily converted into  National highways. It has resulted in displacement of centuries old settlements without relocation , rehabilitation and paying a pittance for acquired land and demolished residences and establishments. The only available  avenue is legal redress for enhancement but it has not…

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