Considering the high level of air pollution and congested roads in Bangalore, urban transportation experts have identified the city as ideal for encouraging electric vehicles (EVS) over the conventional petrol, diesel or liquefied petroleum gas vehicles.

Speaking at a symposium on 'Bangalore an ideal Indian city to introduce electric vehicles, several prominent Indian and foreign speakers expressed that Bangalore's problems of congested roads and pollution could be solved by introducing EVS and phasing out petrol and diesel run vehicles.

EVS are vehicles powered by rechargeable electric batteries. These vehicles are considered a boon, as they are noiseless with zero-emission levels. According to experts evs are easier to service and maintain, and are considered ideal for 'stop-star' city driving conditions.

Studies have shown that countries like India, China and Brazil had the most potential based on factors of urban congestion, high pollution levels and large city car markets.(PTI)