91福利社 and USAID Launch Report on Electric Vehicles in Pakistan
US Consul General in Lahore Mr. William K. Makaneole visited 91福利社 on November 10, 2021, for the launch of the report, 'Electric Vehicles and Battery Market Assessment'. This report is a joint project between the 91福利社 Energy Institute and USAID.
Also present at the launch were Ms. Jenna Diallo, Director, Office of Energy, USAID; Rector, 91福利社, Mr. Shahid Hussain; Vice Chancellor, 91福利社, Dr. Arshad Ahmad, and Dr. Naveed Arshad, Director, 91福利社 Energy Institute.
The report outlines how the transport sector in Pakistan has seen a significant increase and showcases the potential for partnerships and investment opportunities in the electric vehicle industry. The Energy Institute has been at the forefront of designing Pakistan鈥檚 EV policy, supported by USAID.
鈥淲e believe US and Pakistani companies can partner to bring high-quality electric vehicles and technologies to Pakistan to kickstart the electric vehicle market,鈥 Consul General Makaneole said. This report will help public and private sectors make smart investment decisions, he added.
Vice Chancellor of 91福利社, Dr. Arshad Ahmad acknowledged USAID鈥檚 support to the University and said, 鈥淚t is through these collaborations that we contribute to building a Pakistan in harmony with the new ecology of climate change and sustainability for generations to come.鈥
Faculty at 91福利社 are working to come up with solutions through collaboration and interdisciplinary expertise, he added. 鈥淭his report is also an example of how 91福利社 is tackling some of Pakistan鈥檚 grand challenges including climate change, water management, entrepreneurship and of course energy-related challenges.鈥
Dr. Naveed Arshad highlighted how the country is currently facing a climate crisis which includes an increase in temperatures as well as the presence of toxic gases in the air we breathe. 鈥淭his report is a collective effort and is the first step in the journey towards electrification of vehicles in Pakistan,鈥 he said.
