Motor vehicles department (MVD) has added electric vehicles to its fleet as part of its 'Safe Kerala Project'. Out of 65 such vehicles rented out by ANERT to the state MVD, four of them were handed over to Ernakulam district authorities of MVD by District Collector, S Suhas, IAS. The use of electric vehicles by MVD is aimed at encouraging the general public to opt for eco-friendly modes of transport. EVs also have the advantage of low running costs and maintenance.