President opens electric bikes, three wheelers assembly plant at Minneriya

President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday opened the electric motorcycles and three wheelers assembly plant of Volta Auto Tec Engineering in Minneriya.

At present, Volta Auto Tec Engineering has established a collaborative production partnership with India, and has reported receiving orders from countries such as Vietnam.

During his visit to the factory, the President inquired about the assembly process of bicycles, electric motorcycles, and tricycles from the officials.

In his remarks at the opening the President emphasised the need for an urgent transition to a green economy. He said a foundation is presently being established to advance Sri Lanka's economy to a global level over the next five years by implementing green economic policies.

The President’s Media Office said as a solution to the current fuel crisis in the country, when there is a need for electric motorcycles and three wheelers, Volta Auto Tec Engineering has facilitated the purchase of assembled tractors, electric motorcycles and three-wheelers.

“I am delighted to have come to see the talents of Volta Auto Tec Engineering. The Government is looking into ways of supporting this initiative. We should appreciate this step taken to create a green economy. All should work to shift the country's economy to a green economy by implementing such projects. Now, the countries of the world are moving towards a green economy. As Sri Lanka, we should also embark on that journey,” the President said. He also said Sri Lanka has the potential to achieve many advantages by moving towards a green economy in the next five years. “In this regard, the country needs such investors and businessmen who stand up on their own. Therefore, I congratulate Jagath Makavita (Chairman of the venture) on this initiative,” the President added.