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Jadavpur University has developed a prototype electric Ambassador taxi by converting an existing diesel vehicle into an EV. The project aims to preserve Kolkata's iconic yellow taxis while promoting cleaner transportation through vehicle retrofitting. Commercial deployment will depend on regulatory certification and further testing.