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CHENNAI: Chennai Metro Rail Limited ( CMRL ), in association with Namma Auto Project, has launched electric autorickshaws as a feeder service from Alandur metro station on a pilot basis.Keeping up with its promise to reduce carbon emissions and operating a green public transport network, CMRL inaugurated the service with three electric autorickshaws which will be operated from Alandur metro station to DLF IT Park, Porur for a flat rate of Rs 10.Metro rail officials said these autorickshaws will be noise-free with zero tail pipe emission and will provide commuter with a clean and green option to reach their locations.“We are running feeder services from various metro stations, but the launch of an electric feeder system is an extension of CMRL’s mandate to offer our customers an effective means of transport for a sustainable future,” said Narasim Prasad, director, Systems and Operations, CMRL.“This project also provides backing to our focus on implementing the sustainable development goals which include building a sustainable community and promotes action to improve climate change,” said Manju Menon, project manager, Namma Auto project.The Namma Auto project is implemented by four consortium partners -- Fondazione Acra (Italy), Enviu Foundation (the Netherlands), Women Health and Development and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)..