Chetan Kumaar Maini, Deputy Chairman and Chief Technical Officer, Reva Electric Car Company Private Limited (RECC)
Enhancing the quality of life is the ultimate objective and the driving force behind many of the critical decisions we take. However, for this to happen, we as a community need to shift from individualistic mindsets and take responsibility for the environment we live in. It is only then that we would see holistic improvement.
Against the backdrop of environmental concerns and depleting resources, it is imperative not only to preserve what's left but find new alternatives to drive engines of growth in the economy. The effort, however, requires a collaborative approach by the government, regulatory authorities industry, R&D institutions and the community.
As a nation of keen minds, the answer lies in innovation, which has always been the force behind powerful changes in our times. This has been recently proven at the Asian Wall Street Journal awards. Out of the twelve finalists short-listed for the Asian Innovation Awards five of them were Indians, recognised for their inventions that improve the quality of life or productivity. These included an electric walking stick, modified pulley and energy efficient electric vehicles amongst others.
The most sustainable invention recognised for applying technology to a strong business model and commercial potential has been the electric vehicles (EVs). EVs are the long-term solution to India's urban pollution and planning problem.
Rise in economic activity and population has led to a tremendous demand in the transport sector especially in urban India. By 2020, India's population in cities is expected to grow five-fold to a staggering 200 million while pollution is expected to grow by seven times. With this tremendous growth has emerged a very critical issue of keeping air and noise pollution in urban areas under control.
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Monday 1 November 2010
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Enter your company for the prestigious IDTechEx Future of Electric Vehicles Awards which recognize company innovation, success and development. Any company operating within the Electric Vehicles industry - land, water or air - is welcome to apply.
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The Award Categories include:
| » | Imaginative Vehicle Award - land, water or air |
| This award will be given to a company which has developed and launched an imaginative vehicle either for land, water or air (in the lber 2008 - December 2010) and is in the process of bringing it to market. The category will be assessed on the technical development of the product, its market potential, and benefits it brings over alternatives. | |
| » | New Vehicle Application Award - land, water or air |
| This is the award given to an actual commercial success with an end-product (in the last 24 months, December 2008 - December 2010). Judges will look for success in terms of products sold and revenues generated. | |
| » | New Component or Material Technology Award |
| This award will be given to the most significant technical development over the last 24 months (December 2008 - December 2010) in the field of component or material development. Full story @ |
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