<p>Chetan Maini, the man who revolutionised the Indian car industry by launching Reva Electric Car Company (now Mahindra Electric) in 1995, is back with new venture SUN Mobility.<br /><br />Maini aims to address the challenges faced by electric vehicle companies like high cost, long charging time and lack of infrastructure.<br /><br />“With the government aiming for India’s car, scooter and motorbike fleet to be 100% electric by 2030, SUN Mobility’s solution will offer smart batteries, quick interchange battery station based on a unique open architecture,” SUN Mobility Vice Chairman Chetan Maini told reporters.<br /><br />For the last 24 months, the company is working on creating core intellectual property (IP), key technologies, creating partnerships with multiple stakeholders including initial conversations with OEMs (original equipment manufacturers).<br /><br />“Over the next 18 months, we are going to be piloting our Smart Network across different products including two-wheeler, three-wheeler, passenger cars and electric buses in different cities. We believe that in the next two years post the pilot we will ready to scale up. A lot has to come together as it is a complex project,” Maini added.<br /><br />When asked on how a consumer benefits, Maini said, “They can go electric with faster refuelling, lower cost and more convenience than a traditional diesel/petrol vehicle.”</p>
<p>Chetan Maini, the man who revolutionised the Indian car industry by launching Reva Electric Car Company (now Mahindra Electric) in 1995, is back with new venture SUN Mobility.<br /><br />Maini aims to address the challenges faced by electric vehicle companies like high cost, long charging time and lack of infrastructure.<br /><br />“With the government aiming for India’s car, scooter and motorbike fleet to be 100% electric by 2030, SUN Mobility’s solution will offer smart batteries, quick interchange battery station based on a unique open architecture,” SUN Mobility Vice Chairman Chetan Maini told reporters.<br /><br />For the last 24 months, the company is working on creating core intellectual property (IP), key technologies, creating partnerships with multiple stakeholders including initial conversations with OEMs (original equipment manufacturers).<br /><br />“Over the next 18 months, we are going to be piloting our Smart Network across different products including two-wheeler, three-wheeler, passenger cars and electric buses in different cities. We believe that in the next two years post the pilot we will ready to scale up. A lot has to come together as it is a complex project,” Maini added.<br /><br />When asked on how a consumer benefits, Maini said, “They can go electric with faster refuelling, lower cost and more convenience than a traditional diesel/petrol vehicle.”</p>