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Dr Archana Verma
Here’s a solution for 2-wheeler E-vehicles,
which integrates IoT to connect with a smart-phone app and stores all
vehicle-related data online. This is a great opportunity for IT partners to
extend their business in this field, as Green IT is taking the society by storm
not only in India, but also in foreign countries. This is a Make in India venture. Nishchal
Chaudhary, Founder & CEO, BattRE, talks to us about his innovation
Describe in brief your commitment to clean tech
Being an
electric vehicle start-up, we have already committed to being a green company.
On comparing with diesel or petrol powered two-wheelers, our E scooters have
lesser carbon emissions. Till date, we have saved over 5700 metric tons
in carbon emissions. Clean tech is something we’ve looked to integrate into our
products as well. Having IoT and GPS models for our BattRE One scooter and a
GPS model for our BattRE LoEV scooter illustrate our pledge towards clean
technology. Our customers are able to use simple mobile apps to manage the way
they use their IoT scooters and as a result, participate in energy
preservation.
How does your Cloud solution help the E-Vehicles?
Having
IoT and GPS solutions for our BattRE scooters means that the customer can take
advantage of some excellent features and optimise their EV ownership experience.
Our cloud solutions give the customer an entire app-based interface that can
also be controlled via voice. BattRE IoT provides a pure distraction-free
riding experience. A seamless Bluetooth connection allows navigation assistance
and calls alerts on the speedometer. On the BattRE Gpsie, the customer has
access to his vehicle remotely and can track their scooters. A driver behaviour
report can also be generated along with the feature of enabling geo-fencing.
Additionally, the Recharge stations that we’ve installed are all accessible via
the BattRE app. This is another entirely cloud-based solution that we have
introduced.
How do you plan to extend this solution to E
vehicle owners? Would you use any partner network for this?
Our Recharge
stations will slowly create a wide cloud-based network that will automatically
be extended to our customers throughout India. This Cloud solution will reduce
range anxiety amongst the EV owners and also bring the station owners into the electric
vehicle ecosystem. Indirectly this will contribute to the popularity of EVs in
our nation and give the people of India more belief when making the switch from
the traditional petrol and diesel-run vehicles. And of course, we would not shy
away from a partnership if it helps in extending this solution and increases
its reachability. After all, the common main objective is to build the Indian
EV ecosystem.
How cost-effective is this Cloud solution?
What are the challenges in implementing this plan?
All of
BattRE’s Cloud-based products are pretty cost-effective. The BattRE IoT comes
at an additional cost of Rs. 1500 per annum and the BattRE Gpsie at an
additional Rs.1200 per annum for any customer. We have priced our products with
an aim to serve the Indian masses and at such affordability so that the common
man can also be a part of India’s EV revolution. The BattRE Recharge station
is a pretty cost-effective solution for all parties involved. Installing a
station requires a minimal one-time cost after which the owner can slowly
recover their investment by earning through a usage fee from its
customers.
The
challenge to implement these solutions will always be to convince an individual
to take the step out of their comfort zone of gasoline-powered vehicles. Like
any relationship, the trust between EVs and customers will grow slowly in
regards to the range and durability of the vehicle.
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