India EV Summit 2018- Chennai The Summit that will Lay the Roadmap for The Indian EV Industry 17 th & 18 th August 2018, Hotel Le Meridien, Chennai AGENDA
Aug 17 EV Today India EV Summit at a Glance Aug 18 The Future of EV 08:00-09:00 AM Registration 08:00-09:00 AM - Demo 09:15-10:00 AM Inauguration 09:00-09:30 AM - Feedback Session 09:30-10:30 AM -Innovations in Battery Ecosystem - Presentation Session from: ARCI, CSIR-CECRI, Lithium Balance A/S, Centre for Battery Engineering & EV, IIT M 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM - EV Today - Overview of EV Status, Trends and Challenges from: Energy Alternatives India, Electrotherm, Fortum India, Auroville Consulting 12:00-01:15 PM - Where is the Indian EV market today? - Panel Discussion from: Ashok Leyland, Ampere Vehicles, Fortum India, Lohia Auto Industries, Auroville Consulting 10:30 AM - 12:15 PM - Other Innovations in EV - Presentation from: Earth Energy EV, Lithion Power, Pi Beam Labs, SINA Mobility, Spero Mobility & Energy Solutions, Dravak Technologies, Tronx Motors, Voltaredox 12:15-01:15 PM - Leveraging innovation for short & long term impact -Panel Discussion from: GE Power Conversion, ARCI, Esmito Solutions, IIT Madras E-Cell, Lithion Power 01:15-02:15 PM LUNCH 01:15-02:15 PM LUNCH 02:15-03:45 PM - Batteries and Battery Management Systems - Presentation Session from: CSIR-CECRI, India Energy Storage Alliance, Grinntech Motors & Services, Lithium Balance A/S, Amara Raja Batteries 03:45-05:00 PM - Growing the EV Market in Short Term - Summary Panel Discussion from: Ashok Leyland, Mahindra Rise, Pi Beam Labs, Himadri Speciality Chemical, India Energy Storage Alliance, Axiom Energy, Integrated Transport Service of Auroville, The Hindu Business Line 05:00-06:30 PM Networking & Demo 02:15-03:45 PM - Emerging Business Opportunities - Presentation Session from: Bosch, UM Lohia Two Wheelers, Himadri Speciality Chemical, Hinduja Renewables, Sun Mobility 03:45-05:00 PM - Designing Optimal EV Growth Strategy for India - Panel Discussion from: Energy Alternatives India, Electrotherm, Lithium Balance A/S, UM Lohia Two Wheelers, Sun Mobility, Bosch, Aspiration Cleantech Ventures 05:00-06:30 PM Networking & Demo
DAY 1 Aug 17 th 09:15 AM - 10:00 AM - Inauguration Mecca Rafeeque Ahmed President of SICCI & Chairman of Farida Group C Narasimhan - Chairman of Raasi Group of Companies Guruprasad Mudlapur- Head of Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles* Bhoovarahavan Thirumalai Partner, CEO of Aspiration Energy Dr S Mohan Chief Scientist, CSIR-CECRI Narasimhan Santhanam Director, Energy Alternatives India 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM - EV TODAY - Overview of Status, Trends & Challenges Presentation Session Indian EV Sector: The Strategy Challenge A review of the opportunities and uncertainties presented by the Indian EV sector and insights on the challenges faced by the different stakeholder sectors in designing an EV strategy: Quick Status Review Opportunities & Uncertainties for the Following Stakeholders Indian & Global EV Market Trends in Growth of Various EV Types 2 Wheelers, 3 Wheelers, Cars & Buses Status and Trends in Battery Technology & Costs, especially Li-ion Batteries Status in India and Worldwide of the EV Charging Stations Highlights of Latest Indian EV Policies EV OEMs Indian and International EV component makers Indian and International Auto OEMs & ancillary makers Power and energy firms Transportation services providers Municipalities & Government
Topics Policy Challenge: Government Policies, Regulations & Incentives Energy Alternatives India - Narasimhan Santhanam, Director Challenges with charging time: Trends for normal and DC Fast Charging Cost Challenge: Cost of manufacturing Electric Vehicles in India Practical Challenges: Difficulties faced in promoting the adoption of Electric Vehicles Fortum India - Ankit Maheshwari, Vice President Electrotherm India- Anurag Bhandari, Chief Operating Officer Auroville Consulting - Toine van Megen, Co-Founder 12:00 PM - 01:15 PM - Where is the Indian EV market today? Panel Discussion Topics for Discussion Overcoming the Cost Challenge - When will the cost of the electric vehicle come down significantly enough for the Indian market to buy them in large volumes? o Strategy for selling higher priced EVs o Manufacturing strategy for low-cost EVs for India lessons from the leaders A Practical EV Charging Roadmap - What is the practical roadmap for setting up a widespread EV charging infrastructure in India? Focus on the Non-car Market - EVs beyond Cars Opportunities in Electric 2 & 3 Wheelers, E Rickshaws - Which of the EV product categories 2 wheelers, 3 wheelers, fully electric cars, and hybrid electric cars should entrepreneurs and businesses focus in the initial phase, until 2025? The Business Case for Electric Buses - How will the mass road transport in India adopt EVs? Hybrid vs. Fully Electric Cars Which of the two indeed is the right solution for the transitional market. The session ends with a summary of the status of Indian EV Ecosystem and insights on key product and market segments.
Ashok Leyland - Suyash Kumar, Business Manager- E Mobility (Service) Ampere Vehicles - P Bala, Co-Founder & CTO Fortum India -Ankit Maheshwari, Principal Manager - Business Development Lohia Auto Industries - Ayush Lohia, CEO Auroville Consulting - Toine van Megen, Co-Founder 01:15 PM - 02:15 PM LUNCH 02:15 PM - 03:45 PM - Batteries and Battery Management Systems Presentation Session Topics Status of Li-ion Batteries against Lead Acid Batteries Li-ion Batteries Present Status and Future Trends in Technology, Performance and Costs How can Li-ion be crucial in the short and medium term? Taking Batteries and Battery Performance to the Next Level EV Battery Technology trends in India and Manufacturing Opportunities Amara Raja Batteries- Venkateshwarlu Manne, Manager R&D Lithium Balance A/S - Lars Barkler, CEO CSIR-CECRI - Dr A. S. Prakash, Senior Scientist Grinntech Motors & Services - Puneet Jain, Co-Founder & CEO India Energy Storage Alliance - Debi Prasad Dash, Director
03:45 PM - 05:00 PM - Growing the EV Market in Short Term Panel Discussion Topics for Discussion What is the actual market potential for Electric 2 and 3 wheelers between 2018 and 2025? Will manufacturing Electric Vehicles in India help to reduce the cost of the vehicles? How can the Electrical and Electronics manufacturing sector in India leverage this opportunity? How can we bridge the gap in EV charging infrastructure using Energy Storage Systems? How to position EVs within the emerging E-Mobility ecosystem shared mobility, public transport, bicycling in order to achieve real acceleration and quick market adoption? What are the bottlenecks that need to be resolved for a pull from the end users to accept EV? Ashok Leyland - Anand Raghvan, Divisional Manager - Electric Vehicle Portfolios Mahindra Rise - C Kavitha, Lead Engineer, Functional Safety* Himadri Speciality Chemical - Manohar Bethapudi, AGM Strategy India Energy Storage Alliance - Debi Prasad Dash, Director Axiom Energy - M.J Purohit, Chairman Integrated Transport Service of Auroville - Minhaj Ameen, Co-Founder Pi Beam Labs - Jacob Thekkekara, Chief Technical Officer The Hindu Business Line Newspaper- M Ramesh, Senior Deputy Editor The session ends with a summary on how to accelerate EV adoption in India in the short term 05:00 PM - 06:30 PM - Networking & Demo Networking - Custom & Business-to-Business networking Demo- Demonstration & Discussion of Electric Vehicles displayed at the venue.
DAY 2 AUG 18 th 08:00 AM 09:00 AM - Networking & Demo Networking - Custom & Business-to-Business networking Demo- Demonstration & Discussion of Electric Vehicles displayed at the venue. 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM - Innovations in Battery Ecosystem Presentation Session What are the ongoing innovations and research in Batteries that can potentially result in a technology boost within the next 5-10 years? Topics Current Innovations happening with Li-ion Batteries Analysis of improving the Li-ion Battery materials and Technology Study of Innovations in BMS to increase the overall efficiency, performance and lifetime of batteries Portable Battery Ecosystem for Drivers and Users and Charging Infrastructure for public transport CSIR-CECRI - Dr K Ramesha, Principal Scientist ARCI - Dr R Gopalan, Associate Director Lithium Balance A/S - Lars Barkler, CEO Centre for Battery Engineering & EV, IIT M Research Park - Prabhjot Kaur, CEO 10:30 AM - 12:15 PM - Other Innovations in EV Presentation + Videos Companies working on innovations in other sectors of EV highlight their concepts & solutions through a mix of Video Demonstrations, Presentations & Interactions.
Companies Dravak Technologies - Vishnu Murali, Co-Founder Earth Energy EV - Rushi Shenghani, Co-Founder Lithion Power - Chandrashekhar Bhide, Chief Product Officer Pi Beam Labs - Jacob Thekkekara, Chief Technical Officer SINA Mobility Rishabh Sinha, Co-Founder Spero Mobility & Energy Solutions - Manikandan S, Head of Engineering Tronx Motors - Anoop Nishanth, Chief Executive Officer Product IoT based software for Electric Vehicles Electric Urban Cruiser Battery as a service operator Eco-friendly Tricycles Enclosed SuperBike Electric Bikes Electric Crossover Bike Voltaredox - Harinder M Singh, Chief Executive Officer Battery Refurbishment 12:15 PM - 01:15 PM - Leveraging Innovation for Short & Long-term Impact. Panel Discussion Topics for discussion Innovation in other Sustainable sectors How distributed energy can benefit EV - Synergies between the two. Innovation for India What are the innovations and R&D, India is capable to achieve or attempt to develop on our own.
Disruptive Tech - How will disruptive emerging techs such as Artificial Intelligence and IoT impact innovations in EV? International Collaboration Opportunities for Innovation- How should India plan for International partnerships? Recommendations for Innovations - What are the recommendations for the Government, Industry and Academia to take Indian innovations in R&D to the next orbit? GE Power Conversion - Shivkumar Kalyanaraman, CEO ARCI -Dr R Gopalan, Associate Director Esmito Solutions - Prabhjot Kaur, Co-Founder & CEO IIT Madras E-Cell - Sathyanarayanan S Aspiration Energy - Bhoovarahavan Thirumalai, CEO Lithion Power -Chandrashekhar Bhide, Chief Product Officer 01:15 PM 02:15 PM LUNCH 02:15 PM- 03:30 PM - Emerging Business Opportunities in EVs Presentation Session Topics Various Business Opportunities available across Electric Vehicles Driving EV- Future Opportunities across the EV Product Spectrum Opportunities for different Emerging product niches in EV Opportunities available for component manufacturers in India Energy Alternatives India - Manohar Namashivayam, Director Bosch India - Manikandan P, Head of Engineering UM Lohia Two Wheelers - Rajeev Mishra, CEO Himadri Speciality Chemical - Manohar Bethapudi, AGM Strategy
Combination of Renewable Energy (especially solar) & Electric Mobility for Ultra Low Carbon Transportation Battery Swapping Stations instead of Battery Charging Stations Hinduja Renewables- Kapil Maheshwari, CEO Sun Mobility - Yuvraj Sarda, Manager Strategy 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM - Designing Optimal EV Growth Strategy for India Panel Discussion Many EV business aspirants small and large enterprises are finding it challenging to lay out a coherent, optimal roadmap for their business development. This session aims to tackle this critical challenge through perspectives from key stakeholders. Topics for Discussion Theme 1 - How are different stakeholders strategizing for the future of EV? Auto Companies, Non-Auto Companies, Government & municipalities, Startups and innovators, Power and clean energy companies, Indian battery makers Theme 2 What should be the perspectives and frameworks based on which a powerful strategy should be put down Effective innovation - How can EV companies attempt practical and effective innovation? Co-operation instead of Competition The threat from China cannot be wished away, so how can we collaborate with China as a win-win Listening to the Market - Strategies for getting productive feedback from the end user markets for all EV stakeholders and creating new markets if needed. Building it Together - And finally, how can the various industry stakeholders come together to develop a practical roadmap for the industry s growth and future? This panel discussion moderated by Narasimhan Santhanam, with different key stakeholders aims to come up with an overall EV roadmap for the country and the industry. Energy Alternatives India - Narasimhan Santhanam, Director Hinduja Renewables- Kapil Maheshwari, CEO Lithium Balance A/S - Lars Barkler, CEO UM Lohia Two Wheelers - Rajeev Mishra, CEO Sun Mobility - Yuvraj Sarda, Manager Strategy Lithion Power - Piyush Gupta, CEO Aspiration Cleantech Ventures Madhavan Namboothiri, Managing Partner
05:00 PM - 06:30 PM - Networking & Demo Networking - Custom & Business-to-Business networking Demo- Demonstration & Discussion of Electric Vehicles displayed at the venue. To register send a note to indiaevsummit2018@gmail.com Call / Whatsapp - Ravi 9952475480