Let Us go Dutch !

With reference to complete switch-over to Electric cars , on 07 Nov 2017 , I asked :

Who  Will win  this  Race  ?

https://myblogepage.blogspot.com/2017/11/solarcar-electriccar.html

And guessed that it will be the DUTCH ( or the GERMANS )

My reasoning was :

     Cars powered by roof-mounted Solar Panels, needing very small Li-ion batteries and no need for any Battery-Charging stations , on the roads

Cars capable of “ Self Charging “ while standing or running under the Sun or capable of recharging ( at night ) from domestic electric outlets

To know how close was my guess in respect of the Dutch , read following appearing on the web site of a Dutch Company : https://www.lightyear.one/  :

·         Lightyear One is charged by solar power. This unique quality allows it to drive for months without charging. You are sure to have peace of mind, knowing your electric car can always drive. The battery ensures that you can drive anywhere, even at night.

·         Since you do not need charging points, the Lightyear One will take you anywhere.  Charge using the Sun or any normal power plug. The Lightyear One has four independent driven wheels that will make sure you are prepared for any surprise on the road ahead. Start planning your next big trip.

·         The Lightyear One’s optimized aerodynamics and light weight greatly improves its range. Depending on your battery configuration, you will have a range between 400 – 800 km.

But it would be a pity if we have to go all the way to Netherlands for sourcing this technology, when it is available right here, at our door step !

I believe Lightyear has not innovated as far as Lithium-ion Battery is concerned

Their innovation consists only in respect of a car roof made of PV Solar Panels of very high conversion efficiency

As against this, ISRO has demonstrated its own “ Solar Roof “ powered car , using ISRO’s very own tiny Li-ion Battery , which it has been using in satellites

And , I have been repeatedly urging the Road Transport Ministry / NITI Aayog to issue instructions to ISRO to make these technologies available to Indian Manufacturers , without asking for lump sum / royalty .

Read :

ISRO :the EV Game-Changer 

https://myblogepage.blogspot.com/2017/11/isro-ev-game-changer.html

Carbon Conspiracy  ? 

https://myblogepage.blogspot.com/2017/11/isro-msme-electricvehicle.html

3000Km without a Charging Station ? 

https://myblogepage.blogspot.com/2017/10/3000-km-without-charging-station.html

 

SolarPanels charging Li-ion Batteries of Electric Cars ?

https://myblogepage.blogspot.com/2017/05/solar-panels-charging-li-ion-batteries.html

 

 

Now the Good News !

 

Today’s media carries following news :

 

“ Commercialize ISRO’s Li-ion battery : Panel “ 

http://www.millenniumpost.in/business/commercialise-use-of-isros-li-ion-battery-for-evs-govt-panel-280820

A panel headed by Cabinet Secretary P K Sinha has recommended commercial use of ISRO's lithium-ion battery technology under the 'Make In India' initiative for electric vehicles, official sources said.

The panel, they said, has advised that "ISRO may consider transferring" its lithium-ion battery technology used in electric vehicles to interested parties on a "non- discriminatory basis for commercialisation with Make in India condition", after obtaining approval of the Space Commission and other authorities.

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My  Take :

·         Better  Late  than  Never

·         What took it so long ?  My first Email suggesting this was sent on 04 May 2017 !

·         Panel can only “ advise “ ; We need some ( empowered ? ) Minister to issue “ Instructions “ to ISRO – hopefully , in next 7 days

·         Instructions must clearly say : No lump sum / no royalty / only “ Penalty of Rs 1 crore “ if the licensee fails to go into commercial production within 12 months and achieve “ agreed upon Phased Manufacturing Program “

I do hope Shri Nitin Gadkariji finds time to read this

22  Jan  2018

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===================Since you do not need charging points,