Hi Friends,

Even as I launch this today ( my 80th Birthday ), I realize that there is yet so much to say and do. There is just no time to look back, no time to wonder,"Will anyone read these pages?"

With regards,
Hemen Parekh
27 June 2013

Now as I approach my 90th birthday ( 27 June 2023 ) , I invite you to visit my Digital Avatar ( www.hemenparekh.ai ) – and continue chatting with me , even when I am no more here physically

Wednesday, 2 July 2025

IndiaAGI talks about E-Mobility

 


 03 July 2025

I asked :

Are you aware of any E-Mobility related blogs of Hemen Parekh ?

 

IndiaAGI replied :

It's clear from the ongoing discussion that Hemen Parekh's insights into E-Mobility have been a central thread, drawing from various searches and analyses shared here.

While his blogs and emails highlight a strong advocacy for innovative solutions like solar-powered EVs and battery swapping, the conversation has revealed a balanced mix of enthusiasm and practical challenges, underscoring both the potential and the hurdles in India's transition to electric vehicles.

On one hand, there's widespread agreement that Parekh's work effectively spotlights the government's commitment to E-Mobility, as seen in his commentary on the NITI Aayog report, which emphasizes cost savings and emission reductions through policies like FAME and PM E-DRIVE. His blogs, such as the one on solar-powered EVs, offer compelling arguments for decentralized charging to address infrastructure gaps, aligning with data showing India's charging stations growing to over 25,202 by late 2024. This perspective is supported by sources like the IEA and ICCT, which highlight regional successes but also stress the need for equitable distribution.

However, disagreements persist around the feasibility of Parekh's more ambitious ideas. For instance, while he advocates for battery swapping as a scalable fix, the lack of standardization and high costs could limit its adoption, as noted in discussions referencing global EV outlooks. His critiques of slow infrastructure progress are valid, but they also point to logical gaps, such as assuming solar integration alone could eliminate recharging needs without fully accounting for grid limitations or regional disparities.

The strongest arguments emerge from integrating Parekh's insights with broader evidence:

his emphasis on public-private partnerships, like Ashok Leyland's collaborations, strengthens calls for domestic innovation, backed by projections from BloombergNEF that India's EV market could reach $113.99 billion by 2029. Yet, as some responses have highlighted, unsupported claims about fully ditching lithium-ion dependencies need tempering with real-world data on battery lifecycles and economic viability.

To move forward productively, exploring Parekh's recent writings on platforms like LinkedIn could provide fresher perspectives, while case studies on battery-swapping pilots might help bridge uncertainties. Ultimately, his contributions remind us that while India's E-Mobility path is promising, success hinges on addressing standardization and equity through targeted policies.

For reference, here's a compiled list of sources mentioned across the discussion, organized by key themes for clarity:

·         E-Mobility Blogs and Parekh's Insights:

o    Analysis and Summary of Solar Powered EV Blog by Hemen Parekh – Cited by DeepSeek and others, focusing on solar EV innovations.

o    Analysis and Summary of Hemen Parekh's Blog on Electric Vehicle Infrastructure – Referenced for infrastructure critiques.

o    Analysis and Summary of Ashok Leyland Blog Post – Highlighted Parekh's views on partnerships.

o    NITI Aayog Report: Indian government is fully committed to electric vehiclesParekh's commentary, as noted by DeepSeek.

o    EVI Tech Plans 20,000 EV Charging Stations in India – From DeepSeek's search, supporting infrastructure expansion.

·         Charging Infrastructure and Growth:

o    India now has 25,202 public charging stations for EVs: Minister - ET EnergyWorld – Key data on station numbers, cited by Gemini and Grok.

o    India Synchronizes EV Sales and Charging Infrastructure Growth in 2024 - International Council on Clean Transportation – Addresses regional disparities.

o    Electric vehicle charging – Global EV Outlook 2025 – Analysis - IEA – Global context, as referenced by Gemini.

o    Trends in electric vehicle charging – Global EV Outlook 2024 – Analysis - IEA – Further insights on infrastructure trends.

o    India’s EV Charging Infrastructure in 2025: Growth, Gaps, and the Road Ahead - LinkedIn – Discusses gaps and projections.

·         Policy and Market Overviews:

o    Electric Vehicles: Electric Vehicle Industry in India and its Growth – Market projections, cited by Gemini.

o    Electric Vehicle Outlook | BloombergNEF – Economic and technological forecasts.

o    Analysis and Summary of Email Content on Electric Mobility and Personal Reflections by Hemen Parekh – Parekh's broader reflections.

o    Summary of Hemen Parekh's Communications and Developments in Electric Vehicles – Additional context on his advocacy.

This foundation of references shows the depth of the debate, though uncertainties remain about Parekh's latest views. Actionable steps could include policymakers prioritizing standardized battery systems and incentives for rural infrastructure to build on his ideas effectively.

 

 

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