BSME, University of Michigan; MSME, Stanford University. Entrepreneur and technologist passionate about renewable energy and clean mobility. Pioneer in the domain of electric vehicles. More than 20 years’ experience in electric, hybrid and solar vehicles. 1995, Founder, Reva Electric Car Company (now Mahindra Reva); leading the company to sell thousands of vehicles in 24 countries. Co-Founder and Vice-Chairman, Sun Mobility, a company that plans to revolutionize the transportation sector by deploying a unique open architecture ecosystem built around a smart network of quick interchange battery stations. Holder of more than 30 global patents. Formerly: Member, National Board of Electric Mobility, India; played an instrumental role in implementing the EV policy for the country; Chairman, Personal Mobility Council. Director, Maini Group. Co-Founder, Virya Mobility 5.0. Investor and mentor of several clean-tech start-ups. 2011, Young Global Leader, World Economic Forum. Recipient of honours and awards, including: Man of the Year award, BBC Top Gear; Innovation award in Energy and Environment, The Economist, London; named one of the Top 50 most influential people in India to bring about change, Businessweek magazine.