Recover-E
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Mumbai: India’s first race car - Recover-E - which has been created entirely from e-waste - was unveiled by Envision Energy, a leading green technology company.
The race car was unveiled at The Radio Club, Mumbai at an event organised in collaboration with EARTHDAY.ORG.
The Recover-E car acts as a symbol, highlighting the huge potential of turning waste into something valuable.
The car is first in India and second globally, and has been designed to display circularity in manufacturing and design in addition to highlighting environmental responsibility.
Designed and fabricated using e-waste that include mobile phones, laptops, and tablets; the vehicle not only exemplifies engineering ingenuity but also highlights the pressing need to address the growing burden of e-waste in India.
RPV Prasad, Managing Director, Envision Energy India, said, “This initiative is an extension of Envision’s commitment to creating a sustainable future. By transforming waste into innovation, we want to highlight that technology and sustainability must coexist. The Recover-E Car is not just a concept but a movement towards greener solutions for tomorrow.”
“The Recover-E car is a symbolic representation of the growing problem of e-waste and how it can be tackled. It’s a reminder that innovation and sustainability can go hand in hand, and that we all have a role to play in creating a circular future”, added James Mercer, Commercial Director, Envision Racing.
Karuna Singh, Regional Director Asia, EARTHDAY.ORG, said, "Earth Day 2025 marks the 55th anniversary of a movement that has empowered global environmental action. This year’s theme, ‘Our Power, Our Planet,’ underscores the urgent need to transition to clean energy and circular practices. Envision Energy’s Recover-E Car, made entirely from e-waste, exemplifies the spirit of this theme — it is proof that innovation can turn today’s waste into tomorrow’s solutions.”