<p>He was speaking at the ‘Green Energy Seminar’ organised by Institution of Engineers (IoE), here on Tuesday.<br /><br />He said keeping pollution-free two wheeler Battery Operated Vehicles (BoVs), both owned and on rent would make usage of electric vehicles more attractive. Around 20,000 BoVs can be manufactured in three years. <br /><br />Employment<br /><br />Also manufacturing it in the city itself would provide employment to 250 persons and also avoid pollution caused due to transportation of vehicles from other places.<br /><br />Pointing out that placing about 25 ‘Rapid Chargers’, which charge electric batteries within 10-15 minutes, in various key points of the city would help increase usage of electric operated vehicles.<br /><br />Prakash said that with a total capital of Rs six crore, manufacturers can generate revenue of Rs 50 crore in three years.<br /><br />However, he said that four-wheeler electric cars are still 20 years away from becoming affordable to a common mon. Whereas, electric two-wheelers are under Rs 25,000.<br /><br />They can be widely used in private areas of the university and in educational campus.<br />Discussing the other methods, US-based green energy and IT consultancy firm’s, YESJ expert Suresh said using LED’s could save upto 70 per cent energy.<br /><br />Furthermore, he added that LED’s could last for 10 years and have an advantage of low maintenance.<br /><br />Institution of Engineers (IoE) Honorary Secretary Dr T Ananthapadmanabha said measures are already being taken to reduce transmission and distribution losses. <br /><br />He said that earlier distribution losses were as high as 35 per cent, however in recent times it has reduced to 19 per cent. <br /><br />He said that it could be further reduced to less than 10 per cent. <br />He also mentioned that the State is using a variety of non-conventional energy sources to provide electricity.<br /><br />IoE Chairman A S Satish, M S Vijayashankar and others were present.</p>
<p>He was speaking at the ‘Green Energy Seminar’ organised by Institution of Engineers (IoE), here on Tuesday.<br /><br />He said keeping pollution-free two wheeler Battery Operated Vehicles (BoVs), both owned and on rent would make usage of electric vehicles more attractive. Around 20,000 BoVs can be manufactured in three years. <br /><br />Employment<br /><br />Also manufacturing it in the city itself would provide employment to 250 persons and also avoid pollution caused due to transportation of vehicles from other places.<br /><br />Pointing out that placing about 25 ‘Rapid Chargers’, which charge electric batteries within 10-15 minutes, in various key points of the city would help increase usage of electric operated vehicles.<br /><br />Prakash said that with a total capital of Rs six crore, manufacturers can generate revenue of Rs 50 crore in three years.<br /><br />However, he said that four-wheeler electric cars are still 20 years away from becoming affordable to a common mon. Whereas, electric two-wheelers are under Rs 25,000.<br /><br />They can be widely used in private areas of the university and in educational campus.<br />Discussing the other methods, US-based green energy and IT consultancy firm’s, YESJ expert Suresh said using LED’s could save upto 70 per cent energy.<br /><br />Furthermore, he added that LED’s could last for 10 years and have an advantage of low maintenance.<br /><br />Institution of Engineers (IoE) Honorary Secretary Dr T Ananthapadmanabha said measures are already being taken to reduce transmission and distribution losses. <br /><br />He said that earlier distribution losses were as high as 35 per cent, however in recent times it has reduced to 19 per cent. <br /><br />He said that it could be further reduced to less than 10 per cent. <br />He also mentioned that the State is using a variety of non-conventional energy sources to provide electricity.<br /><br />IoE Chairman A S Satish, M S Vijayashankar and others were present.</p>
