Press release
Repos signs a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Urja Biosystem Pvt Ltd and BatX Energies Pvt announces a solution of ‘Waste to Power’ fueled ‘Mobile Electric Charging Vehicle’
In India, Repos is a pioneer in IoT-enabled Mobile Energy Distribution. Repos announced today the launch of an organic waste-powered ‘Mobile Electric charging vehicle,’ with the goal of transitioning to a carbon-neutral future. To bring this solution to market, Repos recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in Mumbai with Urja Biosystem Pvt Ltd and BatX Energies Pvt Ltd for mobile distribution of clean electrical power to EVs via second-life batteries. Narayan Rane attended the announcement event (Minister of MSME, Govt. of India).
This launch demonstrates Repos’ commitment to transforming India’s mobile energy distribution and bringing clean energy to the end consumer’s doorstep. Commenting on the launch, Chetan Walunj, Founder and CEO of Repos, said, “We are proud to launch our customised Mobile Electric charging solution, which uses old recycled batteries to promote Green EV. It is designed as a fast-charging network available any day, anytime, anywhere in the city. The cost of total ownership is quite low, driven by our business model. The charging solution would form the infrastructure backbone for a growing EV ecosystem and easily provide customers with energy-efficient options. Our smart charging solution balances individual, corporate and community usage”. Repos’s new ‘Green Mobile Electric charging vehicle’ is a unique project that accumulates power generated through waste into recycled 2nd life batteries and then carries out the distribution through Mobile Electric Charging Vehicles. According to the Repos founders, the current EV scenario in India has a lot of backend problems like charging infrastructure, the need for huge capital infusion, time and also the net carbon zero tech and these need to be answered before we talk about EVs on road.
In the words of Founder and Chief Visionary Officer, Aditi Bhosale Walunj, “75% of electrical power in India is generated through the burning of coal and then using this power to charge your EVs will do no good for the desired purpose. Also, E-waste through batteries is huge in the country. We need to find a solution to these problems first and that is why we have come up with this solution of ‘Waste to power’ fuelled ‘Mobile Electric Charging Vehicles’ where power produced through waste is stored in recycled 2nd life batteries which in turn are mounted on mobile vehicles used as a charging station for end consumers. The entire process ensures negligible carbon emissions thus serving the overall purpose of the carbon neutral future”
Commenting on the launch, Utkarsh Singh, Founder and CEO of BatX Energies, said, “Our partnership with Repos for developing Mobile Electric Vehicles Charging System and Technology best defines our mission of sustainable energy transmission and storage. Our Second life Energy storage Technology will not only help India to reuse the hazardous lithium-ion battery waste coming out of electric vehicles but also create a circular economy. The trio-led solution will help customers to reduce range anxiety and have easy access to EV charging on demand at the desired location. This will be the world’s first of its kind of carbon neutral solution made in India for the world.”
Today we are happy to announce that we are joining hands with India’s biggest energy distribution company Repos for carbon Neutral Mobile EV charging station. We are generating power from wet biodegradable waste and the same renewable power will be used for EV charging by Repos. Through this venture we will contribute to waste management under the Swatch Bharat mission, saving in natural resources, promoting a circular economy in rural areas and employment generation. And will also contribute to reducing carbon dioxide emissions responsible for global warming, said Gajanan Patil, Managing Director, Urja Biosystem Pvt ltd.
