THE ECONOMIC TIMES SMART MOBILITY SUMMIT 2017
As one of the pillars of economic development for any country, the transportation network is critical to the national infrastructure. With Indian transportation industry growing at a CAGR of 15 percent and a budget outlay of almost Rs. 4 trillion in the next fiscal in creating and upgrading transportation infrastructure, India’s transportation sector is undergoing a boom. However, it has frequently been a source of greenhouse gas emissions and a major cause of concern for the government as they are trying to reduce the carbon footprint to address environmental issues and decrease their dependence on oil as a source of fuel. India is still following BS IV as against EURO 6 implemented in European countries, which is equivalent to BS VI.
The Second Auto Fuel Vision and Policy 2025 notified by Government of India in May 2014 lays the map for fuel emission norms up to 2025. In order to adopt the latest emission standards, Government of India has decided to completely skip BS V norms and has announced to adopt and implement BS VI norms from April 2020.
Therefore, besides vehicular technologies and emission norms, other two important factors to be considered in India for reducing carbon emission are periodic inspection, maintenance of in-use vehicles and better road and traffic management.
All this can only be achieved by discussing the latest technologies, government policies, success stories and facing the current environmental situation with complete seriousness. The summit aims to lay down a blueprint for the future, driven by innovation and the vision to provide cleaner, safer and faster transportation infrastructure.
The summit is a movement to unite the visionaries who believe carbon emission has no place in the future and going ahead the key is to have smart road and traffic management systems. It is also a platform to showcase success stories from across the world that will inspire the key stakeholders to promote the cause and ensure that everything is being done to meet their respective national goals for smart and green transportation.
The Economic Times Smart Mobility Summit will focus on Hybrid vehicles, KERS systems, alternate fuels, smart parking, its (intelligent transportation system ), tolling, telematics, safety & security, mass transportation, road infrastructure & construction. The increasing demand for vehicles, coupled with citizens adopting a healthy lifestyle and growing environmental concerns will likely makes us adopt to this change for smart green mobility.
At the summit, you will hear about:
Smart Transportation
Transportation of the Future
Role of new age technologies such as IoT
Alternative Fuel Vehicles
Public Awareness about Green Transportation
Government Policies Redefining the Transportation Sector
Seamless Scalability Complimenting City Growth
Reducing Carbon Footprint with New Age Technologies
Realizing Lower Dependence on Oil, in Line with National Goals
The government of India has an ambitious aim of becoming 100 percent electric vehicle nation by 2030, and the FAME (Faster adoption and manufacturing of Hybrid and electric vehicles) program is a step towards achieving the goal.
Suzuki along with Toshiba and Denso announced an investment of Rs 1,151 crore in setting up a lithium ion battery plant in Gujarat
Mahindra and Ford Motor Company have joined hands for three years and have a strong focus towards developing electric cars for Indian market
"We think India is going to be a fantastic market for mobility services for a number of reasons. The first reason being that the government is initiating a number of programs to allow cities to experiment with new mobility options," Ford Smart Mobility (FSM) LLC CEO Rajendra Rao
The alternative fuel and hybrid vehicle market is expected reach US$ 614 billion by 2022
PROGRAMME SCHEDULE
The Economic Times Smart Mobility Summit | 4th December 2017 | Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi
09.00 – 09.45
Registrations
09:45 - 10:00
Welcome adderess By ET EDGE
10:00– 10.15
Keynote: The Future of Transportation in India | The Roadmap
Highlighting the efforts undertaken by the Government to take the transportation infrastructure in the country to the next level
Amitabh Kant, CEO, NITI Aayog
10.15 – 11.00
Interactive Panel Discussion: The case for Smart transportation for Smart Cities
As per a World Bank study, by 2031, some 600 million people are expected to live in India's cities. However, only about 20 Indian cities with populations over 500,000 have any kind of organized public transport systems. This panel discussion will take stock of the planning and future of smart transportation in India, keeping in mind the Infrastructure requirements
- Integrated transportation planning to avoid demand-supply gap and poor transportation network
- Transforming Public Transportation leveraging Smart Technology Solutions
- Balanced focus in extending transportation infrastructure and leveraging smart technology solutions
Dr Kamal Soi, Member at National Road Safety Council - Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Greg Moran, Co-Founder & CEO, Zoomcar
Utpal Deka, Smart Cities Mission National Team Leader - Capacity Building for Urban Development in India
Vikramjiet Roy, Managing Director, Maccaferri India
Shekhar Wankhede, Director, Swastik Renewable
Brijeshwar Singh, Former Chairman, NHAI
Moderator: NSN Murty, Executive Director & Leader, Smart Cities, PwC
11:00 - 11:20
Electric Mobility Solutions Tailor made for the Indian economy
The Future of Mobility, as it is shaping up due to various macroeconomic factors, will have 5 key attributes – Shared, Electric, Connected, Autonomous and Powered by Renewable Energy. In the past 2-4 years, the Government’s intent towards promotion and adoption of electric mobility and renewable energy along with nation’s capabilities in IT, electronics and electric is giving rise to the need of newer solutions in mobility system for the country. Coupled with this, adoption of shared mobility and consumer perception is changing. Several players in this space have emerged in the wake of these developments with the common goal to achieve sustainable mobility.
Chetan Maini, vice-chairman, SUN Mobility
11:20 – 12.05
Interactive Panel Discussion: Transport in the Digital Age – Smart Technologies making a difference in the Plug-in electric vehicle space
- Requirement of charging station Infrastructure
- Extending the range with new age battery technology
- The newest in the faster battery charging technology
- Monitor and manage battery charging online
Chetan Maini, vice-chairman, SUN Mobility
KK Sharma, Former Chairman, EESL
Arun Malhotra, Corporate Advisor Nissan motors
Sanjay Aggarwal, Managing Director, Fortum India
Anant Nahata, Managing Director, Exicom Tele-Systems
Rajesh Bysani, Chief Product Officer, Zoomcar
MODERATOR: Kaushik Madhavan, Director – Mobility, Middle East, North Africa & South Asia, Frost & Sullivan
12:05 - 12:30
Coffee & Networking Break
12:30 - 13:00
International Story: Waste to Bio-Fuels
- Understanding the feedstock
- Does your engin need retrofitting to suit the fuel
- Challenges with methane slip and reduction of carbon footprit due to asociated gasses
- How efficient are bio-diesel
Karl W. Feilder, CEO & Chairman, Neutral Fuels, The Neutral Group, UAE
13:00- 13:30
The future of mobility: digitally enabled, powered by renewable energies and free of vehicle emissions
- Context: why EVs?
- International perspective (achievements in the lead markets)
- Latest research results on policies for EVs in lead markets (supply&demand)
Dr. Annika Bose Styczynski, Assistant Professor & Assistant Dean (Research and International Collaborations), Jindal School of Government and Public Policy (JSGP)
13:30 - 14:30
Networking Lunch
14:30 - 14:50
Smart mobility - Rethinking Efficient Transportation
Manish Agarwal, Business Head Unit, Mobility Management, Siemens
14:50 – 15:10
Electric vehicle charging - The foundation of E- mobility
- Importance of charging infrastructure to the e-mobility revolution.
- Challenges with methane slip and reduction of carbon footprit due to asociated gasses
- Choosing between mild hybrids and full hybrids and also taking a look at fuel efficient system design th
- The Road ahead.
Neeraj Kumar Singhel, Director & CEO Semco India
15:10 - 15:30
Coffee & Networking Break
15:30 - 15:45
Electrification of Public Transport – Lessons from European Cities
European Union commissioned various studies to document the pilot of e-buses and supporting infrastructure like ZeEUS (Zero Emission Urban Bus Systems), ELIPTIC (Electrification of Public Transport in Cities) and ASSURED (fASt and Smart charging solutions for full size Urban heavy Duty applications). The purpose of these projects is to introduce e-buses as part of the urban bus network and build multi-purpose electric public transport infrastructure.
Government of India is promoting the use of electric vehicles in public transport, with the launch of FAME Scheme. Further, the government is incentivizing industry to make investment in the electric mobility. India can learn from the experience of European cities for the introduction of e-buses in the cities. This session will include presentation about European experience in e-buses, followed with discussion on key challenges in India.
Marta VAN DEN BERGH – GORALCZYK, Project Manager – Research & Innovation, UITP Brussels
15:45 - 16:30
UITP PANEL DISCUSSION
Government of India is promoting the use of electric vehicles in public transport, with the launch of FAME Scheme. Further, the government is incentivizing industry to make investment in the electric mobility. India can learn from the experience of European cities for the introduction of e-buses in the cities. This session will include presentation about European experience in e-buses, followed with discussion on key challenges in India.
Ananda Rao, Executive Director, ASRTU
O.P. Agarwal, CEO, WRI India
Sanjeev Kumar Lohia, IRSE, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Indian Railway Stations Development Corporation
Rama Harinath K, Senior Director, New Initiatives, Ola
Chinmay Pandit, Head – Electric Mobility, KPIT
MODERATOR: Jaspal Singh, Head of UITP India Office
16:30
End of Day and Networking Coffee
WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?
- Power packed regulators panel: Witness first-hand discussions on the policies and guidelines defining the future of transportation, as told by the leaders responsible for shaping the change
- Networking galore: As firm believers of the fact that nothings better than a face to face tete-a-tete, our networking sessions and the ever-popular gala reception ensure that you expand your connections and discuss business opportunities at leisure
- Global stories within your reach: Nothings better than the global success stories being shared by the leaders themselves in your backyard. An unmatched global experience at your fingertips.
- Live Interviews: Hear a global leader from the digital space, field questions from one of our media partners followed by a Q&A with the audience.
- Key takeaways and new perspectives: The forum will give you new perspectives and takeaways that you can definitely implement in your transportation strategy and plan ahead to meet the goals of sustainable and smart transportation.
WHAT MAKES THIS SUMMIT ONE OF A KIND?
Pre-event press conference announcing the collaboration, creating buzz across the Indian Media space. This will be done through our wide media network.
Print ads in newspapers announcing the support and the key message
An inaugural panel of government authorities that will showcase their commitment to ensuring a sustainable transportation infrastructure
The largest showcase of international expertise, combined with regional vision and leadership, making it the most sought-after knowledge and networking platform on the topic in the region
WHO WILL YOU MEET?
CEOs
COOs
Directors/Heads
Project Managers
Vice Presidents
Managers
Marketing Managers
Directors/Engineers/Managers
Design Managers/Engineers
CNG Managers
Advisors
Energy Experts
Consultants
Specialists
Team Leaders
Sales Managers
Strategy & Business Development
Fleet Managers
Departments
Technical Services
Regulations
Operations
Maintenance
Urban Planning
Clean Energy
Sustainable Transportation
Fleet Operations
Public Transportation
Passenger Safety
Alternative Fuels
CNG/NGV
Natural Gas Distribution
Petroleum Products
Downstream
Marketing
Business Development
Smart Cities
Smart Transportation
SMART MOBILITY AWARDS
As India prepares for the future of transportation which is smart, secure and sustainable, the Intelligent Smart Mobility Awards will honor and recognize the visionaries and early movers who set the precedent and have laid the foundation for the same.
The awards will celebrate the successes and it will highlight the efforts of industry leaders from the government and the private sector from across the region as they help their respective governments and industries to align themselves to their future needs and goals led by innovation and technology.
