India’s First Solar Car Rally, ISIE-Electric Solar Vehicle Championship – ESVC3000 was organized by Imperial Society of Innovative Engineers (ISIEINDIA), co-organized by Galgotias University and Knowledge Partner, National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC).
Electric Solar Vehicle Championship 3000 was planned on the theme of World Solar Challenge, Australia. It was India’s first Solar Vehicle Challenge covering 350+ KM in 3 Days from Galgotias University to Mathura to Galgotias University, Gr. Noida (UP).More than 1500 students from various top engineering institutes/universities from 18 states of India designed and manufactured solar vehicles. This event has created a significant impact among society and 2 crores + people for EV Adoption, Upskilling, Road Safety, and use of Renewable Energy.
Vinod Gupta Founder & President – ISIEINDIA said, “ISIEINDIA is creating an impact on an ecosystem. The outcome of the rally was very impactful i.e., 2 crores + people for EV Adoption, Upskilling and Road Safety and also 1500+ Engineering Graduates from 18 states of India were upskilled.”
Dhruv Galgotia, CEO – Galgotias University said, “It is a pleasure to host 1500+ engineering students from top universities of India at our university. We always support and provide best platform to young innovators. These are the future engineers and entrepreneurs of India. The ESVC3000 is an innovative approach for learning and skill development.”
The opening ceremony for the event was held on 14 April in the presence of Shri. Dhruv Galgotia (CEO, Galgotias University), Mr. Vinod Gupta (President, ISIEINDIA), Prof. Prakash Joshi (Founder & Joint Managing Trustee, MIT Group of Institutions), Dr. K. C. Vora (Emeritus Professor, COEP Technical University), Mr. Praveen Kumar (Sr. HR Officer), Mr. Amit Singh (Customer Succes Manager, Altair Engineering), Mr. Akshay Kumar (Head Business Development, E Fill Electric and Charging Solution) and other industry and academic delegates.
On 19th April, at 12 PM the flag off was given to the solar cars by Mr. Sabyasachi Das (CEO, Tata Indian Institutes of Skills), Ms. Nidhi Goyal (VP – Program, Tata Indian Institutes of Skills), Mr. Vinod Gupta (President, ISIEINDIA). The solar cars travelled from Galgotias University to Jewar, at Jewar all the vehicles inspected at the checkpoints along with the driver safety. After the checkpoint, they travelled back to Galgotias University. They have covered a distance of 100+ KM in single charge in the rally without a failure.
Also, the teams from Bangalore, Coimbatore, Mangalore, Hyderabad, Punjab bag the various awards and Prize money. ISIEINDIA distributed total 12 Lakhs + Cash prizes for the winners.The event was supported by sponsors and partners including, National Skill Development Corporation, Michelin India, Altair Engineering, Raw Pressery, EaseMyTrip, E Fill Electric, JS Design, Skill Reporter, Mobility Outlook, E Vehicle Info, Edgo Carts and Junofast.
This event has created a significant impact in areas pertaining to electric vehicles through rally, providing a platform to students across India to learn and improve their skills in new technologies and renewable energy, promoting e-mobility and green energy. The rally has enabled budding engineers to grapple with real-life applications and improve their skills related to design, analysis and problem solving besides enhancing their interpersonal skills and self-confidence.
Champions:
Teams from Vidyavardhini’s College of Engineering, Mumbai
Runner-Up: Sinhgad College of Engineering, Pune
2nd Runner-Up: Pimri Chinchwad College of Engineering, Pune
Champions:
Teams from Vidyavardhini’s College of Engineering, Mumbai
Runner-Up: Sinhgad College of Engineering, Pune
2nd Runner-Up: Pimri Chinchwad College of Engineering, Pune
