UK delegation to India showcases electric and micromobility innovations

New sustainable transport systems that promise to accelerate the uptake of electric vehicles and micromobility solutions in India have been presented to local leaders by eight specialist companies from the UK.

The cohort – participating in a programme led by Connected Places Catapult – visited the cities of Kolkata and Chennai in early March to demonstrate their technologies and engage with local stakeholders.

The programme, titled ‘Unlocking the Value Chain of EVs and Micromobility in India’ aims to help businesses explore commercial opportunities, drive bilateral trade and investment, and create lasting partnerships.

SMEs selected to take part in the initiative put forward technologies that address one of four programme challenges:

• Addressing consumer needs and mindset;
• Enhancing charging infrastructure for electric two and three wheel vehicles;
• Improving battery technology; and
• Facilitating shared electric schemes.

The programme is delivered by the Catapult in collaboration with Global Business Inroads and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in Chennai and Kolkata, and funded by Innovate UK.

Introducing the eight SMEs visiting India:

Aegis Energy has developed an E-mobility EnergyHub to power two and three wheeled vehicles in developing countries. The concept supports a transition from diesel generators to zero-emission systems in an off-grid environment, and has been demonstrated in Fiji and Côte d’Ivoire.

Allye Energy solves energy grid constraints by combining battery energy storage, advanced software and AI to optimise energy flows between the grid and consumers. It provides power to commercial and industrial businesses for uses such as electric vehicle charging, and is looking to help communities with an ‘energy banking’ platform.

DOCK-Y has developed an Advanced Rider Assist System to improve safety for users of two-wheel vehicles. Based on Sensors fusion, camera vision and telematics the system understands a rider’s surroundings, provides active and passive safety alerts and brings safety-based feedback, interventions and ride analytics.

Eatron has created AI powered battery management software to enhance the performance and longevity of electric vehicles including two and three wheelers, private cars and shared mobility fleets. The system helps to address limited range, premature ageing and the high cost of replacing batteries.

FleetfootAI is a fleet management platform combining machine learning, telematics and behavioural psychology to improve driver safety, reduce fuel consumption and decrease wear and tear. The platform uses 'gamification' and post trip feedback to offer insights and incentives for safer, more efficient driving.

Hypermotive manufactures electrical power distribution, power conversion and controllers for fuel cell and hydrogen storage systems. Applications include automotive, two and three wheelers, commercial vehicles, off-road/industrial vehicles and power generation. The company is committed to reducing cost and complexity of using hydrogen for transport and power.

PowerUp provides accessible, reliable and sustainable charging solutions for rapidly urbanising areas with high levels of electric two and three wheelers. It offers AI-driven swappable batteries, leveraging machine learning to predict usage behaviours and enabling just-in-time replacements, powering electrification globally without grid constraints.

“We are delighted to bring this delegation of UK businesses to Kolkata and Chennai. The bilateral exchange of ideas in EV and micromobility has been invaluable, and we appreciate the collaboration and look forward to the continued development of partnerships.”

Elena Williams, Director, Government and Global Engagement, Connected Places Catapult