The EV Evolution: Then, Now and Next of Electric Vehicles
Here's a fact that might stop you in your tracks: the electric car isn't a modern invention at all. Robert Anderson and Robert Davidson were building battery-powered vehicles more than 150 years ago. BYD, now a global force in electric mobility, began life as a humble battery manufacturer back in 1995. And Elon Musk's inspiration for Gigacasting? A toy car belonging to his child. These are exactly the kinds of surprising, grounding details that make this book such a rewarding read. Anil Sasi, National Business and 'Explained' Editor at The Indian Express and a widely respected commentator on the energy sector, traces the full arc of electric vehicles with admirable clarity. He moves from those earliest battery-powered machines, through the long and stubborn reign of the internal combustion engine, right up to the present-day resurgence driven by climate pressure and technological progress. The scope is genuinely broad. Tesla and BYD both get thorough treatment, as do the countries leading the charge, China, Japan, Norway and South Korea among them. Crucially for Indian readers, Sasi also maps out India's own transition, covering government schemes like FAME and the homegrown manufacturers shaping the country's electric future. It's a book that answers three questions at once: where did EVs come from, where do they stand right now, and what comes next? Comprehensive, well-informed and written to be understood rather than admired, this is an essential read for anyone serious about grasping one of the most significant shifts in modern transport.
- Author: Anil Sasi
- Publisher: Hachette India
- Genre: Industry-Specific Business
- ISBN: 978-9357313728
- Pages: 248 pages