Mahindra has announced that its XUV400 EV, that can cover an incredible 751 km in sub-zero temperature, has achieved a new milestone of entering India Book of Records.
Whether it is showcasing the skills of a two-year-old child, achieving 300 technical certificates, or registering the maximum number of doctors for a virtual conference, these record holders prove that anything is possible with passion, perseverance, and hard work.
The record for maximum distance covered by an EV in 24 hours at sub-zero temperature was set by Mahindra XUV400 EV. The drive started on December 27, 2022 at 10:57 pm from Kyelang, Lahaul Spiti, and Himachal Pradesh and ended on December 28, 2022 at 10:57 pm at the same place after covering a total distance of 751 kms. The EV car expedition was conducted in sub-zero temperatures at an average speed of 50kmph as confirmed on January 2, 2023.
Hruthick R. (born on December 3, 2001) of Karur, Tamil Nadu, is appreciated for achieving 300 certificates. He received 300 certificates in multiple disciplines including Python, Artificial Design and Application, Nanomechanical Testing, Managing Risk, Procurement and Asset Management in the year 2021, as confirmed on March 11, 2023.
The record for covering the maximum distance from westernmost to easternmost point in a car by a quadragenarian was set by Viral Chandrashekhar Vyas (born on February 15, 1978) of Vadodara, Gujarat. He started solo drive in the Mahindra XUV300 from Guhar Moti, the westernmost point of India in Gujarat on October31, 2022 at 6:20 pm and finished at Kibithu, the easternmost point of India in Arunachal Pradesh on November 5, 2022 at 8:23 am, covering the distance of 4037 in 94 hours and 8 minutes.
The record for maximum voluntary blood donations by an organization in a single day was set by Hero MotoCorp Ltd, Delhi, New Delhi. A total of 1960 units of blood was donated at the 7 camps setup inside the company’s 6 manufacturing units and 1 R&D Centre in the country on July 1, 2022 to mark the occasion of the birth anniversary of Company’s Chairman Emeritus Late Shri Brijmohan Lall Munjal.
Dabur Hajmola set the record for the maximum number of kites flying simultaneously by underprivileged kids between the age groups of 12-15 years, assembled at the Narol ground in Narolgam, Gujarat, India. A total of 584 underprivileged kids came together and flew kites between 12.00 pm to 4.00 pm. The activity was planned under the social initiative ‘Acchai Ka Chatkara’ by Hajmola on the occasion of Makar Sankranti on 14th January 2023.
Shaurya Meghan Kamble (born on December 31, 2020) of Pune, Maharashtra, is appreciated for reciting 2 poems; recalling 5 national symbols; identifying letters of the English alphabet with their corresponding pictures, 35 animals, 7 birds, 12 vegetables, 14 fruits, 13 vehicles, 4 external and 4 internal parts of the body, 6 colours, 9 miscellaneous pictures; and making 5 actions at the age of 2 years and 1 month, as confirmed on January 31, 2023.
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