Plant Electric is preparing to debut its first electric car, maybe in June this year.
The startup, led by two former ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) engineers, will incorporate weight sensors into the vehicle’s telematics system. This system offers real-time load weight updates and the resulting influence on the vehicle’s operating range.
This built-in weight tracking technology has the potential to significantly improve logistical efficiency in the EV category. By providing real-time data on cargo weight and its impact on range, the business hopes to improve loading capacity and route planning. This may lead to significant cost savings and better logistical management for organisations.
Gagan Agrawal, Co-founder and CEO at Planet Electric said, “Planet Electric will be the first in the industry to put weight sensors or load cells in the cargo box, which means as the parcels come in and go out, we know exactly what the weight is and we know exactly what the range is.”
He went on to say that this would allow the fleet operator, banker, and insurance to assess the battery’s performance, which is ‘essential for these cars’.
Agrawal also suggested that they could detect discrepancies, such as temperature fluctuations, and then change the programme accordingly.
In terms of operational aspects, Agrawal stated that Planet Electric was able to establish supply chain backups in order to keep its supply chain ‘rock-solid’. “Whether it is a battery system or a motor system, we have some excellent partners in the supply chain along with obtaining VCU from Dorle Controls, a Michigan and Pune-based company,” he said.