diamond jubilee
With global emissions targets in place and an ever-growing awareness of the dangers of traditional gasoline and diesel cars, more and more people are turning to EVs to reduce their carbon footprint. The future of cars is here, with electric vehicle being the latest invention in the automobile industry. An electric car, battery electric car, or all-electric car, is an automobile that is propelled by one or more electric motors, using only energy stored in batteries. Compared to internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, electric cars are quieter, have no exhaust emissions, and lower emissions overall. There is no doubt that electric vehicles are the future of transportation.
Recently, Pakistan unveiled its first electric car prototype, the Nur E-75. Presented as a gift for Pakistan on its third silver jubilee, the locally produced car, has been designed and developed by DICE Foundation, a US-based non-profit organisation, run by expatriate Pakistanis from US, EU, etc. along with support from local academia and industry. The organisation has been working in Pakistan for the last 15 years promoting innovation, capability building, converting ‘Brain Drain’ into ‘Brain Gain’.
Dr Khurshid Qureshi, a leading expert on the development of autonomous vehicles said on the occasion, “I cannot stress enough on the significance of this innovation and how it will be a game-changer both for Pakistan’s economy as well as for the well-being of the common man of Pakistan, once it comes into the market in the last quarter of 2024. What’s more, this e-car will play a phenomenal role in the context of environment and climate change, and will help us move away from non-renewable fuel consumption. This prototype is of 5-seater hatchback but we also have plans to develop sedan and small SUV on the same common platform.”
The floor was then open for questions and answers after which the unveiling ceremony took place amidst a lot of applause. Excited guests posed for pictures with it and admired its sleek design. Later, the guests enjoyed refreshments and mingled, there was an air of optimism and pride at the sight of such an engineering marvel. It is certain that with the unveiling of Pakistan’s first indigenous electric vehicle, unveiled on a historic day, will go on to be remembered as an important step in Pakistan’s path toward innovative and sustainable technologies; and its journey towards sustained economic prosperity.
– You! desk
