Tech Mahindra, Zypp bag innovation award

NT Correspondent

Bengaluru, Nov. 11

Volvo Group President Kamal Bali has said that innovation is the way forward to accelerate adoption and use of technologies for a sustainable future.

In his address during the inaugural edition of the “Volvo India Innovation Award” here, he said, “Today, the need for innovation is greater than ever before. We are standing at crossroads, where on one side, we face challenges to our planet and people, while on the other, and we are seeing boundless opportunities arising out of emerging technologies and changing consumer demands.”

Tech Mahindra was conferred with the 2021 Volvo India Innovation Award for their innovative Energy and Fleet Management solutions for Indian market.

Its eNetra is a device that offers the ability to turn millions of regular energy meters in the country into smart and intelligent ones, without replacing them.

Zypp Electric won the award under the SME category for their last mile connectivity solutions that aim to provide same day delivery in the business-to-business segment using electric vehicles.

Meanwhile, Department of Urban Land Transport, Karnataka, was honoured with a special recognition for its project on improving Quality of Life (QoL).