Akash is a self taught micro-electronics and software programmer with more than 10 years of experience. Passionate about sustainable transport, he co-founded EV Future in 2009, a business unit of Auroville to develop electric cycles and mopeds. He designed and developed batterery management systems for electric mopeds and also a solar charging station installed at different locations in Auroville area. He is currently expanding the production of electric mopeds and exploring new models for community transport.