Anand Mahindra takes note of man who made an electric jeep from scratch

Mahindra wrote, “This is why I’m convinced India will be a leader in EVs. I believe America gained dominance in autos because of people’s passion for cars & technology & their innovation through garage ‘tinkering.’ May Gowtham & his ‘tribe’ flourish. @Velu_Mahindra please do reach out to him.”

This is why I’m convinced India will be a leader in EVs. I believe America gained dominance in autos because of people’s passion for cars & technology & their innovation through garage ‘tinkering.’ May Gowtham & his ‘tribe’ flourish. @Velu_Mahindra please do reach out to him. https://t.co/xkFg3SX509

— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) August 20, 2022

It’s great time for a talent hunt.
I firmly believe that if proper support and motivation is given, we’ll achieve something incredible.

— Sabareesh Ganapathy S (@Sgs_ktr) August 21, 2022

Good job brother. Anand mahandra sir good person in world. Sir always helps talented people. Iam also social worker. My policy . Be good. Do good. God will help.

— Suresh Anandeshi TRS (@anandeshisuresh) August 21, 2022

The jeep looks rad. The Overall length and the big tyres make it macho

— Rahulr3ddy.eth🐂 (@RahulReeddy) August 20, 2022

@GOWTHAM6804 I wish you had asked for equity for you are bringing to the table, rather than “a job”. An Electric AWD being built out of your workshop with potentially nothing but scrap – is not a small achievement. @anandmahindra thanks for responding to Gowtham’s tweet.

— Ravi B (@Bitragunta) August 20, 2022

Is it true that most electricity to charge EV batteries comes from burning fossil fuel? Apparently 80% of global energy still comes from fossil fuels, just 20% from hydro, solar, renewables. So what’s the point burning fuel in a factory i/o a car ICE? Help me understand please

— Neo (@anyone_hear_ME) August 20, 2022

Dear Mr. Mahindra, given the abudence of talent looking for opportunities, will it make sense for you to create innovation hub where you invite these bright souls and provide them required infra/direction. Even if 5% work, it would be great for you and country

— piush (@piushkg) August 21, 2022

America also became an economic superpower because its ecosystem put merit & brains over mere college degrees (which are important too).

Fantastic gesture, sir. 🙏🏼🙏🏼

— Santosh (@QuantumSpirited) August 21, 2022

Encouragement from Mr.Mahindra is admirable, may his encouragement go a long way to promote innovators/inventors/developers .. https://t.co/9Hte6ZIcRj

— srinivasan bhargavan (@sbhargavan) August 20, 2022

The video posted by Gowtham has been viewed over two lakh times. Many people appreciated Mahindra’s gesture of reaching out to Gowtham. Commenting on Mahindra’s post, a Twitter user wrote, “America also became an economic superpower because its ecosystem put merit & brains over mere college degrees (which are important too). Fantastic gesture, sir. ”.

Another person wrote, “Dear Mr. Mahindra, given the abundance of talent looking for opportunities, will it make sense for you to create innovation hub where you invite these bright souls and provide them required infra/direction. Even if 5% work, it would be great for you and country”.

According to a News18 report, Gowtham used scrap material from old shops to make the jeep. The most expensive parts that he used in his creation were the tyres. He used a lithium battery, which he took on rent, to power the four-wheeler.