1. Vikram G, DHI 4 th Environmentally Friendly Vehicles Conference Presentation by Mr. Vikram Gulati, Director Department of Heavy Industry, Government of India 22 nd &23 rd April 2009 | Brussels Working paper No. EFV-04-07 (GRPE Informal Group on EFV, 4th Meeting, 22/23 April 2009)

2. Vikram G, DHI Background Objective –Share experiences on ongoing measures for promoting / introducing environmentally friendly vehicles –Exchange experiences in developing problem analysis of legal and economic frameworks for introduction of EF vehicles and technology.

3. Vikram G, DHI Indo-German Joint Declaration of Intent –Cooperation and Exchange of information/data on organisational aspects of the event; –Share the Learning; –Activities to identify host for the 5th EFV Conference and to share data & information of 3rd & 4th EFV Conference with the next host. Signing of the Joint Declaration by Dr Hahn, DG, Federal Republic of Germany & Dr Mitra, Additional secretary, DHI, GoI

4. Vikram G, DHI 4th EFV Conference 09 - Details Conference Date –23 - 24 November 2009 Conference Venue –Hotel The Ashok, Chanakyapuri - Heritage Hotel –Centrally located –Airport - 15 Kms Ambient Temperature –15 ~ 25 o C

5. Vikram G, DHIOverview Expected Participants –~ 500 delegates Government Research and Development Automotive Industry Energy Suppliers Academia

6. Vikram G, DHI EFV 2009 - Exhibition Exhibition Area ~ 15,000 sq. ft. Technology Showcase Display of vehicles –Cars / Motorcycles / Heavy Vehicles Test Drives

7. Vikram G, DHI Organising 4 th EFV Conference 2009 Government – Industry Joint effort. Formation of three committees: –The Apex Committee. –The Working Committee. –The Technical Committee.

8. Vikram G, DHI The Apex Advisory Committee Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport Secretary, Ministry of Environment & Forest Secretary, Ministry of New & Renewable Energy Secretary, Ministry of Urban Development Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas Secretary, Department of Science & Technology Mr Raghu Mody, Ex President, ACMA Mr Pawan Goenka, Chairman, Automotive Research Association of India. Mr Ravi Kant, President, Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) Mr J S Chopra, President, Automotive Component Manufacturers Association (ACMA)

9. Vikram G, DHI Working Committee Dr Surajit Mitra, Additional Secretary (Heavy Industries) - Chairman Director (Heavy Industries) - Member Secretary Joint Secretary / Director (MoSRTH, MoEF, MNRE, MoUD, MoPNG) DG, Petro-Fed Director, ARAI CEO, NATRIP President, TMA Mr Dilip Chenoy, DG, SIAM Mr Vishnu Mathur, ED, ACMA

10. Vikram G, DHI Draft Content Outline Day 1 - 23.11.09 Inaugural Address –Keynote on Industry Approach to EFV: Need for EFVs & Global Perspective. Sessions on: –Mobility & Environment – Role of EFVs. –EFV – future scenario. –Alternative fuels & Drives. Day 2 - 24.11.09 Sessions on: –Gaseous Fuels Technology – Technology of Future. –Future of electric vehicles. –Regulatory & Legislative Framework for EFVs. –Discussion on Industry and Government Collaboration for EFVs. (Views from Developing & Developed Nations) Valedictory Session (Handing over of Baton)

11. Vikram G, DHI ImportantDates Important Dates Abstracts by 23 rd June 09 Presentations by 23 rd October 09 Confirmation for participating in Exposition by 15 th October 09

12. Vikram G, DHI Thank You! “Look forward to meeting you at New Delhi in Nov 09” For further questions please contact: Mr Vikram Gulati vikramgulati11@rediffmail.com Director, DHI