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Formula E is delighted to announce that Anand Mahindra, Chairman of the Mahindra Group, has joined the newly created Sustainability Committee.
Mahindra, head of the multi-national automobile manufacturing federation and Mahindra Racing Formula E team, will sit alongside Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio, CEOs of series partners, as well as Formula E CEO Alejandro Agag.
The Sustainability Committee is made up of various global corporations that are working towards a common vision of a sustainable future, and is a think tank that addresses some of the world’s most pressing environmental issues. The body focuses on the promotion and development of technologies in urban mobility, and changing perceptions towards the use of electric vehicles.
Mahindra, with a presence in over 100 countries, is an EV pioneer. With its worldwide network of research and development facilities, the company is developing the next generation of electric vehicle technologies. Mahindra promotes a vision of the Future of Mobility that consists of ‘5 C’s’ namely, Clean, Connected, Clever, Convenient, and Cost-Effective mobility solutions.
Anand Mahindra, Chairman, Mahindra Group, said, “I am honoured to join the Formula E Sustainability Committee which is committed to increasing the appeal of electric vehicles, particularly in urban centres. This aligns perfectly with the Mahindra Group’s vision of co-creating the Future of Mobility, while driving positive change in the global communities in which we operate.”
Alejandro Agag, CEO of Formula E, said: “Mr Mahindra is a valued addition to the Formula E Sustainability Committee. His experience and knowledge will not only be invaluable to the growth of sustainable transportation technologies, but also the collaboration of our global voices to address and find solutions to important environmental issues in our journey towards a more sustainable future.”