Anil Ananthakrishna has over twenty years of experience in the development and production of electric vehicles. During that time he has established a worldwide reputation as a gifted inventor, component integrator, and product developer.

Anil. s saga in the field of alternative sources of transportation began in 1974.

1974-1977 (Period of the World Oil Crisis): During this period he formed Electro-Anil, and focused his activities to the design and development of Electric and Hybrid Vehicles. Anil. s father A.K.Ananthakrishna provided funding. Protyping, development and testing were conducted from his father. s car garage.

In 1980 the Patents and Trademark Office in India awarded him a patent #150176 for his Electric Propulsion System.

Several classes of electric vehicles were designed, built and tested extensively for performance.

Investments were made from own resources until 1981. In 1982 he converted his company to Electro-Anil Pvt Ltd and in 1987 the company was recognized and issued R&D status by DST Department of Science and Technology, Government of India and deemed as a public entity . "Electro-Anil Limited".

During 1982 . 1986, Vidyut series of electric two wheelers were manufactured and introduced in the market. The product although a technological success failed in the market as he was too early for his time. He was a active member of Electric Vehicle Association of India, At the EVS conference he presented a paper on the developments made by EAL in 1984, in Ahmedabad, India.

1984 - The two and three wheeler vehicles developed were declared as Inventions of the Year by the Govt. of Karnataka. Vidyut-24 was displayed in State Museums in Moscow, Russia as well as during International Exhibitions and Trade Shows in India, Germany, France, Switzerland, Benulux and Great Britain. Electric tow tractors, electric three wheeler rickshaws, small mini vans were developed and tested at Electro Anil Ltd.

Research and Development work was recognized internationally and supported by German, French, UK and Italian manufacturers of battery motor, controller and components.

In 1985 he was invited to establish production facilities in West Germany. At the International Industrial Fare in Hanover, West Germany the Vidyut Electric Bike was a media event.

In West Germany, several entrepreneurs and government agencies offering to support in the promotion of electric vehicles approached him.

Berlin Economic development Corporation and Berlin Power and Light Department offered to financially support in setting up production facilities in Berlin. In 1986 the company received "TUH" roadworthiness approvals in Germany and in 1987 exported a batch of 100 Vidyut-24 vehicles to Europe..

In 1985 he participated with VIDYUT 24 at EVS-7 held in Paris. With "ENERTRANS" a Energy and Transportation Commission, Bertrand Polico, and other European Manufacturers, CURTIS, HAGEN, VARTHA he was involved in the development and testing of Permanent Magnet Motor, Controllers, Batteries and Chargers. He contracted for the development of NICAD batteries with SORAPEC which were extensively tested on prototype electric vehicles at EAL, India.

Period-: 1988 Canada : In November 1988 he Co-Founded the "WEVA" World Electric Vehicle Organization in Toronto, Canada and presented a paper on EV developments at EVS 9.

Joint development and testing programs between University of Ottawa and EAL were implemented. EAL provided vehicles to the University of Ottawa in Canada for tunnel usage, demonstration and battery research programs.

During the period 1985 to 1992 Anil collaborated with companies in Germany, Yugoslavia, France, Taiwan, Netherlands, Rumania to name a few and incorporated his electric power pack designs on their vehicles.

In February 1989, Electro-Anil Ltd in India was purchased by an Investor Group.

On 25th September 1989 he concluded an agreement with MAHEDCO, based in the Netherlands for jointly exploiting his innovative designs. During the same period "AATechnologies", was formed as a holding company in The Netherlands and incorporated in the United States of America in 1991. In January 1990 Anil moved to Europe and took charge as CEO of "MTC" Maharishi Technology Corporation, BV. During this period he traveled extensively in Europe, Canada, Mexico Eastern Europe, Africa and the United States of America promoting the development of alternative sources of transportation.

1990 . 1992: As CEO of MTC (Netherlands), he coordinated development projects with companies in the United States, France, Germany, Yugoslavia, Rumania and Mexico.

At MTC Anil organized the development and production of ten new electric vehicle models.

Pilot production of several classes of electric vehicles were built, tested, approved for safety and roadworthiness. Vidyut, Surya, Pushpak, Indira, Vayu were the names given to some of these vehicles which were demonstrated worldwide. At MTC he initiated the development of High frequency battery charging techniques, range extender battery systems, trailer electric power modular systems, hybrid vehicles (battery and gasoline generator modules), electric powered tractors for agricultural applications. In technical association with Gunther Elsbett of Germany he developed the first ground up designed car operating on "Vegetable Oil."

Prototype Electric three wheelers in technical association with "Colenta Electrofarzeug"of Germany were also developed targeted for the Auto rickshaw market in India. In association with CMC China Motor Corporation a pilot batch of electric mini vans were built at MTC, NL. Development work in Rumania with DACIA automobiles, TRACTORIL for tractors and Vegetable Oil Engines. MTC produced Vidyut, and several models of electric cars, mini vans and tractors.

Period-: 1990/92 YUGOSLAVIA

He was responsible for conversion of a batch of YUGO. s to electric power, homologations in NL, Yugoslavia and Mexico. In 1990, a Patent Application # 603808 was filed for his Range Extender System in Europe and the United States. He was responsible for a three-nation tie up between India-Yugoslavia- Mexico for development, production and marketing of YUGO electric car called "Surya." Technology from India, Product from Yugoslavia, and Commercial introduction by Mexico with project coordination by MTC in the Netherlands. Prototyping, and homologation for roadworthiness was conducted by MTC Netherlands.

Several vehicles were built in the YUGO plant in Yugoslavia and shipped to Mexico, the vehicles received Mexican road approvals after extensive testing. The electric cars were projected to be initially introduced as taxies for Mexico City and later to be produced at FINSA for release in North America. Reputed North American and European component manufacturers like Leroy Sommer, Trojan, Gould National Batteries, Curtis Instruments, Hagen Batteries AG, Kick Design BV participated in this program. In 1991 the project came to a halt due to the political turmoil in Yugoslavia.

During 1990 . 92 with "CCA" in Vichy, he produced a batch of Pushpak electric convertible cars, the first electric tractor and a vegetable oil engine car based on Elsbett engine.

Around 300 two wheelers, 45 cars, vans, buses, three wheelers, and tractors were built for testing and performance evaluation during his association with MTC BV Netherlands.

In September 1991 at the SAE meeting and Exposition in Nashville, Tennessee, USA he presented a technical paper on "A Commercially Viable Electric Car."

March 1992 to August 1992: Lelystadt Netherlands

Developed and introduced "Solar Mofa" to the German Police . driving training schools during 1991. With CCA in France built a ground up electric car . CAT-EV1 that was demonstrated in USA during 1992 / 93.

He received design notarization on his hybrid two wheeler designs in 1992 in the Netherlands.

September 1992 Atlanta, USA

He moved from Lelystadt, Netherlands to Atlanta, USA in September 1992.

His experience in strategic concept engineering, and technical knowledge, derived from extensive evaluation, design, and testing programs on electric power pack components world wide for a range of electric vehicle products, provided AATechnologies, Inc with the essential technological expertise to proceed into development of vehicles for the North American Market. He was contracted as the vehicle integrator to Texas A& M for their EV program.

He was associated with SCAT Southern Coalition for Advanced Transport Research, a member of the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce and Inventors Association of America.

In 1993 - 1994 Patent Disclosure Documents on five inventions were filed:

    1 .    A Combined (gas and electric) Hybrid Engine;
    2. A Mobile Solar Recharging Station; and
    3.  A Discharge Optimization System.
    4.  A Fly Wheel Power System;
    5.  A Flexible Vehicle Kit Design

1993 AAT: He developed a electric two wheeler for the recreational market in USA called "Revi".

1994-1998: He co-founded Recreational Electric Vehicles LLC in Atlanta Georgia and functioned as its Vice President & CTO.

A single, hand built prototype was completed in the fall of 1993. This Revi was used to test the chassis design and to test the public. s reaction. In the fall of 1994 a batch of 10 more prototypes were built to conduct further durability testing along with sales and marketing. During this period he conducted component testing on battery packs, controllers, motors and chargers. He worked with Hawker Energy Products to develop a rapid charging system that takes advantage of the Genesis battery. s ability to accept high currents, but does not abuse the battery.

On September 16, 1996 he was invited by SAE, Atlanta Section, USA as the key speaker where he presented the REVI electric two wheeler, 20 minute Rapid Charger and a chronology on electric vehicles developed.

The first pilot batch of 100 Revi. s were built in 1996/97 and tested for rental applications in resorts in the United States. Around 40 units of 20 min Rapid Charger was designed, built and tested in rental resorts during this period.

Participated in various events throughout the Fall and Winter of 1996 and 1997 to introduce the Revi by letting people ride the Revi. Participated in the Florida Solar Energy Center. s Sunday Challenge at Florida Solar Energy Center in Cocoa, Florida. EPCOT at Disney World in Orlando, Florida. For its accomplishments, REVI was awarded a special mention Trophy by the Sunday Challenge. Revi. s are being used now at EPCOT. s Innoventions Center by the Super Information Highway Patrolmen and other Disney actors who ride around the plaza area telling people about electric vehicles.

In 1997 The International Aluminum Association issued a award for the REVI. s innovative aluminum extruded chassis design.

On January 30th, 1997 at a press conference in Bangalore, India he addressed a large gathering of the Indian Press on the environment, his three decades of experiments, and experiences worldwide in the promotion of alternate sources of transport.

By December 1998 a detailed project report on Revi two and three wheelers, Rapid chargers selected rental locations in the US was completed outlining experiences from the test rental stations that were setup during 1996 to 1997. The project is to be offered under license to potential investors in the US as a turnkey project with technical and commercial consultancy to be provided by AA Technologies, Inc.

June 5th, 1999 A Provisional Patent Application # SN 60/135,058 was issued by US Patent and Trademarks Office titled "Electrically Powered Motorized Vehicles" for his innovative aluminum extruded chassis and hybrid design.

Anil's knowledge, derived from extensive commercial evaluation, design, and testing programs on electric power pack components world wide for a range of electric vehicle products, provide AAT with the essential technological expertise to proceed into large-scale production of electric and hybrid vehicle products.

PATENTS AND PUBLISHED PAPERS

1980 Patent Number 150176, India, Electric Propulsion System.

1992 Design Notarization, Netherlands, Hybrid Two Wheeler.

1982 Support Structures for Electric Vehicles, E V Symposium 2, India

1984 Demonstration of the Commercial Feasibility of Electric Vehicles for Personal Use, Electric Vehicle Symposium 7, France

1988 Electric Two & Three Wheelers for Personal and Public Transport

Electric Vehicle Symposium 9, Toronto, Canada.

1991 A Commercially Viable Electric Vehicle, SAE Passenger Car Meeting,

Nashville, Tennessee, USA.

1993 PATENT DISCLOSURE DOCUMENTS filed on:

1) the Combined (gas and electric) Hybrid Engine;

2) the Mobile Solar Recharging Station;

3) the Discharge Optimization System.

1994 5) A Fly Wheel Power System

6) A Flexible Vehicle Kit Design. (Revi)

PRODUCTS

1974 Developed Centrifugal Oil Purifiers for Gera Auto Industries, India

1975 Developed Digital Display Systems and Vehicle Flashers.

1975/94 Conceptualized and developed the following electrically powered vehicles

Vidyut Electric Bike(India/Holland), Lilliput three wheeler

Yugo Electric Car (Yugoslavia), Erad Electric Car(France),

Gateau Electric Car (France), Teilhol Electric Car(France),

Electric Tractor Rumania/France), CMC Electric Mini Bus(Taiwan), TEPP,Trailer Electric Power Pack(NL) CAT EV-1 Electric Car(US-Fra),

Solar Mofa (Germany) Revi (USA),

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Co-Founder member of World Electric Vehicle Association. EVS 9, Canada

Member of Society of Automobile Engineers, India.

Member of the Electric Vehicle Association, India

Member of the Electric Vehicle Association of Netherlands (ASNE).

Member of Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, Atlanta, USA

CAREER BACKGROUND

1974. Founder, Electro Anil, Bangalore, India.
      Develop prototypes of various classes of electric vehicles for the purpose of subsystem testing and evaluation.
      
      1982- Converted Electro Anil to Public Corporation Electro Anil Limited, Bangalore, India. Technical Director of Electro Anil Limited

1983/86 Pilot Production of 500 Vidyut Electric Bikes, for market testing in India.
1987 Pilot Production of 100 Vidyut Electric Bikes for Germany.

Prototyping of Electric cars, Mini Buses, Tractors.

1989- Takeover of Electro Anil Limited by Private Investor.

Pilot Production of 300 Vidyut Electric Bikes in the Netherlands.
Prototyping of Electric cars, Mini Buses, Tractors in Europe Mexico,USA.
1989 - 1991 Functioned as the Chief Executive Officer of MTC, Netherlands a research and development center for Environmentally Friendly vehicles.

Trial Production of around 45 Electric cars, Mini Buses, Tractors in NL,
Mexico, France, Yugoslavia, Rumania, & Germany.
1991 Founded, A.A. Technologies Inc. in the U.S.A, for the commercialization of electric vehicles.
1994 . 1997 Vice President of Recreational Electric Vehicles Int. L.L.C,

1997 . 1999 President & CEO of International Software Business development, Inc

involved in software development and consulting.

Vise President of TRANSCRIBE, Inc. Georgia, involved in providing medical transcription services to the medical industry in the US with offshore facilities in India.President of A.A. Technologies Inc. Atlanta, Georgia.