ThunderPlus and Trinity Cleantech develop ethanol-powered EV charging system– Rapid Charger 150 

ThunderPlus and Trinity Cleantech have launched the ME Energy Rapid Charger 150, a 150 kW mobile DC fast-charging system powered solely by ethanol, aiming to support India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat push by enabling a grid-independent EV-charging network. The unit, which runs on plant-based biofuel and requires no grid connection and can be installed and made operational within 72 hours.

For charging electric vehicles in situations when grid access is restricted or unavailable, the charger is made to function as a standalone device. It can cut CO2 emissions by up to 80% and save setup and operating expenses by more than 50% when compared to diesel-based systems.

The Rapid Charger 150 can charge  EVs at highways, distant depots, and logistical hubs. Additionally, it may offer roadside assistance for electric vehicles with low battery levels and act as a mobile backup for intracity and intercity electric buses. In sites where grid access is not available, such as mining and construction, the system can provide electricity. With its ability to generate electricity and charge FV, it can also serve as a substitute for diesel generators in both home and business settings.

Citing Rajeev YSR, Director & CEO of ThunderPlus, EVreporter reported, "ThunderPlus has always been at the forefront of solving India's charger-anxiety problem. With the ethanol-based Rapid Charger 150, we are collapsing setup times, cutting diesel dependence, and giving our partners a cleaner, mobile, and instantly deployable charging solution. This innovation marks a pivotal moment for India's EV ecosystém and a proud step towards true self-reliance, and we dearly call it Liquid Blactricity."