India a rapidly growing urban population, with the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) 2.35% between 2011 and 2031e) increasing motorisation rate (CAGR 12.7% between 2010 and 2025e). Critical levels of traffic congestion, growing traffic fatality rates, inadequate mobility monitoring and deteriorating air quality – all of these make India a prime for smart mobility solutions. Mobility- could be a game changer for India’s traffic and transportation woes by seamlessly integrating the first and last mile connectivity to supplement existing fragmented transportation systems. Mobility services has the potential to help bridge the current gap between the increasing demand for mobility and the slow pace of infrastructure development. The rapid consumerization of IT and technology and growing smartphone penetration should help boost the adoption as long as the country’s government stands by its pledge to make India ‘truly digital’

Overall, technology adoption among the companies in India is increasing. Industry bodies are generating more awareness about new technology options by providing a common platform to industry leaders, academia, service providers and consultants. At the same time, emerging technologies are going to change the manufacturing landscape as the fourth industrial revolution is going to bring sweeping changes in automotive non-traditional players.

The Fuel choices and Smart Mobility summit–to be held on the 29th-30th of October, 2018 in Tel Aviv.  Join us at the 6th Annual Smart Mobility Summit 2018 to explore and exhibit innovation in alternative fuels and smart mobility and bring our common goals to fruition.

A gathering of the world’s most distinguished decision makers and business leaders in the field of alternative fuels for a series of on-stage interviews, panel discussions, case studies, and brainstorming sessions.

A cutting-edge exhibition of new and upcoming start-ups, as well as car manufacturers and alternative fuels companies at the forefront of implementing innovation in transportation.

Hosted by Israel’s Prime Minister, we will meet on 29-30 October in ‘Habima’ National Theater in Tel Aviv, Israel, for a dialogue about the world’s most forward-thinking approaches to transportation, cutting edge technologies and future business models, and to promote Israel’s ambitious goal of reducing 60% of the country’s oil consumption by 2025.

For more information on the Fuel Choices and Smart Mobility Initiative: www.fuelchoicesinitiative.com

Relevant companies, interested to learn more on potential collaboration are invited to contact the Economic and Trade Department at the Israeli Consulate General in Bengaluru.

For further queries, contact: Kavitha Saravanan, Trade Officer in Bengaluru. Ph:+91-80-49406515. kavithas@israeltrade.gov.il