Shrinath Acharya is the CEO and co-founder of Excelfore Corporation, a Silicon Valley-based automotive IoT company pioneering over-the-air (OTA) software updates and vehicle-to-cloud connectivity for software-defined vehicles. With 25+ years in technology spanning mobile, automotive, and enterprise software, he has built Excelfore into a globally recognized platform trusted by 20+ automotive OEMs including Audi, Tata Motors, Maruti Suzuki, and VinFast. His eSync OTA platform is deployed across millions of vehicles worldwide, and under his leadership Excelfore has earned Frost & Sullivan's 2024 Global Enabling Technology Leadership Award.
The Volkswagen ID.4 is VW's first all-electric SUV, built on the purpose-designed MEB platform and assembled in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Launched in 2020 and named World Car of the Year 2021, it offers up to 291 miles of EPA-rated range, 175 kW DC fast charging, and qualifies for the full $7,500 federal EV tax credit — making it one of the most accessible premium electric crossovers on the American market.
The Xpeng G9 is a flagship mid-size electric SUV from Chinese EV maker Xpeng Motors, built on an 800V silicon carbide platform with class-leading fast charging (10-80% in 12 minutes on 2025 models), up to 725 km CLTC range, and a full-stack autonomous driving system called XNGP. It competes directly with Tesla Model Y and premium European EVs, and has been exported to Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. Its tech is now licensed to Volkswagen Group.