Eco tourism - the new mantra for travel

Stanislav Miler, an environmentalist from Czech Republic, was in the garden city for two days, as part of an unique expedition Eco Journey to Asia.

The event was organised in association with Reva electric car company and Indian Youth Climate Network (IYCN), to promote ecotourism and spread awareness on climate changes, before heading for their next destination on Tuesday.

Miler, who is also a multimedia teacher and filmmaker, travels with his Eco Auto, a unique caravan that runs on vegetable oil collected from restaurants and solar energy. He will travel a length of 8,000 km in about six countries by using renewable sources of energy only. The 3500-km expedition covering various parts of the country aims at empowering youth on facing global climate changes.

Globe trotter

Miler, since 2006, has visited over 20 countries and travelled more than 20,000 km to spread awareness on renewable sources of energy with his Eco Auto.

His Eco Auto has cinema screening facility that Miler uses to spread his message effectively. It also has three beds, a bathroom and a toilet.

Companies too?

Miler will visit various colleges, IT companies and villages throughout the tour and create awareness on renewable sources of energy. He will also hold talks on importance of utilizing Bio fuels, solar energy and other renewable sources of energy.

"We have to make complete use of the natural resources. Relying extensively on non-renewable sources of energy will create imbalance in the eco system. So I'm trying to convey this message with IYCN volunteers in our road tour," added Miler.

REVA-lution

REVA electric car company in their move to promote its gen-next cars that run only on renewable sources of energy has joined hands with IYCN by providing them with cars that run completely on solar energy. Built using Li-ion technology using lithium batteries, the car can travel about 200 kilometers on a single charge.

"We are promoting the cause through these cars that are powered by natural resource," said Ramnitesh, a BTech student and IYCN coordinator, Chennai.

"We urge the youth to fight challenges of climate change by using renewable resources of energy."

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