Gursaurabh Singh could be set to hit the jackpot – he is the creator of the DVECK, a clever conversion kit that makes it very easy to bring power to any bicycle, effectively turning it into an e-bike with minimal hassle.

His invention takes the form of a large module designed to be fixed just above the bike’s pedals, requiring absolutely no technical knowledge or skill.

This kit offers a maximum speed of 25 km/h, for a payload of 170kg and a range of about 40km. Simply pedalling for 20 minutes can recharge the battery to 50%.

The ease of installation, as well as the unit’s ability to withstand bad weather, mud, extreme heat, and even fire, make it perfectly suited to the Indian market and all other emerging countries. The icing on the cake is that this system can even be used as a mobile-phone charger.

Gursaurabh has recently received the support of Anand Mahindra, the chairman of the powerful Indian conglomerate that bears his name. While no deal is yet signed, such a partnership could help secure the mass production and distribution of this invention.