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'''STARZero''' is a global, first-of-its-kind platform dedicated to decarbonising private [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport transportation]. Founded in August 2023 by Ramya Paramasivam Gupta, an engineer and technocrat passionate about sustainable innovation, STARZero aims to address the significant environmental impact of private vehicles—currently, over 2.1 billion cars and bikes worldwide contribute nearly 180 grams of CO2 emissions per kilometer.<ref name="R1">[https://theentrepreneurstory.com/business/starzero-helps-entrepreneurs-and-gig-economy-maximise-tax-benefits-and-offset-tonnes-of-emissions/ "STARZero Helps Entrepreneurs and Gig Economy Maximise Tax Benefits and Offset Tonnes of Emissions"]</ref>
'''SMARTZero''' is a technology company focused on decarbonising private transportation. Founded in August 2023 by Ramya Paramasivam Gupta, SMARTZero develops and operates several brands under its umbrella, including ''STARZero'', ''PayEV'', ''FuelSense'', and ''Strawberry (beta)''.<ref name="R1">[https://theentrepreneurstory.com/business/starzero-helps-entrepreneurs-and-gig-economy-maximise-tax-benefits-and-offset-tonnes-of-emissions/ "STARZero Helps Entrepreneurs and Gig Economy Maximise Tax Benefits and Offset Tonnes of Emissions"]</ref>  


In addition to its core web platform and app, STARZero houses a suite of branded apps—including ''PayEV'', ''FuelSense'', and a ''beta version of Strawberry'' that collectively empower users to reduce their carbon footprint and embrace a greener lifestyle. These apps complement STARZero’s mission by offering solutions for electric vehicle (EV) community integration, intelligent fossil fuel management, and AI-driven pay-per-mile insurance.
Legally valid, The Apps and the web platform were launched over the last 1-2 consecutive years with family office funded and sponsored. The company is valued at $500 million, with the stabilisation of platform for various geographies India, United Kingdom, United states of America, Australia, Canada, Europe, International and French Canada.
 
Headquartered in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London London], UK, with operations in Chennai, India, and the United States, STARZero operates under SMARTZero Technologies and Services Private Limited. The platform, funded through family office sponsorship, has rapidly expanded its reach across India, the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, Canada, Europe, and French Canada. Valued at approximately $500 million, STARZero is at the forefront of merging technology and environmental responsibility for a sustainable future.


== History ==
== History ==
Founded by Ramya Paramasivam Gupta, STARZero was inspired by her early experiences working on Ericsson base stations and her lifelong dedication to environmental advocacy and technological innovation. The STARZero platform and its branded apps were launched over the past 1–2 years with strong support from family office funding.
SMARTZero was founded in 2023 by Ramya Paramasivam Gupta, an engineer with a background in sustainable technology. The company was established to address the significant environmental impact of private vehicles, estimated at approximately 180 grams of CO2 emissions per kilometre. Initially launching its flagship platform, STARZero, in India, SMARTZero quickly expanded operations globally. Over time, the company introduced additional brands—PayEV, FuelSense, and Strawberry—to complement its core mission of decarbonising private transportation.


== STARZero Brand ==
== STARZero==
STARZero is the flagship platform that represents the world’s first comprehensive solution combining automatic mileage tracking, carbon footprint assessment, and environmental offset mechanisms. Designed with a focus on the self-employed, entrepreneurs, and the evolving gig economy—including delivery drivers and small fleet managers—STARZero makes carbon consciousness both accessible and actionable. Operating under the domain starzero.org, STARZero initially launched in India as starzero.co.in and has since expanded its services globally.<ref name="R2">[https://www.fabworldtoday.com/starzero-unveils-revolutionary-clean-energy-solution-for-individuals-and-businesses/ "STARZero Unveils Revolutionary Clean Energy Solution for Individuals and Businesses"]</ref>  
STARZero is the flagship platform of SMARTZero, offering tools for automatic mileage tracking, carbon footprint assessment, and environmental offset mechanisms. The platform primarily targets self-employed drivers, small fleet operators, and gig workers, aiming to make carbon-conscious driving both accessible and actionable. STARZero originally launched in India as starzero.co.in before expanding its services globally under starzero.org.<ref name="R2">[https://www.fabworldtoday.com/starzero-unveils-revolutionary-clean-energy-solution-for-individuals-and-businesses/ "STARZero Unveils Revolutionary Clean Energy Solution for Individuals and Businesses"]</ref>  


== PayEV Brand ==
== PayEV ==
PayEV is a pioneering app integrating social media and community features for electric vehicle (EV) users. The app transforms EV charging into a community-focused experience, helping users find compatible charging stations (CCS Combo, Type 1, Type 2, CHAdeMO, SAE J1772) while connecting with like-minded individuals committed to sustainable transportation. PayEV is available across multiple geographies, supporting the global transition from fossil fuels to electric mobility.
PayEV is an app designed to enhance the electric vehicle (EV) ownership experience by integrating social media and community features. It helps users locate compatible charging stations—such as CCS Combo, Type 1, Type 2, CHAdeMO, and SAE J1772—while fostering community engagement among EV drivers. PayEV is available across multiple regions to support the growing transition to electric mobility.


== Fuelsense Brand ==
== Fuelsense ==
FuelSense offers an intelligent SaaS platform for fossil fuel management. The platform delivers effortless, cost-effective solutions that help users monitor maintenance costs—including service and insurance expenses—while also incorporating IoT-based misfuel prevention (a leading cause of insurance claims). FuelSense is designed for global accessibility and aims to simplify fuel management for vehicle owners everywhere.
FuelSense is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform dedicated to intelligent fossil fuel management. The platform allows users to monitor fuel usage, maintenance costs, and insurance expenses. It also incorporates IoT-based misfuel prevention, which addresses a common cause of insurance claims. FuelSense aims to simplify fuel management for vehicle owners and operators globally. It also incorporates as future plans, IoT-based misfuel prevention, which addresses a common cause of insurance claims.


== Beta Version of Strawberry ==
== Strawberry (Beta) ==
Strawberry is STARZero’s innovative pay-per-mile and user-based insurance solution. This beta app leverages AI technology to offer affordable insurance premiums—up to 25% lower than market rates—and speeds up claims processing by 35% through instant machine learning checks on coverage. Strawberry is currently being reviewed by regulatory bodies for official market entry and aims to support immigrants and first-pass students with personalized, low-cost insurance options.
Strawberry is a beta-stage app that offers pay-per-mile insurance solutions. Using AI technology, it provides insurance premiums that are estimated to be up to 25% lower than traditional market rates. It also incorporates machine learning to speed up claims processing. Strawberry is currently FOR regulatory review and is intended to serve users seeking personalized, low-cost insurance options.


== Funding ==
== Funding ==
The STARZero team is actively seeking government support and climate funding to sustain services for existing subscribers and drive further growth. The platform continues to innovate at the intersection of technology and environmental stewardship, helping private transportation users worldwide embrace sustainability.<ref name="R3">[https://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/news/vehement-media/decarbonisation-private-transportation-globally-offset-1626265264.html "Decarbonisation in Private Transportation Globally to Offset Gigatonnes of Carbon Emissions"]</ref>
The STARZero team is actively seeking government support and climate funding to sustain services for existing subscribers and drive further growth. The platform continues to innovate at the intersection of technology and environmental stewardship, helping private transportation users worldwide embrace sustainability.<ref name="R3">[https://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/news/vehement-media/decarbonisation-private-transportation-globally-offset-1626265264.html "Decarbonisation in Private Transportation Globally to Offset Gigatonnes of Carbon Emissions"]</ref> The Apps and the web platform were launched over the last 1-2 consecutive years with family office funded and sponsored. The company is valued at $500 million, with the stabilisation of platform for various geographies India, United Kingdom, United states of America, Australia, Canada, Europe, International and French Canada.
 


==External links==
==External links==
* [https://www.starzero.org/ STARZero Official website]
* [https://www.starzero.org/ STARZero Official website]
* [https://www.payev.org PayEV website]
* [https://www.payev.org PayEV website]
* [https//www.fuelsense.org/ Fuelsense website]
* [https://www.fuelsense.org/ Fuelsense website]


== References ==
== References ==
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