WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP):  Rafe Husain is the latest Indian American entrepreneur to make waves in the disruptor market. His innovation, Calibike, is an electric bike purposefully designed to complement America’s first high-speed passenger rail system. The e-bike offers a last-mile solution for commuters traveling along the 218-mile Brightline West rail line connecting Las Vegas to Southern California. Last month, the e-bike was launched by the mayor of Corona in Southern California. The eco-friendly bike, designed to revolutionize city commuting, aligns with California’s goal of achieving zero-emission vehicle sales by 2035. Additionally, Calibike qualifies for the state’s Clean Vehicle Rebate Project, offering financial incentives to those purchasing electric vehicles. The company has also donated e-bikes to the City of Corona Park Rangers, enhancing park patrol mobility while reducing emissions.

Born in Lucknow, India, Husain is an electrical engineer with extensive expertise in 5G base station radio design and embedded systems. His work spans the use of oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and spectrum analyzers to develop and test cutting-edge technology. He has also contributed to embedded motor control for DC motors and has played a key role in designing critical components in 5G systems.

Calibike is not Husain’s first disruption of the market. He has earned several patents and has been recognized with the New Inventions Award from the University of Michigan for a device that senses ice thickness. Previously, he co-founded Sabtech Industries, a company that designs, manufactures, markets, and supports specialized data communications solutions for military and government agencies. Within four years, he grew the company to $5 million in sales before selling it.

Husain earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Engineering from the University of Michigan (1976–81) and a Master of Science in Engineering from Wayne State University (1981–84).