Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati researchers have developed a technology that rates the motors and batteries of electric vehicles and suggests to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) the best drivetrain components for the Indian conditions.
“This is a unique method of its kind which standardises the electronic vehicles based on Indian drive-cycles,” the institute said.
So far researchers have not been considering Indian drive-cycles and electric vehicles currently available in the market doesn’t take into account the different climatic conditions in India, it said.
“Currently, no OEM uses this technology and they have been requesting the drive-cycle data of Indian vehicles. This research hopes to create better and more efficient drivetrains based on different regions.
This is also beneficial for startups. This research aims to reduce emissions and reduce fuel consumption,” IIT Guwahati said.
The research was conducted at the Electric Mobility Laboratory of IIT Guwahati led by Prof Praveen Kumar, Department of Electronics and Electrical Engineering.
Prof TG Sitharam, Director, IIT Guwahati, said, “The development in the field of next-generation energy-efficient EV technology is one of the most important breakthroughs required for the sustainable development of the country and to reduce carbon footprint. IIT Guwahati is earnestly working in this direction.
This development will augment this process and maximize the outcomes.” Explaining the long-term impact of the development, lead researcher Prof Kumar said, “Our goal is to prepare a document that can enable the new entrants into the EV market and help in levelling the playing field.
The other primary benefit of this entire exercise is to prepare the next generation of technocrats that are ready for an excellent career in EV technology anywhere in the world. ”
Published By : VATSAL KOTHA
Edited By : KRITIKA KASHYAP
