Researchers of IIT Guwahati develops a new technology which provides rating to batteries and motors of electric vehicles based on the drive cycle of Indians. The researchers said that current electric vehicles do not consider climate conditions and drive cycles of the country before manufacturing the vehicle.
“An electronic drivetrain (group of components that deliver power to the drive wheels) developed in a humid region does not work the same in a dry and colder environment. Therefore, the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) right now are considering creating standard drive-cycles for Indian conditions,” said Praveen Kumar, Professor, Department of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, IIT Guwahati.
“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 start-ups. This research aims to reduce emissions and reduce fuel consumption,” he added.
“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,” Kumar 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. We are earnestly working in this direction. This development will augment this process and maximize the outcomes,” he said.
The researchers are also working to develop the same technology for electric four-wheelers as the current study only focuses on electric two-wheelers.
