In a strategic move to promote indigenous innovation and sustainability in India’s electric vehicle (EV) sector, Numeros Motors has partnered with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar to jointly research and evaluate rare earth-free (RE-free) motor designs. The collaboration is geared towards reducing India’s dependence on imported magnetic materials and supporting the domestic development of cost-effective, non-magnetic motor technologies for electric vehicles.
As the EV industry in India gains momentum, the demand for localized, sustainable, and scalable solutions is higher than ever. Rare earth elements, widely used in conventional EV motors, are not only expensive but also environmentally taxing to source. By shifting focus to RE-free alternatives, the joint research initiative aims to pave the way for a new generation of efficient, affordable electric drivetrain systems that align with India’s clean energy goals.
This partnership highlights a critical step in building a self-reliant EV ecosystem by combining the academic expertise of IIT Bhubaneswar with the manufacturing experience of Numeros Motors. The initiative will also leverage IIT’s Research and Entrepreneurship Park to accelerate the development and potential commercialization of these technologies.
Such collaborations are essential in promoting domestic R&D, reducing production costs, and enhancing sustainability in electric mobility. As India targets broader EV adoption under government initiatives like FAME and PLI, this joint venture contributes to the larger national mission of greener transport solutions and energy independence.
