IIT signs pact for research into sustainable EV tech
2
Bhubaneswar:
IIT Bhubaneswar
on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Bengaluru-based
Numeros Motors
to develop
rare earth-free electric motor
technology.
The two entities will collaborate for a two-year research initiative focused on exploring and evaluating various non-magnetic or rare earth-free (RE-free) motor topologies. Aimed at revolutionising the
electric mobility
space, the tie-up will identify robust, cost-effective and sustainable motor technology catering to India's rapidly growing EV market.
IIT director Prof Shreepad Karmalkar said, "IIT Bhubaneswar is coming up with industry-academia collaborations in the field of electric vehicles and other related areas, with a vision to ensure sustainability."
He also highlighted the initiatives being taken up by the institute towards the development of research, entrepreneurship and start-up ecosystem in the EV sector, along with other domains, through its Research and Entrepreneurship Park.
by Taboola
by Taboola
Sponsored Links
Sponsored Links
Promoted Links
Promoted Links
You May Like
Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around
Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List
Undo
The new motor solutions are expected to play a pivotal role in advancing India's green mobility goals, promoting indigenous manufacturing and supporting the broader Atmanirbhar Bharat vision. "We believe rare earth-free motors will redefine the EV market by lowering production costs and reducing import dependency. Our alliance with IIT Bhubaneswar is a critical move towards building self-reliant, eco-friendly transportation systems in India," said Sreyas Shibulal, founder of Numeros Motors.
As India's EV market is poised for exponential growth, the research-driven collaboration is expected to lay the foundation for a new generation of vehicles that are not only cost-efficient but also environmentally responsible.
Ankit Dalal, assistant professor of department of electrical engineering, who will lead the project from IIT Bhubaneswar, said, "We are excited to embark on the two-year research journey with Numeros Motors to develop rare-earth-free motor technologies. The partnership represents a shared commitment to sustainable innovation and cutting-edge engineering. With Numeros' industry leadership and our research capabilities, we look forward to creating impactful solutions for the future of electric mobility."
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time of India
22 minutes ago
- Time of India
Turkey unveils world's first sea-skimming combat drone, a stealthy, production-ready WIG craft unlike anything US, Russia or China has
In the 1960s, the Soviet Union stunned Western intelligence with the Caspian Sea Monster, a massive, winged ship that skimmed just above the water's surface, hidden from radar. Now, Turkey has revived and modernized that concept with TALAY, the world's first sea-skimming multipurpose unmanned aerial vehicle . Ankara-based defense innovator Solid Aero's webpage states that this cutting-edge craft is production-ready and the first of its kind. It blends the stealth of a low-flying drone with the aerodynamic efficiency of a Wing-in-Ground (WIG) effect vehicle, creating a new category of maritime strike and reconnaissance platforms. Productivity Tool Zero to Hero in Microsoft Excel: Complete Excel guide By Metla Sudha Sekhar View Program Finance Introduction to Technical Analysis & Candlestick Theory By Dinesh Nagpal View Program Finance Financial Literacy i e Lets Crack the Billionaire Code By CA Rahul Gupta View Program Digital Marketing Digital Marketing Masterclass by Neil Patel By Neil Patel View Program Finance Technical Analysis Demystified- A Complete Guide to Trading By Kunal Patel View Program Productivity Tool Excel Essentials to Expert: Your Complete Guide By Study at home View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program Unlike traditional UAVs that operate high above the surface, TALAY can skim the sea from 30 cm to 100 m, staying beneath typical radar horizons. This low profile enables it to infiltrate contested zones without detection, making it ideal for harbor attacks, reconnaissance, and rapid-response maritime operations. As per the manufacturer its foldable wings allow for quick deployment, and its low radar cross-section paired with a lightweight stealth-focused design keeps it virtually invisible until it's too late for an adversary to react. Live Events Power, payload, and precision Despite its compact 9.84-foot wingspan and 9.19-foot length, TALAY can carry up to 66 pounds (30 kg) of payload, whether advanced sensors or munitions comparable to smaller conventional anti-ship missiles. Powered by an electric engine and Li-Po battery, TALAY reaches 200 km/h (124 mph) and operates for up to three hours with a 200 km (124-mile) range. Its operational versatility covers: Normal Attack, Top Attack, Harbor Attack, Patrol and Reconnaissance Missions, Cargo Transport. Advanced AI-assisted flight control ensures both autonomous and operator-guided missions remain accurate and adaptable, even in sea state three conditions. The 'Caspian Sea Monster' connection While TALAY is groundbreaking for drones, it isn't the first craft to harness the Wing-in-Ground effect . The Cold War's Soviet Union's massive KM ekranoplan , nicknamed the Caspian Sea Monster, dominated military headlines in the Cold War era. That behemoth, however, was a crewed vehicle weighing hundreds of tons and designed for troop and missile transport. By contrast, TALAY miniaturizes the concept into a nimble, stealth-oriented UAV, offering precision strikes and reconnaissance without risking crew lives, a leap in both survivability and cost efficiency. Small size Although its payload is modest compared to large naval missiles, the potential for swarm tactics makes TALAY a serious maritime threat. Multiple drones could overwhelm a warship's defenses, targeting corvettes, inshore patrol craft, or even larger vessels. With production-ready models already showcased at the International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF 2025) in Istanbul, TALAY signals a new era in low-altitude maritime warfare. According to the Greek Reporter, serial production of TALAY will begin in October 2026, with the first production units to be delivered to the Turkish Navy in early 2027. Other powers The United States is developing the Liberty Lifter for rapid resupply in the Pacific theater, while China has floated speculative concepts for low-altitude maritime drones. Russia has hinted at modern patrol and missile-launch adaptations, but no production-ready model exists. Iran has teased smaller coastal-defense WIG craft. In Europe, Germany and the UK have researched WIG transport concepts, mostly for civilian or search-and-rescue roles, while Australia has trialed small-scale prototypes for island-hopping logistics. In a geopolitical moment where contested coastlines define the future of warfare, these platforms are gaining renewed relevance. But what sets Turkey's TALAY apart from its American, Russian, Chinese, European, Australian, and Iranian counterparts is simple: it's ready. Specs at a Glance: Maximum Speed: 200 km/h (124 mph) Operational Ceiling: 30 cm – 100 m above sea level Payload Capacity: 30 kg (66 lbs) Maximum Take-Off Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs) Endurance: 3 hours Range: 200 km (124 miles) Propulsion: Electric engine + Li-Po battery Flight Modes: Day/Night Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
Time of India
23 minutes ago
- Time of India
PM Narendra Modi flags off Bengaluru Metro's Yellow Line; here's what it will offer commuters
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated Namma Metro's long-awaited Yellow Line, marking the completion of an Rs 7,610-crore project that had been in the works for eight years. PM Modi travelled by Metro from Ragigudda station to Infosys Foundation–Konappana Agrahara station, interacting with dignitaries and officials onboard. The Ragigudda station was chosen for the inaugural ride instead of RV Road Interchange to avoid disruption to Green Line passengers and address security concerns. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru The Yellow Line will officially open to the public from 5am on Monday, with three trainsets operating at 25-minute intervals in the initial phase. Infosys Foundation–Konappana Agrahara is one of three stations built under an innovative financing model, where corporate partners contributed to station construction. The line is expected to significantly reduce travel times for Bengaluru's tech corridor and ease congestion for thousands of daily commuters. All you need to know about Bengaluru's new Yellow Line Work on the project began in 2017 with the aim of improving Metro access in south Bengaluru and providing seamless connectivity to the Green Line. The Yellow Line spans 19.1 km and features 16 stations. The new line also creates a second major interchange at RV Road, eight years after the Nadaprabhu Kempegowda station began linking the Purple and Green lines. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This new air conditioner cools down a room in just seconds News of the Discovery Undo Key Facts Length: 19.1 km (elevated corridor) Stations: 16 Cost: Rs 7,610 crore (~Rs 400 crore/km) Purpose: Connect south Bengaluru with Electronics City IT hub Operations Start: Monday, 5 AM Initial Frequency: Every 25 minutes (3 trainsets) Future Frequency 5 minutes (peak) and 8 minutes (non-peak) after 15 trainsets inducted 2 minutes by March 2026 with 41 trainsets Mode: Semi-automated with supervision initially Stations (North to South) Madavara — RV Road (Green Line interchange) — Ragigudda — Jayadeva Hospital (Pink Line interchange) — BTM Layout — Central Silk Board (Blue Line interchange) — Bommanahalli — Kudlu Gate — Hongasandra — Singasandra — Beratena Agrahara — Electronics City — Infosys — Huskur Road — Hebbagodi — Bommasandra The Yellow Line's RV Road interchange station boasts a built-up area of 15,558 sq m, including concourse and platforms. It is expected to significantly boost ridership beyond the current 17,000 daily passengers on the Green Line's Silk Institute–Madavara section. Looking Ahead The Yellow Line forms part of Bengaluru Metro 's Phase-II expansion, sanctioned in 2014 at an estimated cost of Rs 35,695 crore, which will extend the network to 75 km. This includes: Green Line extension: Madavara–Nagadasanahalli (3.1 km) Purple Line extension: Whitefield–Challaghatta (35.6 km) Pink Line: Kalena Agrahara–Nagawara (21.2 km) Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
NDTV
23 minutes ago
- NDTV
How Namma Metro's Yellow Line Will Benefit People Of Bengaluru
Bengaluru: Bengaluru had a major transport upgrade today as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the long-awaited Yellow Line of Namma Metro, which links RV Road in South Bengaluru to Bommasandra in the east. The 19.15-km corridor, built at Rs 7,160 crore, features 16 elevated stations and is expected to serve up to eight lakh commuters every day. The new line will boost connectivity to major hubs such as Silk Board Junction, BTM Layout, Electronic City, and Bommasandra Industrial Area, areas that house major employers like Infosys, Biocon, and TCS. By directly linking residential neighbourhoods with tech parks and manufacturing zones, the corridor is expected to significantly decongest notorious traffic choke points, especially the Silk Board junction, and save commuters considerable travel time. Authorities call the Yellow Line a "game-changer" for Bengaluru's southern transport network. Metro Timings And Operations Commercial services will begin on Monday, August 11. Initially, three driverless trains will operate every 25 minutes between 5:00 am and 11:00 pm, with frequency expected to improve to 20 minutes as more trains are added later this month. Metro Fare Structure One-way fares will range from Rs 10 to Rs 90, consistent with the existing Namma Metro pricing. For example, travel from RV Road to Jayadeva will cost Rs 10, while the longest stretch, Whitefield (Purple Line) to Bommasandra (Yellow Line), will be Rs 90. List of Yellow Line Stations RV Road - interchange with Green Line Ragigudda Jayadeva Hospital - future interchange with Pink Line, possibly the tallest station BTM Layout Central Silk Board HSR Layout Oxford College Hongasandra Kudlu Gate Singasandra Hosa Road Electronic City-I Konappana Agrahara Huskur Road Hebbagodi Bommasandra Travel Time Saved The Yellow Line will cut peak-hour travel to Electronic City by about half, from 1.5-2 hours by road to roughly 45 minutes. Phase 3 Expansion The inauguration also saw PM Modi flag off the Bengaluru-Belagavi Vande Bharat Express and lay the foundation stone for Phase 3 of Namma Metro, a 44.65-km expansion worth Rs 15,610 crore, projected to benefit 25 lakh residents in southern Bengaluru. The public function was held at the International Institute of Information Technology, Bengaluru campus in Electronics City.
