Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati have developed a one-of-a-kind technology that rates the motor and battery of Electric Vehicles (EVs) on the basis of Indian drive-cycles.
According to officials, the electric vehicles currently available in the market do not take into account the different climatic conditions in India, and the developed drive cycles are not focused on rural and urban drive-cycles.
A drive cycle is typically represented by a series of data points that plot the vehicle’s speed against time. Driving cycles are produced to assess the performance of vehicles in a variety of ways, including fuel consumption and pollutant emissions.
“An electronic drivetrain (the set of components that power the drive wheels) developed in a humid area doesn’t work the same in dry and cold environments. Therefore, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are looking at making standard drives right now – Cycle for Indian conditions,” said Praveen Kumar, Professor, Department of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, IIT Guwahati.
“Currently, no OEMs use this technology and they are requesting drive-cycle data of Indian vehicles. This research hopes to create better and more efficient drivetrains based on different regions. This start- It is also beneficial for UP. The aim of this research is to reduce emissions and reduce fuel consumption,” Kumar said.
Researchers from IIT Guwahati’s Electric Mobility Laboratory focused on Indian climatic conditions for both rural and urban areas. He developed the method to suggest the best drivetrain to build. The researchers claimed that the drive-cycles developed by the IIT Guwahati team are unique and not available anywhere else.
“Our goal is to create a document that can enable new entrants to the EV market and help level the playing field. The other primary benefit of this entire exercise is to create the next generation of technocrats who can pursue an excellent career. EV technology anywhere in the world,” Kumar said.
The institute’s team intends to expand the research to commercial vehicles working with OEMs to create more efficient drive trains that are adapted to the different climates of India. Researchers are working to develop this technology for four wheelers as well as the current project focuses exclusively on two wheelers.
“Development in next generation energy-efficient EV technology is one of the most important breakthroughs needed for sustainable development and reducing carbon footprint of the country. We are working earnestly in this direction. and maximize results,” he said.
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