Electric vehicle Technology

One conversation completely changed my perspective. Recently, I posted about India's $3.5B recycling opportunity. The opportunity is real. But the ground reality is much harder. An insightful discussion with Rahul Gogi from Recyclekaro changed my perspective on this. Before discussing the challenges, We must know what an EV gives back. ♻️ Battery → Lithium, Nickel, Cobalt, Graphite. Motor → Neodymium, Praseodymium, Dysprosium, Terbium, copper and Aluminium. Power Electr

India must build motors, not just buy. Agree? Manufacturing matters more than design A good motor design can still fail. Poor manufacturing reduces efficiency. Process capability decides consistency. Design and manufacturing must evolve together. India's EV market continues to grow rapidly. Localization now matters more than ever. Each machine controls a critical process. Engineers often don't realize the tolerances involved. Rotor concentricity. Air-gap control. Magnet posit

The first EV battle was range. The second was charging speed. The next battle may be manufacturing efficiency. Who can build better motors? With fewer rare materials? At lower cost? At higher efficiency? And at scale? Winning all four won't be easy. But the companies that do may Would dominate the next decade. If you had to pick just one challenge, which would it be? #ElectricVehicles #ElectricMotors #Manufacturing #EVInnovation

Yesterday, visited the Auto Components Show 2026. The variety of exhibitors surprised me. Almost every vehicle system appeared. Harnesses, lamps, fasteners, body parts. Audio systems and lubricants too. Manufacturing machines caught my attention. Every small component had a specialist. That's how strong industries are built. AUTOROBOT EXPO Chennai 2026 was interesting too. Automation was the main focus. 🤖 Factories are becoming much smarter. Material handling looked very adv

Imagine this. Rare-earth magnets Become unavailable tomorrow. How would the EV industry react? Would OEMs redesign their platforms? Would governments accelerate local magnet manufacturing? Would recycling become a strategic industry? Would every motor engineer revisit old technologies? I believe the future of electric motors Isn't about stronger magnets. It's about designing motors That don't rely on them. What would you prioritize? Efficiency? Cost? Availability? Manufactura

I recently posted about Ferrari and Porsche EV strategies. Both protected their brand differently. I just came across Siddhartha Lal's strategy for Royal Enfield. Having led motor development for Flying Flea, I was naturally curious about the strategy behind it Ferrari electrifies performance. Porsche preserves driving character. Royal Enfield balances both worlds. Customers don't buy only horsepower. They buy emotion, sound, riding feel, and community. Those are engineering

During my recent visit to Bangalore. I stumbled upon a SUN Mobility swap station. Most of us think battery swapping saves time. Battery swapping changes much more. It changed my perspective. For instance... Think about a taxi. You don't buy the car. You pay only for the ride. Battery swapping Follows a similar idea. You use the battery. Someone else owns and manages it. It changes vehicle ownership. It improves fleet utilization. It simplifies maintenance. It extends battery

This news caught my attention. India's EV startup funding is Becoming more selective. Investors are backing proven Companies over early-stage ventures. Capital is shifting towards electrification, Fleet Charging, software-defined vehicles, and energy technologies. Component startups may face longer fundraising Cycles despite strong engineering potential. After 22+ years in motor development, And now building an EV motor startup, I hear three comments repeatedly. First, show s

My discussion with Unnikrishnan T Menon Gave a fresh perspective on EV drivetrains. They are developing IVRD (Intelligent Variable Ratio Drive) A dual-motor drivetrain for three-wheelers. Both motors are mounted at the rear. With intelligent power delivery. This is exactly why I said in my earlier post That systems engineering is one of the most Critical aspects of product development. Why use two traction motors? One motor delivers 5 kW. Another motor delivers 1.5 kW. What

Components include motors, Controllers, batteries, and BMS. Also chargers, ECUs, and Supporting accessories. Skills development matters as much. In my previous post, I shared my Experience working there for 5 years. China didn't build an EV industry. It built an EV ecosystem. Including Skilled people. India needs the same approach. Strong supply chains build strong industries. Suppliers create speed, quality, and resilience. A strong ecosystem needs both people and products.

They only reflect Tesla's current strategy. Untapped manufacturing opportunity. Yes, Tesla sold just 486 cars in India. Yet it already sources ~$2 billion in Components from Indian suppliers. That tells a completely different story. Partnerships with Tata Group, Micron, and CG Semi are strengthening its supply chain. India is becoming a key alternative to China in global manufacturing. I believe India is more than ready for EV manufacturing because we have: ✅ A strong automot

24% cars. 19% two-wheelers. 26% three-wheelers. 📈 I couldn't stop thinking about these numbers. India's manufacturing story was changing. Many celebrate higher sales. I see engineering opportunities. I imagine busier factories. For EV companies, this matters in specific ways Behind every 1% growth lies thousands of parts. More motors. More controllers. More batteries. More testing hours. More engineers solving problems. Demand drives technology investments. Factories must sc

₹3,250 crore, 235,000 engines, 600 jobs. I see India's manufacturing future in these numbers. Do you agree? Ford once closed this chapter. Many thought it had ended. Now, the story continues. Ford's India manufacturing- Journey moves forward. Ford plans 235,000 engines yearly. Production starts from 2029. Over 600 direct jobs follow. Whenever a factory restarts, I think beyond production. I think about the engineers who will build it. Engines aren't the biggest outcome. Manuf

The smoke didn't disappear. It simply moved. Some will say, "EVs are not clean." Others will disagree. I think both sides Miss the bigger picture. An EV is only as clean As the electricity charging it. The real mission is Not just better vehicles. It is cleaner energy. We need both. Instead of arguing, we should focus on accelerating Renewable energy, improving battery Technology, and building a smarter grid.. What's your take? 🔔 Follow me for insights on EV technol

One unstoppable mindset. 🏃 I completed my 5th 10Km Marathon of the year In 1 hour 21 minutes. The mission isn't over. 5 down. 5 more to go this 2026. 🎯 It all started with one step. Today, it's a 411-day streak Of 10K steps every day, Averaging 15K+ steps daily over the last year. Walking became running. Discipline became a lifestyle. I fell in love with this quote "Run when you can, Walk if you have to, Crawl if you must, Just never give up." Who inspires you t

I admire Nitin Gadkari's bold vision. He backs electric aircraft, electric vehicles and drones. That deserves appreciation. 👏 But I believe flying buses Are far from practical today. Innovation needs ambition. It also needs engineering reality. ⚙️ Engineers, what is the biggest technical barrier you see? 🔔 Follow me for insights on EV technology, electric motors & Tech. 🔥 Get EV updates directly on WhatsApp – Join 650+ engineers: [Please find the link in the comments secti

Yesterday, I had a wonderful interaction with students at Sathyabama Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai My session was "Classroom to Electric Vehicles." We explored EV basics. We discussed real case studies. We spoke about industry expectations. We also explored EV career opportunities. An EV brings together mechanical, electrical, electronics, and software engineering. ⚡ The students asked thoughtful questions. Their curiosity was inspiring. 😊 My advice! Choose t

I never expected potholes Becoming marketing assets. Or technology test tracks. Tata turned potholes into Harrier EV billboards. Ather turned them into safety alerts. 🚗 Same problem. Different engineering thinking. 💡 Innovation sometimes starts with everyday frustration. Good marketing starts with solving real problems. Will AI map potholes before governments fix them?🤔 🔔 Follow me for insights on EV technology, electric motors & Tech. 🔥 Get EV updates directly on WhatsA

India just cleared ADAS roadblock. India opened the 76–81 GHz radar band. It also allocated 5.9 GHz for V2X. Radar licensing just became easier. 🚗 That speeds ADAS deployment. Global hardware becomes easier adopting. Engineering costs may reduce. Validation stays India's biggest challenge. Here's why I still believe India isn't ready. 👇 Poor Road Markings 🛣️ Faded lanes confuse camera systems. Construction zones change lane paths. Lane centering becomes less reliable. Unpr

Most first-generation EVs still operate today. The recycling wave arrives after 2028. 🔋 India currently recycles only about 1% of its lithium-ion batteries. Many end-of-life batteries are still handled through informal channels or remain outside the formal recycling ecosystem. If not managed properly, toxic metals can Contaminate soil and groundwater. That gives India valuable preparation time. Used batteries contain critical minerals. Lithium, cobalt, nickel, and manganese