Electric vehicle Technology

Mass adoption needs optimized products, not oversized specification We know. Tesla cars still feel financially distant for many buyers. India, for instance, remains highly price-sensitive. Tesla’s next EV looks strategically different. Not bigger. Not faster. More optimized. The upcoming 4.3m SUV could change EV packaging strategies completely. A smaller battery means lower material dependency. A single motor reduces system complexity. ⚙️ Lower vehicle weight improves ov

I caught up with Ajith Kumar AL recently Intrigued by his Ather smart scooter. Here’s what he shared and what I felt. After 15000km, His first feedback felt very genuine. “Still happy after two years.” I tried Eco, Ride and Warp. ⚡ Warp mode instantly changed my mood. Throttle response felt sharp yet controlled. Reverse mode felt surprisingly refined. The touchscreen felt very refined. UI transitions felt smooth and responsive. Every switch felt thoughtfully placed. OTA updat

Will Tata Safari EV could redefine family EV performance? Safari EV feels like a bigger challenge. Launching during India’s 2026 festive season. Expected range touches nearly 627 km. Three rows. More weight. Same battery pack. Larger EVs bring bigger engineering challenges. Aerodynamic drag and rolling resistance increase. Cooling, braking, and suspension need retuning. ⚡ Efficiency drops faster during city driving. 🚗 Thermal limits become more critical. Efficiency mapping

One conversation two years back changed everything. ⚡ We shared similar goals. We discussed India’s EV future. We saw one major problem. Rare earth dependency was rising. Supply chains looked uncertain. That sparked the Drivecore journey. We started building alternative motor solutions. The PM assist Synchronous reluctantace motor. Simple idea. Difficult execution. Suddipto took the earlier leap. He built the business foundation and team. I focused on motor technology. Many d

BGR answers it beautifully in this podcast. From growth to principles. 🏍️ From product thinking to brand building. The biggest learning for me? Royal Enfield never sold just motorcycles. They sold emotion and character. Honestly, Govindarajan B's podcast felt better Than many management schools. Lots of learning. My key takeaways shared below. Don't miss out. • How did RE build customer emotion? • How did production grow massively from 2000. no. Motorcycles per year in 1950

Do PM Modi’s 7 PRINCIPLES really makes SENSE or are they proof of FAILURE ? In my perspective, these are not new ideas. Most people already understand and follow these habits. PM Modi has simply reiterated them again. These actions can help India reduce fuel consumption, lower foreign exchange burden, improve health through lifestyle changes, and strengthen Make in India adoption. War or no war, Even small habits like carpooling, Remote work, or using metro systems can

I never saw modular design this aggressively. 16% higher specific power. 20% smaller packaging. One platform. Multiple outputs. Better thermal performance. Hyundai Mobis is turning EV scalability- Into an engineering advantage. Most EV users see battery capacity. But PE systems define driving experience. PE system means motor, inverter, and reduction gear. Basically, EV’s complete propulsion backbone. Hyundai Mobis now developed three architectures. 120kW for compact mobil

Today’s morning walk changed my perspective. EV adoption is no longer limited to metro cities, Transformation is now visible even in Tier-3 towns. I still remember moving to China for work in 2014. Almost every vehicle on the roads is electric. Charging points were visible everywhere. Even roadside EV repair shops were common. Back then, India felt far behind. Today, I saw that future in my hometown. For the first time, India’s EV future felt real to me. Every few two-wheeler

Royal Enfield in Andhra Pradesh. ❤️ My heart smiled twice today. This news brought pride and emotion together. Never imagined I would see RE In my home state one day. ₹2,200 crore investment planned in Satyavedu, Tirupati district. Around 267 acres allocated. Nearly 3,000 direct jobs expected. Phase 1 targeted by 2029. Phase 2 planned by 2032. Royal Enfield entering Andhra Pradesh feels very personal to me. Hope this creates opportunities for Thousands of young engineers. Thi

For a long time, I wanted to- build something of my own. But I stayed in my comfort zone. This time, I chose a bold action. I recently quit my job and started DriveCore Emobility Systems Private Limited with my friend Suddipto Mandal. This feels exciting and scary together. The timing felt right. And having the- Right partner made it easier. At Drivecore, we are working to solve key EV challenges. Reducing rare earth dependency is one focus. Improving after-sales experience i

Exited to see this great signal for innovation and investments. Policy optimism is real, but key EV adoption bottlenecks still remain: 💰 Affordability – High upfront costs vs ICE Charging infra & Battery swapping - availability, speed, reliability, standardized connectors. Consumer awareness – Range anxiety, resale concerns Skill gap – Trained workforce for EV design, service, safety Supply chain – Battery materials, semiconductors, localization, rare earth magnets Grid rea

We know that High torque needs rare earths What if we remove them completely? Yes, this Axial SynRM looks practical 👇 In my motor development experience, Material cost always becomes a bottleneck. I was reading about the NAFTech project. Typical PMSM uses 20–30% magnet cost. Their SynRM reduces this to near zero. First, why and what is a rare earth? Like neodymium and dysprosium. They give high magnetic strength. But prices are volatile. Supply chains are concentrated glob

Ecosystem collaboration is strengthening India is scaling faster than expected The scale of the tradeshow felt massive and impressive. One of the largest events I saw recently. I explored photovoltaic and solar ecosystems deeply. Wind energy presence felt slightly lower. Battery tech and storage solutions stood strong. FRP suppliers showed critical industry contributions. Cleaning technologies and instrumentation impressed me. Inverters, testing firms, and EV charging showc

"E-Motocompacto" amazed me instantly. Metro to home commute solved. Yes, solves real last-mile problems. What if my vehicle fits a briefcase? I carry it on public transport. I unfold it after I get down. I ride home easily every day. I saw Honda E-Motocompacto in person. While my visited Honda EV concept store. I felt surprised and excited instantly. I never expected it in India. Portable mobility is becoming critical today. Cities need compact transport solutions. Th

India’s R&D story is getting real. I was just going through Anand Mahindra’s recent post… and honestly, this caught my attention. From 56 patents in FY16 to 1,334 in FY26. That’s not growth. That’s acceleration. And a 65%+ conversion rate? That means ideas are actually turning into real products. Mahindra Group also has 2,700+ filings in the pipeline. Feels like something bigger is happening here in Technology developments. India is slowly shifting from adapting tech… to bu

The next big question in EVs: Lithium-ion vs Aluminium-ion? I believe the Aluminium-ion could be a game-changer — let’s explore why!👇 The EV industry is buzzing with speculation. Many believe Tesla is working on a “Super Aluminium-ion Battery.” While there is no official confirmation, the idea excites researchers and consumers alike. 👉 Why Aluminium-ion? Aluminium is the most abundant metal in Earth’s crust. It carries three electrons per ion (vs one in lithium). This means

I see a big shift coming Delhi just changed the EV game. I went deeper into the policy. Let’s break it down. No tax for EVs below ₹30L. Above ₹30L gets no exemption. Strong hybrids get 50% benefits. Only e-2Ws allowed from April 2028. Only e-3Ws allowed from Jan 2027. By 2028, ICE two-wheelers may collapse in cities. Scrappage incentives offer ₹10,000 for e-2Ws. ₹25,000 for e-rickshaws, ₹50,000 for goods EVs. This policy certainly pushes faster adoption. Public buses go fully

I walked into this Honda EV concept store curious, walked out convinced This is how EV adoption should start. This did not feel like showroom. It felt like EV education space. Everything was simple. Everything built confidence. I saw Honda Activa e:. Swappable battery reduces range anxiety. I saw Honda QC1. Fixed battery suits daily city users. Battery swapping demo looked practical. Subscription plan makes EV more accessible. Motor and charger display built trust. Kids

More speed. Less material. Better efficiency. 30,000 rpm motors are not future talk. They are already entering mass production. I came across this PUMBAA update recently. It got me thinking deeply. Most EV motors peak near 6,000 rpm. Beyond that, torque starts dropping. That limits high-speed acceleration. Now imagine pushing 30,000 rpm. System design changes completely. Higher speed means smaller motor size. Less copper and magnet needed. Even core material reduces significa

Today marks my last day at Royal Enfield. Over the past two years, I’ve had the opportunity to be part of the Flying Flea development— An experience that gave me deep insights into EV systems, not just as individual components, but as a complete integrated product. Big thank you to RE management giving me this opportunity and my EV team for all support throughout. Grateful for all the experiences, lessons, and relationships built along the way. As I move on to the next chapte