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24% cars. 19% two-wheelers. 26% three-wheelers. ๐I couldn't stop thinking about these numbers.India's manufacturing story was changing.
24% cars. 19% two-wheelers. 26% three-wheelers. ๐ 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
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Jul 231 min read
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โน3,250 crore, 235,000 engines, 600 jobs.I see India's manufacturing future in these numbers.Do you agree?
โน3,250 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
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Jul 221 min read
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This Infographic made me pause โธ๏ธ
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? ๐ Follow me for insights on EV technol
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Jul 191 min read
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Today marks my 5 marathons and consistent 411 days 10k streak
One unstoppable mindset. ๐ 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. ๐ฏ 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
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Jul 191 min read
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I don't think India needs flying buses yet. I think we need better transport first.
I admire Nitin Gadkari's bold vision. He backs electric aircraft, electric vehicles and drones. That deserves appreciation. ๐ But I believe flying buses Are far from practical today. Innovation needs ambition. It also needs engineering reality. โ๏ธ Engineers, what is the biggest technical barrier you see? ๐ Follow me for insights on EV technology, electric motors & Tech. ๐ฅ Get EV updates directly on WhatsApp โ Join 650+ engineers: [Please find the link in the comments secti
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Jul 181 min read
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Every time I visit a campus, I return with more hope
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. โก The students asked thoughtful questions. Their curiosity was inspiring. ๐ My advice! Choose t
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Jul 171 min read
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India's potholes found a new purpose.They are now selling EVs.
I never expected potholes Becoming marketing assets. Or technology test tracks. Tata turned potholes into Harrier EV billboards. Ather turned them into safety alerts. ๐ Same problem. Different engineering thinking. ๐ก Innovation sometimes starts with everyday frustration. Good marketing starts with solving real problems. Will AI map potholes before governments fix them?๐ค ๐ Follow me for insights on EV technology, electric motors & Tech. ๐ฅ Get EV updates directly on WhatsA
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Jul 161 min read
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I don't believe India is ready.Despite that, I love using ADAS.Every highway drive proves its value.
India just cleared ADAS roadblock. India opened the 76โ81 GHz radar band. It also allocated 5.9 GHz for V2X. Radar licensing just became easier. ๐ 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. ๐ Poor Road Markings ๐ฃ๏ธ Faded lanes confuse camera systems. Construction zones change lane paths. Lane centering becomes less reliable. Unpr
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Jul 161 min read
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India recycles only about 1% of its lithium-ion batteries.I think retired EV batteries are India's next goldmine.Will EPR help us unlock their true value?
Most first-generation EVs still operate today. The recycling wave arrives after 2028. ๐ 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
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Jul 142 min read
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Let's run a thought experiment. What If Magnets Disappear Tomorrow? Would the EV industry be ready?
Imagine this. Rare-earth magnets Become unavailable tomorrow. How would the EV industry react? Would induction motors return? Would SynRM dominate? Would ferrite-assisted designs become mainstream? Would new magnetic materials emerge? Innovation isn't only about chasing higher performance. It's also about reducing dependency. If you were designing the next generation of EV motors today, The most resilient technologies are usually the Ones prepared for supply disruptions befor
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Jul 131 min read
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I never expected to start my Sunday like this.Drivecore's website had been hacked.
A tough moment for an early-stage startup. Our focus stayed on product development. Website security took a back seat. Our website pages where our products Must be showcased became spam-filled. That is painful for any founder to see. Big learning for me. Building products is essential. Protecting digital assets is equally essential. Still, I see one positive. Even hackers noticed Drivecore early. ๐ช Started malware cleanup. We will rebuild stronger. ๐ Till then, keep connect
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Jul 121 min read
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I always enjoy learning from people building new technologies. Yesterday was one such opportunity
I always enjoy learning from people building new technologies. Yesterday was one such opportunity. At MoGen Expo 2026, I stepped into the Torus Motion stall to explore their axial flux motor solutions. Had an insightful conversation with Vignesh Manimaran. What impressed me most was their ability to deliver higher power density while keeping costs comparable to today's mainstream motor technologies. I personally felt that Axial flux technology deserve more attention. ๐โก. ๏ฟฝ
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Jul 111 min read
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โน3,800 crore investment in EVsย Encouraging for India.But I have one concern.
EV funding is investors taught me something interesting. I hear three comments repeatedly. First, show stronger technology IP. Second, the market looks crowded. Third, return after customer orders. From my experience, investors prefer proven traction. We often evaluate deep-tech manufacturing using the Same lens as IT startups. Motor and battery companies need patient capital because product validation takes years, not months. Manufacturing know-how, process capability,
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Jul 91 min read
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I wasn't surprised by Bosch's new hub motor.ย I was surprised by what Bosch integrated.
Bosch just entered the hub motor market. That caught my attention immediately. In my recent post, I said system engineering wins. Bosch seems to prove that with their strategy. The new hub motor delivers 45 Nm. Bosch also targets 80 km range. Motor weight is just 2.3 kg. Multiple sensors optimize motor output. โ๏ธ Electronic shifting integrates with motor control. That enables real-time drivetrain coordination. This is complete system engineering. Not just better motor enginee
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Jul 81 min read
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Everyone talks about EV demand.I think manufacturing deserves equal attention. Not just motor design.
Gigafactories are increasing. EV production is scaling rapidly. India's EV market keeps growing rapidly. Localization now matters more than ever. Indigenous motors decide real independence. In my latest video, I explain why. I walk through key motor manufacturing machines. 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. Each
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Jul 71 min read
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Battery swapping may not replace charging. But I believe it could transform electric trucking.
Last week, I shared truck pollution numbers. โข Trucks are <5% of vehicles. โข They use 40% of road fuel. โข They create 44% transport emissions. โข They cause ~50% particulate and NOx emissions. They still stay on my mind. Today, let's discuss one possible solution. Battery swapping could solve this. Sharing this battery swapping Video that caught my attention. Many discuss battery capacity. I think uptime matters more. ๐ Battery swapping reduces idle time. Fleet utilization ca
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Jul 61 min read
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Convince me I'm wrong.The best battery won't make the best EV.The era of winning with the best motor is ending.
If an EV stops working, many blame the battery. If efficiency drops, many blame the motor. But one component quietly decides How effectively the motor performs: The inverter. It controls torque delivery, efficiency, Responsiveness, and regenerative braking. Even the best motor cannot perform- Well with a poorly optimized inverter. Motor, inverter, software, cooling, and Battery are now inseparable. System optimization is becoming The real competitive advantage. Tomorrow's EV
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Jul 41 min read
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Life came full circle after 25 years. I returned to my engineering college as a Faculty Development Program speaker.
I shared the evolution of EV motors. From PMSM and BLDC to axial flux. Those fundamentals came from my professors. My career was built on their lessons. Standing before them and giving back felt truly special.๐ The people who taught me the basics of Electrical- Engineering unknowingly shaped my entire career. Meeting them again was unforgettable. For a moment, I was a student again. Meeting the students gave me fresh energy. I saw the same excitement we once had. The transfo
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Jul 11 min read
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My first Podcast on Drivecore story and Rare earth free motors evolution
My first technical podcast. Thank you, Bandhan Goyal, for hosting me for such a thoughtful conversation on your podcast. I truly enjoyed discussing my journey, DriveCore Emobility Systems Private Limited mission, and India's opportunity to lead in rare-earth-free EV motor technology. I hope this conversation inspires more engineers, entrepreneurs, and innovators to build globally competitive EV technologies from India. ๐ฎ๐ณ โ Why rare earth magnets are a geopolitical risk, an
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Jul 11 min read
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๐ค One phone every second. No workers. No lights. Just AI and robots.
Xiaomi's "dark factory" is already here. Is this the future every manufacturer is chasing? XiaoMi has entered the era of dark factories, where production is fully automated with no workers and no lights. These factories use robots, AI, and machine learning to run operations 24/7 without human intervention. But what exactly are dark factories? Dark factories, also called "lights-out manufacturing," are facilities where machines handle all operations without the need for human
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Jun 292 min read
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