Numeros Motors, an emerging electric vehicle manufacturer, has announced a strategic partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar to launch a two-year research project. The collaboration aims to explore and develop motor technologies that do not rely on rare earth materials, focusing on creating cost-effective and sustainable solutions for India’s electric vehicle market.
The partnership between Numeros Motors and IIT Bhubaneswar is set to play a crucial role in advancing India’s clean mobility objectives. By reducing reliance on rare earth materials, which are commonly used in traditional electric vehicle motors, the collaboration seeks to foster local innovation in EV manufacturing. Leveraging IIT Bhubaneswar’s expertise in electrical engineering and Numeros Motors’ experience in electric drivetrains, the project aims to develop motor technologies that are not only efficient but also affordable.
Shreyas Shibulal, Founder & CEO of Numeros Motors, spoke about the collaboration, "Innovation is at the core of everything we do at Numeros Motors. Our partnership with IIT Bhubaneswar marks a significant step in our mission to transform India’s electric mobility landscape. We believe that rare earth-free motor technologies will play a crucial role in building sustainable, affordable, and truly indigenous EVs. Scaling these technologies will help reduce import dependency, lower production costs, and contribute meaningfully to a greener, more self-reliant EV ecosystem in India."
Speaking on this occasion, Prof. Shreepad Karmalkar, Director of IIT Bhubaneswar, said: "Industry-academia collaboration and entrepreneurship are among the primary focus areas of IIT Bhubaneswar. We are happy to collaborate with Numeros Motors in the field of Electric Vehicles with a vision to ensure sustainability." He also highlighted the initiatives in the area of Electric Vehicles undertaken in the Research and Entrepreneurship Park of IIT Bhubaneswar.
The signing ceremony saw the presence of key representatives from Numeros Motors and IIT Bhubaneswar, highlighting their mutual dedication to advancing electric mobility solutions. Both parties are committed to developing technologies that are not only efficient but also environmentally sustainable, ensuring a greener future for the electric vehicle industry.
