Future car batteries to derive technology from space vehicles

  • Jan 5, 2016
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ARAI to collaborate with Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre to develop car batteries which will borrow technology used in space vehicles

Dr K. Sivan and Rashmi Urdhwareshe

New cars in current era sees profound implementation of hybrid technology, promoting for a greener environment, can be observed across all major car manufacturers globally. To support the cause and derive new technology for more efficient battery source, Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) have joined hand with Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) to develop a battery for passenger cars by adopting the research and development done in batteries used in Space vehicles.
The prototype batteries will be tested in electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles by ARAI. The final certified batteries will be commissioned for manufacturers for use in mass production to keep the cost low, was mentioned by Rashmi Urdhwareshe, ARAI Director on Sunday.

It has been learned that VSSC has given a go ahead after completion of the required tests for compatibility of batteries primarily made for space application. The electric vehicles retrofitted with the prototype batteries will soon undergo tests at the ARAI facility and possibly have the prototype ready in about a year’s time.

K Sivan, Director of VSSC, was also present for the announcement, as Rashmi Urdhwareshe on the golden jubilee celebrations of ARAI addressed the media highlighting the research work done by the organisation on various sectors like safety, fuel economy, bio-fuel and dual-fuel technology and on road vehicular pollution measurement.

Golden jubilee celebrations of ARAI

“A number of technologies and materials which we use in space research are suitable for use in human societies provided the mass manufacture of products using these technologies bring costs to an affordable level,” Dr K. Sivan commented.

With the main intention to bring down the cost of the battery, Dr. K. Sivan, had mentioned the batteries used in space vehicle will be tested for operation in vehicles. Once compatible, the batteries will be manufactured in high volumes, thus helping to bring the overall cost down of the final product. The cost of these batteries is assumed to be nearly less than tenth of the ones currently imported was informed by Dr. Sivan.

To display the development of the automobile industry witnessed over the course of time, Reshmi Urdhwareshe has disclosed the plans of having museum showcasing the prestigious journey.

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