Numeros Motors has entered into a research partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar to develop electric vehicle motor technologies that do not rely on rare earth elements. The two-year programme will explore alternative motor designs that can support India’s electric mobility goals while reducing dependence on imported raw materials.
The collaboration aligns with national objectives to strengthen domestic manufacturing and promote clean transport solutions. Rare earth elements are commonly used in EV motors but are mostly imported, making supply and pricing vulnerable to global market shifts.
Research to explore non-magnet motor designs
The research will be led by IIT Bhubaneswar’s Electrical Engineering Department, with technical collaboration from Numeros Motors’ engineering division. The project will focus on designing and testing non-magnet motor topologies that can serve as alternatives to existing rare earth-dependent technologies.
Shreyas Shibulal, Founder and CEO, Numeros Motors, said, “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.”
Shreepad Karmalkar, Director, 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.”
The collaboration was formalised during a signing ceremony attended by representatives from both organisations.
