New Delhi: Aligning with the government’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat mission, the Technology Development Board (TDB) under the Department of Science and Technology (DST) has extended financial and technical support for the development and commercialisation of a high-voltage 240-volt electric motorcycle platform — a first-of-its-kind in the Indian two-wheeler segment.
The ambitious project is being spearheaded by Raptee Energy Pvt. Ltd., Chennai. The platform leverages 240V DC architecture, commonly found in electric cars, and adapts it for two-wheelers a move expected to significantly enhance charging speed, energy efficiency, and compatibility with India’s growing public EV charging network, as per a government statement here.
TDB Secretary Rajesh Kumar Pathak, while announcing the support, re