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Ashok Leyland, IIT Madras tie up to develop hybrid EVS Using Turbine Tech

Ashok Leyland has joined hands with researchers at the National Centre for Combustion Research and Development (NCCRD) for the development and commercialization of a ‘swirl mesh lean direct injection (LDI) system’ for developing hybrid electrical vehicles using turbine technology. Ashok Leyland is a flagship company of the Hinduja group and a leading commercial vehicle manufacturer. NCCRD is an arm of the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras.

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Key Points related to the Development of Hybrid EVS Using Turbine Tech

IIT Madras is developing an indigenously-designed micro gas turbine, whose core is a patented combustion technology called a ‘swirl mesh lean direct injection system’.
The main power train will be the electric motor, but the onboard power will be generated by the micro gas turbine.
These micro gas turbines will be developed jointly by NCCRD and Aerostrovilos Energy.
The micro gas turbine will replace the large battery systems.
Ashok Leyland has signed a letter of support to develop it for heavy vehicles with NCCRD, IIT Madras.
Ashok Leyland has handed over to NCCRD a nine-meter passenger electric bus.
Micro gas turbines have significant features as a technology that will extend fuel combustion beyond traditional IC engines and provide for more efficient performance and multi-fuel capability.