Longhaul EV Truck for India in 2040


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Creator/Artist: Rahul R

Category: Mobility Design

Document: P3 Project

Batch: 2021-2023

Source: India,   IDC IIT Bombay

Period:  2019-onwards

Medium: Report pdf

Supervisor: Prof. Nishant Sharma & Prof. Vivek Kant


Detailed Description

Truck drivers in India play a crucial role in the country’s transportation industry, ensuring the smooth movement of goods across vast distances. They are the lifeline of the Indian economy, facilitating the distribution of essential commodities, raw materials, and finished products to various corners of the nation. These dedicated individuals endure long hours on the road, braving challenging conditions and unpredictable terrains to deliver goods on time. They often embark on journeys that span thousands of kilometers, connecting rural areas to urban centers and facilitating interstate trade. The automobile business has undergone incredible changes throughout the years, and as we look to the future, it is critical to anticipate the wants and requirements of particular geographic areas. In this article, we examine truck design with a particular emphasis on India in 2040. India’s fast expanding economy, expanding population, and changing infrastructure present the transportation industry with both distinct difficulties and opportunities. The purpose of this report is to examine the important factors and design elements that will influence Indian trucks in the future. Our goal is to offer truck manufacturers, legislators, and other stakeholders in the transportation sector insights and recommendations by analyzing the anticipated socioeconomic, environmental, and technological developments.