NIT Rourkela patents hybrid energy storage system to extend EV battery life

NIT Rourkela has patented a hybrid energy storage system that pairs batteries with supercapacitors to protect EV packs from current spikes during acceleration, braking and speed changes. Optimised for 24–60V light electric vehicles, it aims to extend battery life, cut hardware…

The researchers are open to collaboration with EV original equipment manufacturers, powertrain system integrators, fleet operators and EV retrofit start-ups