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TDB backs a 240-volt electric motorcycle platform

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Battle IAS current affairs title card: TDB backs a 240-volt electric motorcycle platform (GS3 · EVs, 17 September 2025)

What happened

  • The Technology Development Board (DST) supported Raptee Energy, Chennai, to develop a 240-volt electric motorcycle platform, a first in Indian two-wheelers [PIB].
  • High voltage allows faster charging and compatibility with public chargers; an ARAI-certified battery pack was developed [PIB].

Background

  • The firm’s R&D unit is DSIR-recognised [PIB].

Why it matters

  • Shows how high-voltage car tech is moving to two-wheelers, India’s largest vehicle segment.

How to use this in Mains

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  1. As per PIB (2025-09-17): the Technology Development Board (DST) supported Raptee Energy, Chennai, to develop a 240-volt electric motorcycle platform, a first in Indian two-wheelers.
  2. Shows how high-voltage car tech is moving to two-wheelers, India's largest vehicle segment.
Quotable data point

The Technology Development Board (DST) supported Raptee Energy, Chennai, to develop a 240-volt electric motorcycle platform, a first in Indian two-wheelers.

PIB: TDB supports 240-volt e-motorcycle, 17 Sep 2025

Exam angle

UPSC

Prelims: TDB.

Practice MCQs

Original practice questions (not PYQs).

Practice · UPSC

TDB is under

Answer (b) & explanation

PIB.

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Official source: PIB: TDB supports 240-volt e-motorcycle, 17 Sep 2025

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