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(GIST OF SCIENCE REPORTER) IIT Madras Students unveil its first Electric Racing Car

(January-2023)

IIT Madras Students launched the first electric formula racing car to come from the institute during an event on the campus on 28 November 2022.
Built completely by students Team Raftar, the formula car ‘RF23’ is the result of a one year-long process in which the team undertook the Design, Manufacturing, and Testing.
In terms of performance, the students expect to see significant improvements in speed and lap times compared to the earlier Internal Combustion Engine model due to the higher power delivered by an electric drive.