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Which institute developed India’s first indigenous motorized wheelchair vehicle which is named ‘NeoBolt’?
A)
IIT Delhi
B)
IIT Madras
C)
IIT Roorkee
D)
IIT Hyderabad

Correct Answer : Option (B) - IIT Madras


Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-Madras) has developed India’s first indigenous motorised wheelchair vehicle that can be used not only on roads but even on uneven terrains.
 
Called ‘NeoBolt’, it has a maximum speed of 25 kmph and travels up to 25 km per charge. It empowers wheelchair users with a convenient, safe and low-cost mode of outdoor mobility when compared to cars, auto rickshaws or modified scooters. NeoBolt is powered by a Lithium-Ion Battery that will give 25 Kms for every charge.

Published On : August 24, 2021
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