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No. 578Problem statementMobility and logistics

Development of rubberized fuel tank for storage of Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) and other fuels.

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The Indian Air Force seeks indigenous design, development and mass production of rubberised fuel tanks for remote or harsh environments where metal tanks are vulnerable to corrosion or damage. The tanks are intended as flexible, portable storage for aviation turbine fuel and other fuels, across capacities that the source says may reach five lakh litres, for forward, rapid-deployment and contingency use.

No. 165Problem statementMobility and logistics

Electric Vehicles – Innovations in indigenous Electric Vehicle and EV component technology

Develop indigenous electric vehicles and components that improve efficiency and cost against existing products. The challenge particularly discusses power devices, battery cells and batteries as routes to greater vehicle capacity and lower production costs; its adoption forecast is historical context, not a current demand finding.

No. 252Problem statementMobility and logistics

Proximity Warning System for Mobile Vehicle

Develop a vehicle proximity-warning system using an IWR6843 radar or equivalent, with a 40-metre detection range and classification of vehicles, pedestrians and obstacles. The source specifies VEGA/SHAKTI-based machine learning, up to 24 hours of SD-card storage and CAN transmission. Outdoor operation, vibration resistance, low power and latency below 100 ms are requested constraints, not verified capabilities.

No. 450Problem statementMobility and logistics

Development of 11M ‘all electric’ work boat

Develop an 11-metre all-electric workboat for transferring people and material within harbours and ports. The source seeks improved handling and stability in restricted water and a cleaner harbour environment, and proposes exploring solar panels as a supplement to electric propulsion.