Engineering Students from GD Goenka University, Gurgaon Develop Innovative Energy Storage Solution for EV’s: Wins Gold Award at KPIT Sparkle 2025
Team RYM Grenergy, comprising of four engineering students, Khushi Minda, Yograj Rundhanker, Aryan Saini, and Devam Srivastava from GD Goenka University, Gurgaon, designed and developed the prototype for Ultron, an advanced energy storage solution for both electric vehicles and power backup systems. The team developed Ultron to address one of the biggest challenges in the EV industry, i.e., prolonged charging times.
The technology comes with advanced features that offers ultra-fast charging, achieving a 1.8 kWh charge in just 90 seconds, drastically reducing downtime and enhancing user convenience. With an energy density of 326 Wh/kg, Ultron provides far superior storage capacity compared to conventional batteries, ensuring longer usage times and reducing the frequency of recharges.
“Our inspiration for this project stemmed from a critical challenge in the EV industry, long charging times and the anxiety that comes with them. This has been a significant barrier to the widespread adoption of electric vehicles. With Ultron, we aim to overcome this challenge by developing a technology that charges the system in just 5 minutes, offering a dependable 12-hour energy supply”, said Yograj Rundhanker, the team leader of the project.
“Currently, electric vehicles are dependent on lithium-ion batteries, which are heavily reliant on imports. In the market, there is a growing demand for efficient and sustainable energy solutions. Designed with fully recyclable components, Ultron offers a greener alternative to the conventional batteries, which helps with the reduction of e-waste, paving the way for a sustainable future”, he added.
The team envisions to bring this technology to the market by partnering with existing EV manufacturers to revolutionize battery technology. Khushi Minda, one of the team members behind this innovation said, “With an initial investment of ₹50 Lakhs, we strongly believe that we can introduce Ultron to the Indian market. This funding will be crucial for establishing machinery, obtaining safety certifications, developing the first batch of 10 units, including an EV test bed with a 30-40 kWh unit and further product development”.
In addition to its rapid charging capabilities and high energy density, Ultron’s design makes it suitable for a wide range of applications, from electric vehicles to residential and commercial power backup systems. Moreover, its long lifecycle significantly reduces costs, making it a highly economical and eco-friendly energy storage solution.
In recognition of this ground-breaking invention, KPIT recognised the team with Gold Award and a cash prize of Rs. 700,000. KPIT Sparkle, one of India’s largest student innovation competitions, serves as a platform for aspiring students to showcase their innovations. Nearly 1.2 lakh students from more than 1,200 institutes have participated in KPIT Sparkle over the past 10 years. This year, the 11th edition of KPIT Sparkle witnessed participation from over 28,000 students representing more than 700 colleges, showcasing a wide range of technological advancements and ground-breaking innovations.