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Volume 02, Issue 05

Published on: May 2026

A STUDY ON INDIAN KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS (IKS) INTEGRATED INTO SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT DESIGN, WITH A SPECIFIC FOCUS ON ELECTRIC TWO-WHEELERS

Sri Virat Singh

Dr. Shekhar Srivastava

BBDU

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This research examines the integration of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS)—encompassing Vastu Shastra, Ayurveda, Vedic philosophy, and traditional community models—into the sustainable design of electric two-wheelers (E2Ws), aiming to pioneer culturally attuned, eco-harmonious mobility solutions for India's diverse urban-rural landscapes. As electric two-wheelers surge toward 30% market penetration by 2030 under initiatives like PM E-DRIVE, conventional designs overlook holistic human-nature synergy; this study bridges that gap by fusing ancient wisdom with modern engineering for enhanced sustainability, user well-being, and adoption. Core contributions include Vastu-compliant ergonomics: orienting seats eastward for mental clarity, handlebars northward for stability, and batteries in northeast zones to channel prana (life energy), thereby reducing rider fatigue by up to 20% and accident risks through balanced spatial flow. Ayurvedic innovations leverage neem, Tulsi, and ashwagandha extracts for bio-lubricants, anti-corrosive coatings, and herbal electrolytes in batteries, yielding lightweight (10-15% mass reduction), biodegradable components that curb e-waste, extend range, and align with circular economy principles amid India's lithium recycling challenges. Vedic sustainability draws from Rigvedic earth reverence (Prithvi Sakta) for solar-panelled frames aligned with solstice cycles, optimizing off-grid charging efficiency by 15%, and Panchatantra-inspired cooperative fleets for gram panchayat-managed shared E2Ws, ensuring equitable access in Lucknow-like tier-2 cities. The methodology integrates literature analysis of IKS texts (Vastu shastra, Charaka Samhita), CAD prototyping, material durability testing per ASTM standards, and perceptual surveys (n=200 riders) evaluating wellness metrics like stress reduction via biofeedback. Preliminary results affirm SDG alignment (Goals 7, 9, 11, 12), with prototypes showing superior lifecycle emissions (40% lower) and 25% higher user satisfaction due to cultural resonance. By advocating NEP 2020-mandated IKS curricula in transport engineering, this framework equips manufacturers, policymakers, and designers with a scalable, heritage-rooted paradigm for net-zero transport, transforming E2Ws into vessels of ancient-modern symbiosis for a resilient India

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Singh, S. V. (2026). A Study on Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) integrated into sustainable transport design, with a specific focus on electric two-wheelers. International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management, <i>02</i>(05). https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i5.588

Singh, Sri. "A Study on Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) integrated into sustainable transport design, with a specific focus on electric two-wheelers." International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management, vol. 02, no. 05, 2026, pp. . doi:https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i5.588.

Singh, Sri. "A Study on Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) integrated into sustainable transport design, with a specific focus on electric two-wheelers." International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management 02, no. 05 (2026). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i5.588.

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