M.Des.
Profile

OLA Q

  • Electric
  • Farming
  • SDG
  • Modular
  • Mobility
Aakash Mangla
Mr. Namit Sharma
This project explores the design of a compact, modular electric mobility solution tailored to the evolving needs of new-age Indian farmers. As agriculture becomes more technology-driven, farmers face challenges such as fragmented landholdings, unpredictable conditions, limited liquidity, and rising costs, often relying on unsuitable personal vehicles or shared tools. Field research and persona mapping revealed a gap for an affordable, multi-purpose vehicle adaptable to tasks ranging from fieldwork and deliveries to indoor farming and rough terrain use. Two design directions were explored: a modular platform concept and a battery-as-structure concept. Evaluated on modularity, affordability, power-to-weight ratio, operability, and footprint, the battery-as-structure concept emerged superior due to its lightweight, symmetrical, and repair-friendly design. Capable of both manual and autonomous operation, it supports diverse farming contexts including hydroponics and small-scale livestock. For OLA, the concept offers an opportunity to extend electric mobility into underserved rural markets while promoting sustainable and productive agricultural ecosystems.
Aakash Mangla
Aakash Mangla
Aakash Mangla
Aakash Mangla
Profile
Aakash Mangla
M.Des.
Mr. Namit Sharma
OLA Q
This project explores the design of a compact, modular electric mobility solution tailored to the evolving needs of new-age Indian farmers. As agriculture becomes more technology-driven, farmers face challenges such as fragmented landholdings, unpredictable conditions, limited liquidity, and rising costs, often relying on unsuitable personal vehicles or shared tools. Field research and persona mapping revealed a gap for an affordable, multi-purpose vehicle adaptable to tasks ranging from fieldwork and deliveries to indoor farming and rough terrain use. Two design directions were explored: a modular platform concept and a battery-as-structure concept. Evaluated on modularity, affordability, power-to-weight ratio, operability, and footprint, the battery-as-structure concept emerged superior due to its lightweight, symmetrical, and repair-friendly design. Capable of both manual and autonomous operation, it supports diverse farming contexts including hydroponics and small-scale livestock. For OLA, the concept offers an opportunity to extend electric mobility into underserved rural markets while promoting sustainable and productive agricultural ecosystems.
Aakash Mangla
Aakash Mangla
Aakash Mangla
Aakash Mangla