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No Engine? No Problem: How Shaivee Malik is Reinventing Transport Refrigeration

Yotuh Energy, founded by IIT Delhi alumna Shaivee Malik and partners, creates electric refrigeration systems that operate without vehicle engines, enhancing cold-chain logistics in India.

Jyotismita Choudhury - - 2 min read
No Engine? No Problem: How Shaivee Malik is Reinventing Transport Refrigeration
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Cold-chain logistics in India faces a persistent challenge: when a refrigerated delivery truck turns off its engine, the cooling system shuts down with it. This leads to spoiled goods or wasted diesel fuel burned simply to keep the refrigeration running during stops.

To solve this, IIT Delhi alumna Shaivee Malik, along with co-founders Vivek Mahindrakar and Dharmik Bapodara, launched the climate-tech startup Yotuh Energy.


Key Innovations & Benefits

  1. Engine-Independent Cooling: Yotuh Energy develops electric refrigeration systems that run independently of the vehicle's engine, keeping temperature-sensitive cargo safe even when parked or switched off.
  2. Massive Cost Savings: The company's technology slashes refrigeration operating costs by up to 75%.
  3. Eco-Friendly Impact: Eliminates the need to burn extra diesel solely for cooling, reducing carbon emissions and fuel waste across delivery fleets.

By addressing a critical gap in cold-chain infrastructure, Yotuh Energy offers a cleaner, cost-effective approach to fresh food and cargo transportation.


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