🚲 No Fuel? No Problem! Mechanical Engineering Students of Vidya Academy TC Kilimanoor Develop Compressed Air-Powered Bike

 In a remarkable leap toward sustainable and pollution-free transportation, final-year Mechanical Engineering students of Vidya Academy of Science and Technology Technical Campus, Kilimanoor have successfully developed a prototype of a Super Air Bike — a two-wheeler that runs entirely on compressed air, without the use of any conventional fuel.The innovative vehicle, built from repurposed components of an old motorcycle, uses specially designed high-pressure air cylinders as its energy source. The compressed air is released through custom-built gear mechanisms that convert the stored energy into mechanical motion, propelling the bike forward.

“This project was driven by our desire to reduce air pollution and find alternative green solutions in the mobility sector,” said the student team, adding that the bike can be refilled wherever air compressors are available, making it a practical option in real-world conditions.

The team behind the project includes Abhijith O Pillai, P Anoop, R Arjun, Ashwin Suresh, and Jerin Jacob, all final-year B.Tech students. The initiative was guided by Assistant Professors Mr. Rahul Raj and Mr. Sajith Krishnan R, under the mentorship of Prof. Arun K L, Head of the Mechanical Engineering Department, and Dr. T. Madhav Raj Ravikumar, Principal of the institution. Technical staff Mr. S. Suraj and Mr. K R Anilkumar also contributed significantly to the successful execution of the project in the college workshop.

With a modest project cost of ₹30,000, the Super Air Bike stands as a testament to innovation on a budget. The students are now looking ahead to the next phase—converting compressed air into a liquefied state to improve storage efficiency and extend the vehicle’s travel range.

Commending the students, College Director Brigadier (Retd.) K S Shaji remarked, “Ideas like these are a true contribution to India’s vision of sustainable and pollution-free transportation. It is heartening to see young engineers leading the way toward a cleaner future.”