Union minister H D Kumaraswamy
The institute also announced plans to develop additional testing infrastructure, including advanced fire safety testing facilities, to address emerging automotive technologies and regulatory requirements.
Inaugurating the advanced battery laboratory, two-dynamometer e-axle and EV powertrain test facility operated by ARAI, Kumaraswamy said, “ARAI has been at the forefront of strengthening India’s automotive ecosystem through its contributions to research, testing, certification and safety. The facilities inaugurated and initiatives launched today will further enhance the country’s capabilities in electric mobility, advanced battery technologies and vehicle safety. ” Reji Mathai, director, ARAI, said, “From advanced testing infrastructure and electric mobility technologies to road safety outreach and industry collaboration, we remain committed to supporting the nation’s mobility transformation through innovation and technical excellence. It will enable homologation and advanced safety assessments in India, including requirements under Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP) and export homologation programmes. It will also help reduce the industry’s dependence on overseas testing facilities. The battery laboratory has been developed with an investment of Rs55 crore, jointly funded by the ministry of heavy industries and ARAI. It will strengthen the auto sector’s capabilities in battery testing, validation, safety assessment and performance evaluation for electric and hybrid vehicles. The lab has been established under the enhancement of competitiveness in the Indian capital goods sector scheme.
Pune: Union minister for heavy industries and steel H D Kumaraswamy on Friday lauded the role of Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) in strengthening the country’s automotive ecosystem.