9/12/2017
PUNE: The Automotive
Research Association of India (ARAI) has set up an e-mobility Centre of
Excellence in Pune. With the Government of India pressing heavily on
electrification of vehicles, this is a positive step to help the
transition from conventional IC vehicles to electric ones.
Pune is set to see some futuristic transition in the electric
field at the International Transportation Electrification Conference India
(ITEC INDIA 2017). The overall cost for the setup of the centre of excellence
was around Rs. 100 crore. Moreover, ARAI is also looking to create a platform
for the start-ups in this electric mobility space. It will be the first attempt
from ARAI to encourage start-ups, which is going to be a positive approach in
the further development of the e-mobility CoE (Centre of Excellence).
The CoE for e-Mobility was framed under the FAME-India scheme.
It will be providing technical support and advice for the further development
in the electrification process. Moreover, it will also take a call on the
validation and certification of the entire electric vehicles in India. Till now
India has been the follower in the technology, but with the setup of CoE, we
move a step ahead to become the creators in this regards.
Rapid changes have been noticed in the electric mobility space
in recent times, which has created a gap in the e-vehicle ecosystem. Now, with
the setup of e-Mobility centre, the gap is expected to be narrowed.
The 2017 ITEC India event is a three-day event. It is
aimed at helping the automobile industry for the effortless transition
from conventional vehicles to EVs. The General Manager of ARAI informed that
the event will feature more than 500 delegates from 14 countries.
An event of exposition is currently being organised featuring
35 stalls, which will be displaying the EVs, including two-wheelers,
three-wheelers, cars and even buses. The major attraction of the event is that
you have the opportunity to experience the ride or drive the EVs that
are on display.
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