Summary
This partnership aims to drive transformative research and development that will shape the future of sustainable mobility in India
Under the MoU, the Hyundai Center of Excellence (CoE) will be established at IIT Delhi. This is a joint collaboration with two other IITs, namely IIT Bombay and IIT Madras
The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi), has entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hyundai Motor Group to advance innovation in Electric Vehicle (EV) and Battery Technology. This partnership aims to drive transformative research and development that will shape the future of sustainable mobility in India.
Under the MoU, the Hyundai Center of Excellence (CoE) will be established at IIT Delhi. This is a collaboration with two other IITs, namely IIT Bombay and IIT Madras.
The primary objective of the MoU is to formalize the parties' intent to explore and initiate collaborative research activities in EV and battery technology. IIT Delhi, as the lead institution, will coordinate efforts to harness academic and industrial expertise to address the unique challenges of the Indian automotive ecosystem.
“At IIT Delhi, our focus is on research that creates an impact in society and industry. This collaboration with Hyundai Motor Group and other IITs embodies our vision of linking academia and industry to develop sustainable, innovative solutions for the future of transportation," said Prof Rangan Banerjee, Director IIT Delhi.
"The Centre for Automotive Research and Tribology (CART), established in May 2019, exemplifies this vision by serving as a hub for interdisciplinary research in electric vehicles (EVs), energy storage, and related fields. CART has a successful Masters programme in Electrical Mobility. The new Centre of Excellence will enable innovative and cost-effective solutions for advancing battery and electric vehicle systems," he added.
“We are delighted to join forces with IITs, a group of leading engineering universities renowned for its exceptional education and research. We believe that Hyundai CoE will cultivate a strong network of talented individuals from India's academic landscape, driving innovation and future growth,” said Naksup Sung, Head of Hyundai Motor Group Research and Development (R&D) Planning & Coordination Center.
Last updated on 03 Dec 2024
