Tata Elxsi has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NIT Calicut to position the institute as a pioneering hub for cutting-edge research in the realm of Electric Vehicle (EV) technology.
According to a communication from Tata Elxsi, the core focus of this collaboration lies in establishing a cutting-edge research laboratory at NIT Calicut that will be dedicated to advancing High Power Inverters and drives, in addition to battery technology devices. This strategic initiative resonates with the global push towards electric mobility and addresses crucial aspects of EV technology. The laboratory is poised to act as a crucible for innovation, nurturing advancements that will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of transportation.
With funding assistance of INR 75 lakh from Tata Elxsi and INR 25 lakh from NIT Calicut, the lab is poised to be a catalyst for pioneering research in the EV domain. This MoU was facilitated by Dr Nikhil Sasidharan and Dr Shreelakshmi M P, Assistant Professors, Dept of Electrical Engineering, NIT Calicut and also the Chairpersons, Center for Electric Vehicle Engineering.
The occasion was graced by several dignitaries, including Manoj Raghavan, the CEO and Managing Director of Tata Elxsi, Dr Priya Chandran, Director-in-charge, NITC, Shaju S, Vice President and Head of Transportation Business Unit, Tata Elxsi, Commander (Dr) Shamsundara M S, Registrar, NITC, Shilen Sagunan, Advisor to Center for Electric Vehicle Engineering, Dr N Sandhyarani, Dean of Research and Consultancy at NIT Calicut, Dr Preetha P, HOD, Dept of Electrical Engineering, NIT Calicut, Sharath M Nair, Center Head of Tata Elxsi Kozhikode and Dr Nikhil Sasidharan.
Raghavan emphasised the commitment of Tata Elxsi to technological progress and societal development, affirming that this partnership is a testament to that commitment. Shaju S underlined how this partnership would significantly contribute to shaping the landscape of electric mobility. These visionary leaders' words set the tone for an occasion and added their well-wishes, solidifying the shared commitment to a future driven by innovation, sustainability, and transformative EV technology.
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