Pune: During its Diamond Jubilee celebrations on Friday, the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) inaugurated an advanced battery laboratory developed with an investment of ₹ 55 crore, along with an advanced two-dynamometer e-axle and an EV powertrain test facility in Pune. Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel HD Kumaraswamy was present at the event.
The institute also plans to develop an advanced crash test facility in collaboration with Skoda Auto Volkswagen India. During the event Kumaraswamy highlighted ARAI’s contribution to strengthening India’s automotive ecosystem through research, testing, certification and safety.
Officials said the aim is to strengthen India’s automotive research, electric mobility and vehicle safety ecosystem.
The laboratory, established under the Ministry of Heavy Industries’ Enhancement of Competitiveness in the Indian Capital Goods Sector – Phase II scheme, will strengthen India’s capabilities in battery testing, validation, safety assessment and performance evaluation for electric and hybrid vehicles.
