IIT Bombay’s C1973 EV Power Train Lab signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DANA ANAND India Private Limited (DAIPL) and FORVIA HELLA as its CSR partners. The Institute will also partner with TapFin as its affiliate partner under the Industry-Academia Partnership Program (I-APP) in the field of electric vehicle technologies. The MoU was signed during E-Mobility Tech Day.

Present during the signing of the MoU were:

–  Mr. Gajanan Gandhe, Country Head of Dana India
–  Dr. Naveen Gautam, M.D. of Forvia Hella
–  Mr. Aditya Singh, Co-Founder and CEO of TapFin

Representing IIT Bombay were:

–  Prof. Ravindra Gudi, Dean ACR
–  Prof. Sachin Patwardhan, Dean RnD

This collaboration marks a pivotal step in advancing electric vehicle technologies, leveraging the expertise of IIT Bombay alongside industry leaders. By partnering with corporations, IIT Bombay is poised to foster innovative research and development that addresses the pressing challenges in the electric mobility sector. These partnerships also exemplify the Institute’s commitment to bridging the gap between academia and industry, emphasizing the importance of collaborative efforts in driving sustainable solutions for the betterment of society.