The IIT Bombay C1973 EV Lab hosted E-Mobility Tech Day. This landmark event gathered pioneers, innovators, and enthusiasts from the electric vehicle (EV) industry to discuss the latest advancements and future trends in e-mobility.
The event saw multiple speakers including:
- Prof. Shireesh Kedare, Director, IIT Bombay who delivered the welcome address highlighting the importance of IIT Bombay’s role in advancing EV technologies and fostering industry-academia collaboration.
- Prof. Abhay Karandikar, Secretary, DST, delivered the keynote address
The event included Featured Talks by:
- Dr. Anita Gupta, HoD Climate, Energy & Sustainable Technology (CEST), DST
- Mr. Rajendra Bhinge, Advisory Board Member, C1973 EV Power Train Lab, Ex-Executive Director, Tata Industries Ltd., Ex-Chairman of Infiniti Retail Ltd. (Croma) & Nelco Ltd.
- Mr. Gajanan Gandhe, Country Head, Dana India
Others who delivered speeches included:
- Prof. Sachin C. Patwardhan, Dean, R&D, IIT Bombay
- Prof. Ravindra Gudi, Dean, Alumni & Corporate Relations, IIT Bombay
- Prof. Sandeep Anand, Professor-in-Charge, C1973 EV Power Train Lab
The event also included myriad discussion topics about the core issue. Panel discussions took place on:
- The Synergy Between Academia and Industry in Advancing Electric Vehicle Technology
- EV Revolution: The Imperatives for Business
And Theme Panels were held on:
- EV Power Electronics and Motors
- Cells and Battery Packs
- Charging Infrastructure
The event also included tech exhibitions and lab visits to foster further exchange of ideas and collaboration.
Supported by IIT Bombay’s Institution of Eminence (IoE), the event was sponsored by Revine Tech, San Instruments, Hioki, and Nayak Power. A major highlight of the day was the launch of the Industry-Academia Partnership Program (I-APP) and the Executive Post Graduate Diploma (EPGD) in E-Mobility, inaugurated by Prof. Abhay Karandikar.
Events such as the E-Mobility Tech Day at IIT Bombay highlight the Institute’s pivotal role in advancing electric vehicle technology and fostering meaningful collaboration between academia and industry. Through initiatives like the Industry-Academia Partnership Program (I-APP) and the Executive Post Graduate Diploma (EPGD) in E-Mobility, IIT Bombay reaffirms its commitment to innovation and shaping the future of sustainable mobility.