India-EU Host EV Charging Workshop in Pune

Pune, Feb 25 (KNN) India and the European Union (EU) hosted their first joint workshop on Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Technology in Pune.

Organised under the India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) Working Group 2 on Green and Clean Energy Technologies, the workshop highlighted the growing strategic partnership between India and the EU in clean energy and electro-mobility.

Bringing together key policymakers, industry leaders, standardisation experts, and technical testing authorities, the event focused on harmonising EV charging standards and fostering collaborative research.

The workshop was co-organised by the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) and the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC), with support from the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India.

The workshop explored key themes such as the standardization of EV charging protocols, infrastructure requirements, communication interoperability, and future strategic directions in sustainable mobility for both regions.

Panel discussions also covered EV system testing capabilities and industry perspectives on deepening India-EU collaboration.

A notable highlight was a visit to ARAI’s advanced EV testing facilities, offering participants first-hand insights into India’s electro-mobility innovations.

This workshop marks a milestone for the TTC’s Working Group 2 and will be featured as a key achievement in the upcoming 2nd TTC Ministerial meeting in New Delhi on February 28, 2025.

Established in February 2023, the India-EU TTC serves as a strategic platform to enhance cooperation in trade, technology, and security.

Prominent attendees included Monoranjan Mohanty and Hafsa Ahmad from the PSA’s office, Reji Mathai and Abhihit Mulay from ARAI, and Nitish Kumar Jain from the Bureau of Indian Standards. European Commission participants—Liliana Pasecinic, Harald Scholz, Dirk Groβmann, and Saki Gerassis—joined virtually.

It comprises three working groups focused on strategic technologies, green energy, and resilient value chains, driving the shared agenda of prosperity, stability, and sustainable development between India and the EU.

(KNN Bureau)