ENA Sectors 2025-03-24 14:11:49 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Madras, Mar 24 (KNN) </strong>With the Government of India targeting a Rs 20 trillion electric vehicle (EV) market by 2030, IIT Madras is at the forefront of pioneering efforts to fast-track the countrys transition to eMobility.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The institute has launched over 15 projects through its Department of Engineering Design, focusing on diverse aspects such as zero-emission trucking, policy advocacy, and safety enablement.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">These projects encompass India-centric technological advancements, field studies, policy recommendations, and skilling programs. To bolster these initiatives, six state-of-the-art labs have been established within the department to support research and hands-on project work.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">We have adopted a seven-sided approach to eMobility, engaging with Indian industries, government bodies, and international experts, said C S Shankar Ram, Head of the Department of Engineering Design at IIT Madras.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">A key focus remains on producing top-tier engineers through specialized courses, including a dual degree in eMobility and certification programs for professionals. Additionally, the department has introduced a web-enabled MTech program featuring lab sessions.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">IIT Madras has also launched a Centre of Excellence for Zero Emission Trucking, a growing sector in India, working closely with stakeholders on policy, technical, and commercial matters.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The department is actively collaborating with the Government of India and the Tamil Nadu government on various eMobility projects.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Professor Karthick Athmanathan highlighted the holistic approach needed for eMobility success, emphasising not just hardware like chargers and batteries but also energy management, policy frameworks, and cost analysis tailored to Indian conditions.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">This is just the beginning. We aim to expand faculty development programs, increase nationwide skilling resources, and strengthen industry-academia-government collaboration to achieve Indias broader eMobility goals, added Ram.</span></p> <p><em><strong><span style="font-size:14px">(KNN Bureau)</span></strong></em></p> 41499 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/government-targets-rs-20-trillion-ev-market-with-iit-madras-support 2025-03-24 14:11:49 knnindia.co.in