E-mobility R&D Roadmap for India” report has been released by the Principal Scientific Adviser.
The R&D roadmap has been prepared after detailed horizon scanning of the global automotive sector and identifying future cutting-edge technological requirements.
The official launch event of this report was attended by government officials, members of the Consultative Group on e-Mobility (CGeM), representatives from industry and think tanks, and members of the press and media.
It categorizes research projects into four important areas: Energy Storage Cells, EV Aggregates, Materials and Recycling, Charging and Refueling, and provides clear pathways to attain global leadership by being Atmanirbhar in the next five years.
e-mobility and EVs have occupied significant mind space in India among policymakers.
Prof. Karthick Athmanathan indicated that the research projects have been identified by the experts on both technology deployment and market leadership as the primary objectives.
India aims to achieve a 45% reduction in emission intensity by 2030 and energy independence by 2047 to reach a net-zero commitment by 2070.
The automobile sector in India is one of the largest contributors to the country’s GDP.
