IIT Madras Launches ‘Zero e-mission’ to Accelerate India’s EV Revolution

IIT Madras has launched the ‘Zero e-mission’ initiative to accelerate the growth of electric vehicles in India and promote sustainable mobility.

IIT Madras Launches ‘Zero e-mission’ to Accelerate India’s EV Revolution

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has launched ‘Zero e-mission,’ a holistic e-Mobility initiative spanning education, skilling, research, policy, outreach, and safety. Led by the Department of Engineering Design, the initiative aims to accelerate India’s EV transition through strategic industry collaborations. The newly launched initiatives include:

• EV Battery Engineering Lab: A state-of-the-art facility dedicated to battery performance analysis and optimization, focusing on key advancements in battery technology for electric vehicles.
• Battery Charging Infrastructure Laboratory: A research centre developing next-generation EV charging solutions, including onboard and offboard chargers, extreme fast charging (XFC) systems, wireless charging, battery swapping, and grid integration.
• Certificate Programme on e-Mobility: A 100-hour online course designed to equip professionals with cutting-edge expertise in electric vehicle technology.
• Web-Enabled M.Tech in E-Mobility: A specialized degree program tailored for working professionals seeking advanced knowledge in EV technology.

Addressing the launch event, Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, said, “We have been working on this for the last four years and are now in a position to offer a comprehensive set of solutions that address the needs of the country in general and Industry in particular. Our teams have already been providing consulting and skilling services, and it was time we consolidated all our activities and channelized them in a framework that is easier for Government and Industry to exploit.”

Congratulating IIT Madras on the launch, Chief Guest Dr. Hanif Qureshi, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI), Government of India, said, “As a nodal Ministry for e-Mobility, MHI is happy to see such structured initiatives and I am confident that IITM will play a significant role in partnering Government and Industry to help with rapid electrification of Road Transport. The comprehensive approach that IITM is taking in e-Mobility will help in faster implementation of the strategic and policy decisions that Industry and Government will take over the years.”

Highlighting the close coordination between IITM and the Office of Principal Scientific Advisor, Guest of Honour Dr. Preeti Banzal, Scientist G, Office of the PSA, Government of India, added, “The Office of PSA and IIT Madras have been working closely for the last three years. It is important for India to ensure that we retain technological edge in eMobility in the coming years with Exploratory Research. The work done by IIT Madras with other partner entities like ARAI, Pune, has helped identify some of the critical areas where India will need to start working to be a technology leader in e-Mobility.”

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