New Delhi: The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has initiated ‘Zero-e-mission,’ a holistic series of e-mobility initiatives to speed up India’s electric vehicle (EV) transition and enhance partnerships with industry partners.

Under this initiative, IIT Madras launched two state-of-the-art facilities and online courses, such as an EV Battery Engineering Lab, a Battery Charging Infrastructure Laboratory, a Certificate Programme on e-mobility, and a web-enabled MTech course in e-mobility.

Announcing its launch, Director V. Kamakoti said, “Our teams have spent the last four years developing this and are now ready to provide a full suite of solutions meeting the requirements of the country and the industry. This framework will allow the government and industry to leverage these opportunities effectively.

The launch ceremony was organized at the IIT Madras campus and graced by eminent guests, including Hanif Qureshi, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Heavy Industries, Government of India, who was the chief guest. Other guests included Preeti Banzal, Scientist G, Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India; PK Banerjee, Executive Director of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM); and top IIT Madras officials.

Key Highlights of ‘Zero-e-mission’ by IIT Madras

Initiative/Facility	Description
EV Battery Engineering Lab	A facility for analyzing and optimizing battery performance, focusing on advancements in battery technology for EVs.
Battery Charging Infrastructure Lab	A state-of-the-art facility to develop advanced 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 specialized program designed for professionals to gain cutting-edge knowledge in electric vehicle technologies.
Web-Enabled MTech in e-Mobility	A degree program for working professionals, enabling them to specialize in EV technology through flexible online learning.

Remarks by Distinguished Guests

Hanif Qureshi, Additional Secretary, the Ministry of Heavy Industries, emphasized the importance of the initiatives, stating, “As the nodal ministry for e-Mobility, the Ministry of Heavy Industries is pleased to see structured initiatives like this. IIT Madras is poised to play a crucial role in partnering with the government and industry to accelerate the electrification of road transport. Their comprehensive approach to e-Mobility will drive the effective implementation of strategic and policy decisions in the years ahead.”

Additional Initiative by IIT Madras

In a related development, IIT Madras recently established the ‘Shri Ramakrishnan Centre of Excellence in Fluid and Thermal Science Research’ to support advancements in space technology research.

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