To support domestic EV technologies and promote the growth of India’s electric mobility ecosystem, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) jointly released the MeitY-MHI Joint Call for Proposals for the development of EV sub-systems.
The project, which aims to support the Government of India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat mission and encourage EV technology innovation, was unveiled by Shri S Krishnan, Secretary, MeitY.
Enhancing domestic technology in critical EV sub-systems, including telematics, electric drives, battery management systems, and EV chargers, is the goal of the collaborative initiative. This initiative aims to empower Indian researchers, inventors, and industry players to develop cutting-edge solutions that will meet domestic demands and position India as a global leader in EV technology.
At the event, S Krishnan emphasized the importance of collaboration between academia, industry, and academia in order to create advanced EV technology. “Technological development can be accelerated and indigenous products for the EV Ecosystem made available by innovators and researchers collaborating with industry and academia,” he stated.
Crucial Areas to Pay Attention to
The joint call for proposals will focus on several key areas that are essential to the growth of the EV industry, including:
1. Infrastructure for EV Charging and Chargers, developing efficient and scalable EV charging systems that can handle charging at various voltages using both AC and DC.
2. Electric machines and drives are the development of advanced electric motors and drive controllers to improve vehicle performance.
3. The primary objective of battery management systems, or BMS, is the development of intelligent, safe, and efficient battery solutions.
4. Telematics and functional safety and security: guaranteeing the safety and security of EVs, particularly in relation to their electronics and software systems.
5. Prototyping is the process of making it possible to test and validate new EV subsystems in advance of potential commercialization.
The Indian government’s commitment to developing a self-sufficient and sustainable EV ecosystem is demonstrated by the MeitY-MHI program. Given that the project is anticipated to take up to 36 months, proposals with a clear plan for field testing and commercialization are likely to receive preferred consideration. Projects that work with academic institutions, R&D facilities, and corporate executives will also have an easier time growing and selling the products they produce.
