The Amrita Automotive Research and Technology Centre (AARTC), a collaborative initiative between Automotive Test Systems (ATS) and Amrita University, has inaugurated a state-of-the-art EV lab at its Coimbatore campus.
The new facility aims to advance research and development in electric vehicle (EV) technology, strengthening collaboration between industry and academia.
The lab was inaugurated by Latha Chembrakalam, Vice President and Head of Technical Centre India at Continental Automotive, Dr Ramadhas Arumugam Sakunthalai, Director of GARC, Rajesh D, Vice President of Volvo Group Trucks Technology, and Bhaktha Keshavachar, CEO of Chara Technologies.
Cutting-Edge EV Testing, Simulation Capabilities
The newly inaugurated EV tech centre features an advanced 48kW electric motor test bench, a battery test lab, and a simulation lab, complementing the existing research infrastructure. This facility is integrated with Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) labs, providing a comprehensive platform for EV testing and simulation.
Additionally, the 160kW test bench and chassis-dynamometer are already being utilised extensively by the industry for motor and motor controller testing and development. This expansion will further enhance the centre’s capabilities in powertrain optimisation, emissions testing, real-life driving assessments (RLDA), vehicle dynamics, noise, vibration & harshness (NVH), and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).
A Decade Of Industry-Academia Collaboration
Marking 10 years of operation, AARTC has played a crucial role in supporting automotive research and innovation. Over the past decade, it has served as a vital hub for R&D in powertrain technologies, emissions compliance, vehicle safety, and sustainable mobility solutions.
The centre continues to drive forward cutting-edge advancements in EV technology, helping both industry players and academic institutions develop safer, more sustainable, and high-performance mobility solutions.
With the new EV lab, AARTC is poised to strengthen India's EV research landscape, providing the necessary infrastructure to accelerate the transition toward a cleaner, more efficient, and technology-driven future for mobility.
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