The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) has announced the selection of seven e-Nodes under its “Mission for Advancement of High-impact Areas on Electric Vehicles” (MAHA-EV). Launched as part of ANRF’s national mission, the MAHA-EV program aims to tackle critical challenges and foster innovation within India’s electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem, aligning with the country’s goals of sustainability, innovation, and self-reliance.
Focus Areas of MAHA-EV
The MAHA-EV call for proposals targeted three strategically defined Technological Verticals (TV):
- TV-I: Tropical EV Battery and Battery Cells
- TV-II: Power Electronics, Machines, and Drives (PEMD)
- TV-III: EV Charging Infrastructure
These verticals address key areas critical to advancing India’s EV technology and infrastructure.
Selected e-Nodes and Their Roles
The seven selected e-Nodes will operate in consortia mode, involving academic institutions, R&D laboratories, and mandatory industry participation to drive research and development in the EV sector. The selected e-Nodes are:
- Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
- International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials, Hyderabad
- National Institute of Technology Surathkal
- Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
- Indian Institute of Technology-BHU
- CSIR-Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute, Pilani
- Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
These e-Nodes are distributed across the three technological verticals as follows:
- Two e-Nodes will focus on Tropical EV Batteries and Cell Technologies (TV-I)
- Three e-Nodes will work on Power Electronics, Machines, and Drives (TV-II)
- Two e-Nodes will concentrate on EV Charging Infrastructure (TV-III)
Widespread Enthusiasm and Collaboration
The MAHA-EV call for proposals garnered significant interest, with 227 proposals submitted in consortia mode from academic institutions, R&D laboratories, and industry stakeholders. This enthusiastic response highlights the collaborative spirit and commitment to advancing India’s EV ecosystem.
Driving India’s EV Leadership
The MAHA-EV Mission is poised to catalyze India’s leadership in next-generation electric mobility solutions. By fostering innovation in battery technology, power electronics, and charging infrastructure, the mission supports India’s vision of becoming a global hub for sustainable and self-reliant EV technologies.
Conclusion
The selection of seven e-Nodes under the ANRF’s MAHA-EV Mission marks a significant milestone in India’s journey toward electric mobility. Through strategic collaborations and cutting-edge research, these e-Nodes will address critical challenges and drive innovation in the EV sector.
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