SRMIST’s Centre for Electrical Mobility and Stellantis collaborate
“We applaud SRMIST’s visionary approach to EV research. Their focus on real-world innovation and academic excellence complements Stellantis’ mission to drive sustainable mobility forward.” As stated by Stellantis India official Mr Ashwin Kaundinya, the new partnership established between SRM Institute of Science and Technology, SRMIST's Centre for Electrical Mobility (CEM) will aim at driving innovation in electric vehicle research. Highlighting the collaboration’s impact
The collaboration leverages the advanced research environment cultivated within the CEM, to accelerate innovation, skill development, and the transformation of conceptual breakthroughs into market-ready EV technologies.
Dr. Bharatiraja Chokkalingam, Centre Head - SRM Centre for Electric Mobility commented, “Our DST-PURSE grant underscores SRMIST’s commitment to advancing electric and autonomous mobility. At the Centre for Electric Mobility, we’re creating a national platform that unites innovation, skill development, and industry-focused education, equipping students, entrepreneurs, and researchers to drive India’s sustainable mobility transition.”
An important element of this collaboration has been Stellantis India’s provisioning of two Citroën ë-C3 electric vehicles to the Centre. These EVs will serve as live research platforms, providing students and researchers immersive, hands-on experience in system testing, diagnostics, and performance optimization. This initiative allows students to work on real-world vehicles, deepening their practical knowledge and accelerating the development of job-ready EV engineers.
“At SRM IST, we are deeply committed to building an ecosystem of innovation that advances the frontiers of electric mobility, sustainability, and automobile engineering. Through strategic collaborations with industry leaders and focused investment in cutting-edge research infrastructure, we are shaping the next generation of engineers and thought leaders. Our Centre for Electrical Mobility is not just a research hub, it is a platform for excellence, real-world learning, and nation-building in the era of green transportation”, said Dr. C. Muthamizhchelvan, Vice Chancellor, SRM Institute of Science and Technology.
