Centre launches e-mobility R&D roadmap to achieve net-zero targets

The government has launched a report on ‘e-mobility R&D roadmap for India’ to achieve net-zero targets. The report was launched by Professor Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser, which details the global automotive sector and identifies future cutting-edge technological requirements.

In his opening address, Prof. Sood highlighted that India aims to achieve a 45% reduction in emission intensity by 2030 and energy independence by 2047 to reach net-zero commitment by 2070.

He said that presently the e-mobility value chain heavily depends on imports. Prof. Sood emphasized on reducing our dependence on imports within the e-mobility value chain and the requirement of strengthening domestic R&D capabilities in the automotive sector.

Prof. Sood said that the automobile sector in India is one of the largest contributors to the country’s GDP and, considering its fast growth trajectory, it will continue to do so in the future.

He emphasized that this progress should be aligned with the Net-Zero vision of the country and there is an impending need to foster a culture of R&D and innovation-driven growth in the automotive sector.

The report categorizes research projects into four important areas: Energy Storage Cells, EV Aggregates, Materials and Recycling, Charging and Refueling, and provides clear pathways to attain global leadership by being Atmanirbhar in the next five years.

The official launch event, held in hybrid mode, was attended by government officials, members of the Consultative Group on e-Mobility (CGeM), and representatives from industry and think tanks.