IIT Kanpur Partners with NATRAX to Combat Vehicle Emissions

IIT Kanpur and NATRAX signed a MoU to collaborate on Real Drive Emission (RDE) and Emission Norms, with the possibility of expanding into other areas in the future. Get details here 

The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) and National Automotive Test Tracks (NATRAX) have signed a MOU to collaborate on Real Drive Emission (RDE) and Emission Norms, with opportunities for further joint efforts in other areas. This partnership is set to revolutionize automotive research, particularly in vehicular emissions. It focuses on aligning with the latest EU standards and fostering knowledge-sharing to develop innovative solutions for future industry applications. 

Prof. Tarun Gupta, Dean of R&D, IIT Kanpur said, “The collaboration with NATRAX is a remarkable opportunity to bridge the gap between academic research and real-world application. By combining IIT Kanpur's expertise in emissions research with NATRAX's state-of-the-art testing facilities, we can accelerate the development of innovative solutions to meet the future needs of the automotive industry. This will also help us to empower the Indian automotive industry to compete on a global scale and nurture the next generation of automotive engineers and researchers."

Dr. Manish Jaiswal, Director of NATRAX, said, “We believe that this collaboration will focus on developing technologies and platforms that can assist industry in design and real time test analysis of any automotive vehicle. The physical test of an automobile shall involve fact-checking, data analysis, and content curation. The partnership will prioritize transparency, accountability, and responsible use of technologies to ensure the highest standards maintained by automotive industry”.

Building on this MoU, future partnerships will be towards new regulations in the disposal of batteries, Engine and Flex Fuels and Safety related to Transportation. It was also mutually agreed to work towards developing internship programs for M.Tech students of IIT Kanpur at NATRAX.

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