IIT-Bhubaneswar Introduces Special Courses In EV Design & Components

Bhubaneswar: The Indian Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar, (IIT-BBS) has introduced advanced certificate programmes in e-drives and battery systems to meet the growing demands of the modern automotive and e-mobility industry.

The aim of the advanced certificate programme in e-drives and battery systems is to help professionals and graduates seeking advanced expertise in electric vehicle design, with a focus on motors, controllers, and battery engineering.

The curriculum includes EV design, energy storage, charging networks, supply chains and sustainability.

IIT Bhubaneswar Research and Entrepreneurship Park (IITBBS-REP) has signed an MoU with the Nagpur-based pManifold EV Academy Pvt Ltd (evACAD) for the advanced courses.

The IIT officials stated that the MoU represents a joint collaboration for research, consultation, and training in new energy areas related to electric vehicles (EVs), broader zero-emission vehicles, and other green technologies, such as hydrogen and carbon capture, utilization, and storage for multi-sectoral applications.

According to IIT-BBS Director Prof. Shreepad Karmalkar, this programme is going to provide students with vital exposure to startups and industry, fostering industry-ready talent for real-world innovation in a sustainable future.