Altair has announced the winners of the 2024 Altair Enlighten Award, which is presented by it in association with the Center for Automotive Research (CAR). 

The award winners are companies with diverse backgrounds such as DuPont, BMW M GmbH, Dow Inc., Toyota, General Motors, CompositeEdge GmbH, WEAV3D, Braskem and Clemson Composites Center and reflect sustainability and light weighting advancements that successfully reduce carbon footprint, mitigate water and energy consumption and leverage material reuse as well as recycling efforts. 

The prestigious Enlighten Award have a 12-year history and have become a coveted prize for automotive industry’s most forward-thinking companies, according to Altair. 

Recognised by EV Magazine as a top 10 sustainability award in 2024, the award looks at products, processes and organisations that are ushering in the next generation of groundbreaking automotive technology. “We are thrilled to once again recognise the organisations creating a more sustainable future. This year’s winners can consider themselves the best innovators meeting those challenging targets,” said James R. Scapa, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Altair. 

Alan Amici, President and Chief Executive Officer, Center for Automotive Research, averred, “We cannot wait to recognize this year’s winners, and we are once again thrilled to present this award in conjunction with Altair and the rest of our valued partners.”

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Amber Connect, a global vehicle tracking and telematics solutions company headquartered in Jamaica, is all set to showcase its transformative AI-driven technologies at the upcoming Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, which is set to be held from 17 to 22 January 2025 at three venues in and around Delhi.

With its participation in in the event, Amber Connect plans to tap into the growing Indian passenger and commercial vehicle market. Amber Connect will showcase its range of transformative AI-driven technologies, including fleet management, advanced vehicle security, theft detection and AI dashcams, at the Bharat Mandapam venue.

Dushyant Savadia, Founder and CEO, Amber Group, said, “Amber connect has consistently pushed the boundaries of innovation and is now a global leader in vehicle telematics. Bharat Expo 2025, which is bringing together an ecosystem of players in the industry have especially focused on AI-driven telematics, safety and security solutions. As vehicle theft and logistics optimisation and safety take centre stage in India’s growth journey, it’s the right time for Amber Connect to tap into such a large market with a huge potential for growth.”

The journey of the organisation started when Savadia, who was born in Bhubaneshwar, Odisha, travelled to Jamaica as a humanitarian representative for the Art of Living Foundation. Over the course of three years, Savadia conducted stress management courses for a wide range of audiences, including business teams, farmers and jail prisoners. Amber Group was established in 2015 to support his charity endeavours when the financing for his nonprofit efforts dried up. The company's original product, Amber Connect, found a significant gap in vehicle security and created the most potent AI-powered fleet management and consumer car monitoring solutions available. Amber Connect has grown to operate in 100 countries since its founding, and it now intends to enhance the Indian market.

IIT Bombay, one of the country’s premiere educational institutes, has launched an e-Postgraduate Diploma in E-mobility.

Conceptualised and delivered by IIT Bombay faculty with Great Learning as its EdTech partner, the 18-month, industry-focused curriculum will begin in March 2025.

Prof. Shireesh Kedare, Director, IIT Bombay, said, "The e-Postgraduate Diploma in E-mobility by the C1973 EV Power Train Lab marks a key milestone in IIT Bombay's commitment to advanced education. Our industry collaborations help bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world application, accelerating our mission to advance experiential learning in innovation-driven fields."

The course is targeted for early & mid-career professionals, scientists & R&D professionals, entrepreneurs, academicians and recent graduates. It will feature a host of key learning topics such as electric vehicle design, battery technology, electrical drives, power electronics and more. The focus will be on both conceptual and practical learning through live and interactive sessions.

Mohan Lakhamraju, Founder and CEO, Great Learning, said, "The electric vehicle industry in India and globally is advancing at a remarkable pace, fuelled by government policies and growing environmental awareness. This is creating a strong demand for skilled professionals across technical and operational domains. For individuals looking to build a career in this industry, this curriculum is an incredible opportunity."

Students will work on projects such as vehicle sub-system modelling, embedded controller for electric motors, simulation of power electronic systems, battery modelling techniques & degradation phenomenon, modelling & control of EV chargers, impact assessment of EVs on grid infrastructure supported. All these will be supported by IIT Bombay's academic resources.

IIT Bombay has shared that eligible candidates must have a B.E. / B.Tech degree or a 4-year B.Sc / BS degree in a relevant domain of engineering or technology. Candidates with postgraduate (M.Tech / M.Sc / MS) or doctorate degrees in a relevant domain of engineering and technology can also apply. 

BorgWarner is all set to display its latest developments in electrified drivetrain solutions at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 in New Delhi.

At Booth M5 in Hall H2 at the Components Show in Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi, BorgWarner will present its LFP battery systems, which are built with a sturdy and modular architecture based on state-of-the-art blade cell technology from FinDreams Battery. The various pack sizes are perfect for a variety of off-road applications and all electric commercial vehicles, including trucks and buses. These batteries, which come with the newest in-house, future-proof technology and software, help to increase vehicle range, dependability and safety performance. Additionally, BorgWarner will showcase its advanced turbocharging solutions, eMotors, high-voltage coolant heaters, integrated drive modules and next-generation inverters, highlighting its extensive range that serves advanced combustion, hybrid, and electrification requirements.

Dr Stefan Demmerle, Vice President, BorgWarner Inc and President and General Manager, PowerDrive Systems, said, “Our participation in the Bharat Mobility Global Expo marks a significant opportunity to showcase our pioneering eMobility technologies. With our high-energy LFP batteries and advanced power electronics as well as thermal management solutions, we are committed to supporting India’s rapid move towards cleaner, more efficient mobility solutions. Our global expertise and local presence enable us to be a key partner in this transformation.”

South Korean auto major Hyundai Motor Group has inked a strategic partnership with American tech major Nvidia to accelerate the development of advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies to drive the future of mobility.

As per the understanding, Hyundai which is already integrating AI for innovations will leverage the partnership with Nvidia to further enhance application and deployment of advanced intelligence for not only mobility, but also robotics and business operations.

Heung-Soo Kim, Executive Vice-President & Head of Global Strategy Office at Hyundai Motor Group, said, “Hyundai Motor Group is exploring innovative approaches with AI technologies in various fields such as robotics, autonomous driving, and smart factory. This partnership is set to accelerate our progress, positioning the Group as a frontrunner in driving AI-empowered mobility innovation.”

The partnership will see Hyundai use Nvidia’s accelerated computing and AI Enterprise software to ‘safely develop and train its AI models for various applications’ using its massive data.

Nvidia’s Omniverse platform will develop physical AI and digital twin applications for simulating factories, enhance manufacturing efficiency & quality and optimise costs. Hyundai will also use Nvidia Isaac robot development platform for developing and deploying AI robots.

Rishi Dhall, Vice-President of Automotive, Nvidia, said, “Accelerated computing, generative AI, and Omniverse are unlocking a new era of mobility. This partnership will drive the creation of safer, more intelligent vehicles, supercharge manufacturing with greater efficiency and quality, and deploy cutting-edge robotics to help build a smarter, more connected digital workplace.”