Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI) has taken a significant stride towards sustainable mobility by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) for advanced research collaboration.
The goal of this cooperation, which is part of Mercedes-Benz’s Ambition 2039 project, is to make the whole fleet of new vehicles net carbon-neutral across the entire value chain and life cycle by 2039.
The collaboration focuses on collaborative research, talent development, and collaborative innovation in sustainable mobility, with a particular emphasis on engineering transformation and long-term research initiatives. Both organizations will make use of their current expertise, infrastructure, and academic programs.
Manu Saale, CEO of MBRDI, expressed excitement about bridging the gap between industry and academia, bringing cutting-edge Indian engineering research to the global stage.
Govindan Rangarajan, Director of IISc, highlighted the collaboration’s potential impact on sustainable mobility and electric vehicles, promoting energy independence and creating economic opportunities.
The Foundation for Science Innovation and Development (FSID) will facilitate IISc’s interactions with industry, managing access to its knowledge base and resources.The two-year agreement covers information exchange, teaching materials, joint funding opportunities, intellectual property generation and protection, and research sponsorship.
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