Consumer Affairs Minister to Launch EV Testing Facility in Bengaluru
Food and Public Distribution and New and Renewable Energy, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Shri Pralhad Venkatesh Joshi, laid the foundation stone for the Electric Vehicle (EV) Testing Facility. It will be located at the National Test House (NTH) RRSL Camp in Bengaluru on Thursday, August 22, 2024.
NTH Expands Testing Capabilities with New Bengaluru Facility
NTH is eyeing South India as a strategic move to augment its footprint. It is done to get a hold of the electric vehicle market that is yet to boom. However, the organization is setting up a satellite center at the RRSL Jakkuru campus in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
The facility will add great capability to the NTH in areas such as battery and charger testing. The NTH, on the other hand, is aggressively working in business to ensure that all aspects of electric vehicle testing. Moreover, this is in coordination with the big aspiration of conserving the environment and promoting innovation in vehicle technology.
A Boost for Southern India’s EV Industry
The new Bengaluru-based electric vehicle testing facility at NTH is going to turn out to be the southern Indian electric vehicle. The laboratory is equipped with ultra-modern equipment that can cater to a multitude of tests. Ranging from electrical safety, EMC, functional safety, durability, climate tests, mechanical, and material evaluations,.
This would be a major facility in terms of full testing for electric vehicle manufacturers in the region. Supporting them with the relevant tools and equipment necessary for ensuring product safety, performance, and reliability. Hence, by contributing to the growth of the EV industry, NTH is playing a major role in India’s shift toward green energy solutions.
The state-of-the-art facility center vindicates India’s commitment to building a robust infrastructure for electric vehicles. It will act as a center where all kinds of tests on EVs are carried out. It will make sure that they adhere to the highest standards of quality before they get to the consumer.
A Pioneer in Testing and Quality Assurance
The National Test House (NTH) is the premier scientific organization in the Department of Consumer Affairs. It has acted as a lynchpin in testing and quality assurance in the country. NTH, with its established record of performance in diverse fields, has built up a reputation as an authority in the industry.
It is an empaneled testing and quality assurance agency for many of the most prestigious national projects, such as the Jal Jeevan Mission, Bullet Train, Metro projects, fertilizer testing, and electricity projects. Furthermore, NTH has a very critical role in quality and safety assurance for these projects. Moreover, NTH is the only government agency in the country to have the privileged position of testing and certifying drones in the country, which again proves its expertise in technologies.
Strategically placed, testing laboratories are spread across Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, Ghaziabad, Guwahati, Jaipur, and Varanasi to fully arm NTH in meeting the disparate testing needs of various industries and government agencies across the country.