WE INNOVATE TO BUILD A ROBUST PRODUCT PORTFOLIO ACROSS CATEGORIES, EXPLORE GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES GLOBALLY, TO EXPLORE AND TO IMPROVE OUR OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY, AND TO EXPAND OUR REACH TO CUSTOMERS. WE ALSO CONSISTENTLY INVEST IN REINFORCING THE BRAND HERO THAT CUSTOMERS AND STAKEHOLDERS LOVE TO ASSOCIATE WITH.
it's an awesome experience to INNOVATE IN INDIA FOR THE WORLD
Our ‘Global Centre of Innovation and Technology’ (CIT) at Jaipur, Rajasthan was commissioned during the year. Built with an investment of ` 850 crores, the CIT is a reinforcement of our commitment to innovate sustainable mobility solutions. With the CIT now operational, we have the advanced infrastructure and relevant talent pool to cater to national and international markets through indigenous manufacturing capabilities.
CIT houses the best global technologies in product design & development, testing and validation. Home to over 500 automotive experts with global and regional expertise, the operations at CIT is led by Dr. Markus Braunsperger, Chief Technology Officer. Dr. Braunsperger brings with him wealth of experience in the auto industry in international markets.
In line with our commitment to create a sustainable future, CIT has imbibed advanced green technologies into its design, ensuring eco-friendly operations. As a recognition of its efforts, the Centre was granted Platinum rating by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC). It is the highest rated facility in India’s manufacturing sector. Designed by international architects and design consortium, CIT maintains highest ecological standards.
Within a few years of commencing our solo journey, we have significantly scaled up our in-house R&D capabilities to develop consumer-oriented and market-relevant products. We have already established the credentials of our R&D function with the successful launch of Maestro Edge and Duet scooters.
GREEN TECHNOLOGIES AT CIT
- The 11-storey ‘Iconic Tower’ designed in a manner that each floor plate orientation is different to have maximum view and light
- Highe st level of water and energy optimisation through design innovation
- Orientation of the buildings aligned with the wind direction, thus ensuring natural ventilation and reduced load on cooling systems
- Advanced ‘Big Foot’ air handlers
- 22 water bodies created at site to ensure maximum recharge through rainwater harvesting
- Distinct 'Green Machine' concept in the boulevard area - Special Flex piping concealed within the boulevard flooring and integrated with ‘Big Foot’ handlers, reduces the load on cooling systems
LABORATORIES, STUDIOS AND TESTING FACILITIES AT CIT
- Multiple laboratories for part, function and vehicle verification and validation include: Material testing | Components/system performance and simulation | Part level durability | Vehicle performance and durability | Noise vibration harshness (NVH) | Chassis/transient/engine dynamo-meters | Anechoic chamber | Road simulator (two posture rig) | Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) and ESA Lab
- Concept design studios equipped with latest design software and clay modelling/milling facility
- Test tracks to simulate all Indian and international road conditions
- Fully-equipped design office having latest simulation software
ADVANCED SIMULATION
The CIT has a world-class 16-kilometre-long test track with 45 different surfaces to simulate real-world road conditions, both Indian and global.
