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Business Standard
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Business Standard
Tata Elxsi showcases Battery Aadhaar at the Battery Summit 2025
Tata Elxsi showcased the technology demonstrator of Battery Aadhaar at the Battery Summit 2025, organised by the World Resources Institute (WRI) India. This demonstration formed part of a consortium-led initiative aligned with India's ambitions for sustainable mobility and circular energy systems. The initiative was supported under the UNEP-led programme Electrifying Mobility in Cities', coordinated by NITI Aayog and the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India. Tata Elxsi, along with leading consortium partnersincluding Tata Motors, Tata AutoComp Systems (TACO), IIT Kharagpur, WRI, LOHUM Cleantech, NUNAM Technologies, and Oorja Energypresented the Battery Aadhaar concept to Hon'ble Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Science and Technology and key government stakeholders as an end-to end Indian battery ecosystem enabler. Battery Aadhaar represents a national effort to provide batteries with secure, digital identities, enabling traceability, regulatory alignment, and lifecycle transparencyfrom raw material sourcing to second-life usage and recycling. By capturing key lifecycle data such as manufacturer identity, usage history, and material composition, Battery Aadhaar helps prevent unsafe reuse, non compliance, and environmental risk. Built on Tata Elxsi's MOBIUS+ platform, the solution integrates blockchain-backed traceability, dynamic data flows, and automated compliance reporting. Through MOBIUS+, Tata Elxsi is enabling the foundation for a trusted, digital, and transparent battery ecosystem in India.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Automotive
- The Hindu
‘An Aadhaar system for batteries in the offing', says Tata Elxsi
Tata Elxsi, a Tata venture, has showcased Battery Aadhaar, a technology platform that can digitalise identities, traceability and circularity of batteries, at the Battery Summit 2025, organised by the World Resources Institute (WRI) India. The Battery Aadhaar concept was presented by Tata Elxsi, in association with consortioum partners including Tata Motors, Tata AutoComp Systems, IIT Kharagpur, WRI, LOHUM Cleantech, NUNAM Technologies, and Oorja Energy. Battery Aadhaar represented a national effort to provide batteries with secure, digital identities, enabling traceability, regulatory alignment, and lifecycle transparency—from raw material sourcing to second-life usage and recycling, said a statement issued by Tata Elxsi on Tuesday. ''By capturing key lifecycle data such as manufacturer identity, usage history, and material composition, Battery Aadhaar helps prevent unsafe reuse, non-compliance, and environmental risk,'' it said.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Tata Elxsi unveils battery 'aadhaar' for end-to-end traceability
Tata Elxsi demonstrated battery 'aadhaar', a technology solution designed to enhance traceability, regulatory compliance, and lifecycle transparency in India's battery ecosystem, at the Battery Summit 2025 organised by the World Resources Institute (WRI) India. The initiative is part of a consortium effort involving Tata Motors, Tata AutoComp Systems, IIT Kharagpur, WRI, LOHUM Cleantech, NUNAM Technologies, and Oorja Energy. It aligns with India's goals for sustainable mobility and circular energy systems and is supported under the UNEP-led programme 'Electrifying Mobility in Cities', coordinated by NITI Aayog and the Department of Science & Technology, the company said in a media release. Battery aadhaar provides batteries with secure digital identities, capturing data such as manufacturer information, usage history, and material composition to enable traceability throughout the battery lifecycle — from raw material sourcing to second-life use and recycling. The system aims to address issues related to unsafe reuse, regulatory non-compliance, and environmental risk. Technology and demonstration details The solution is built on Tata Elxsi's MOBIUS+ platform, which integrates blockchain technology for traceability, dynamic data flows, and automated compliance reporting. The platform supports creation of Battery Aadhaar and Digital Product Passports (DPP), chain of custody and lifecycle mapping, and role-based dashboards for stakeholders including OEMs, manufacturers, recyclers, and regulators. It also provides real-time analytics such as battery health prediction and residual life estimation. Anil Radhakrishnan, Chief Product Officer at Tata Elxsi, said, 'MOBIUS+ is designed to accelerate the transition to a cleaner mobility future by enabling digital transparency, traceability, and compliance through initiatives like Battery Aadhaar. Our goal is to empower stakeholders across the ecosystem with scalable, future-ready solutions that support India's green growth ambitions.' The platform aligns with Indian regulatory frameworks and is adaptable to international standards such as the EU Battery Regulation and emerging regulations in Japan and North America. The demonstration included QR code-based access to real-time battery data, providing stakeholders with direct visibility into the battery's status and compliance information.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Left vs Right: How driving sides complicate the SDV revolution
In the era of Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs), the world's dual driving conventions, the right-hand and left-hand drive, present unforeseen complexities. While traditional vehicles simply mirrored controls to suit regional norms, SDVs must integrate vast, localised datasets, encompassing everything from road rules and signage to traffic behaviour and infrastructure design in order to navigate safely across jurisdictions. This complexity intensifies as ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) communication, and autonomous capabilities become more prevalent. These systems are highly sensitive to local road conventions, requiring OEMs and SDV platforms to engineer for seamless cross-border adaptability. 'As SDVs gain traction, this historical bifurcation underscores the need for region-aware vehicle intelligence and infrastructure harmonization,' says Sundar Ganapathi, Chief Technology Officer – Automotive, Tata Elxsi. He explains, 'The coexistence of left- and right-hand driving significantly affects new-age vehicles, especially those equipped with V2V (Vehicle-to-Vehicle) and V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) communication technologies, which depend on real-time spatial awareness and synchronised signalling.' Consider aspects like lane-change algorithms, overtaking behaviour, and roundabout navigation, they vary significantly based on which side of the road is the standard. 'Without harmonisation, vehicles may misinterpret manoeuvres or prioritise incorrect threat vectors. This becomes more critical with SDVs, where split-second decisions are made based on digital input rather than human instinct,' Ganapathi emphasizes. A Historical Split, A Modern Challenge Historically, the choice between left-hand and right-hand drive stems from colonial, military, and trade influences. India, for example, retained the British practice of left-hand traffic (LHT), while the U.S. adopted right-hand traffic (RHT) for logistical efficiency in wagon and later automotive design. Today, about 65% of the world, including the U.S., China, and most of Europe follow RHT with left-hand drive (LHD) vehicles, whereas countries like India, the UK, Australia, and Japan follow LHT with right-hand drive (RHD) vehicles. This global split makes RHT-LHD the majority standard, creating technical efficiencies for SDV development, as most autonomous driving software, simulation models, and datasets are trained and validated in RHT regions. 'The geographic fragmentation creates interoperability challenges for autonomous systems, especially those involving cross-border logistics or vehicle exports,' notes Ganapathi. While switching a country's driving orientation is an enormous infrastructural and cultural undertaking, historically, only a few nations, such as Sweden in 1967, have transitioned. Today, such changes are rare due to cost and complexity. 'Regulators are more inclined to mandate region-specific compliance for SDVs than overhaul national traffic systems. Therefore, while logically consolidating to a single driving norm may seem efficient, the pragmatic solution lies in creating SDV platforms with multi-modal capabilities.' The Role of Simulation and AI in Bridging the Divide Ganapathi points to the simulation-first approach, enhanced by Generative AI, as a game-changer in enabling SDVs to operate across diverse traffic systems. 'These simulations allow virtual validation of scenarios across geographies, reducing dependence on physical prototypes and ensuring faster compliance with local laws,' he explains. The solution lies in developing adaptive SDV software architectures that can seamlessly toggle configurations based on GPS location and local laws. 'Additionally, global standardisation efforts for V2X protocols, while still nascent, must accelerate,' he urges. Agrees, Prof. Chandan Chowdhury, Executive Director, Munjal Institute for Global Manufacturing, Indian School of Business (ISB), who adds, 'Academia must adapt automotive curricula to address these dual standards, especially in control algorithms, digital twin simulations, and regional regulation modules.' India, for instance, remains early in its V2X journey, highlighting the need for scalable, regionally compliant solutions. 'Overall, a layered AI-driven system that accommodates geo-specific datasets will be central to ensuring safe and efficient cross-border SDV functionality. Ultimately, regulatory focus is shifting toward software flexibility and validation frameworks rather than altering age-old national systems.' Legal Perspectives and Regulatory Focus From a legal standpoint, a unilateral transition to a global traffic norm isn't under consideration. 'Regulators are not contemplating a switch in traffic orientation,' says Divyangna Malik, Advocate Supreme Court of India. 'Instead, the legal focus globally is on fostering software modularity and harmonized regulatory standards to ensure interoperability of SDVs across both systems, primarily through platforms like UNECE WP.29 (United Nations Economic Commission for Europe).' She notes that while no imminent legal transition is foreseen in drive-side norms, 'strategic investments are being made to bridge localisation gaps for LHT countries within the SDV ecosystem.' Highlighting the need for regulatory frameworks that can keep pace with the rapid evolution of automotive technologies, David Kidd, Senior Research Scientist at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), says, 'Every region is unique and requires a hyperlocalised approach in terms of safety, technology, and solutions.' He adds, 'Driving cultures vary significantly across the world. To make SDVs truly successful, we need customised processes and algorithms that are optimised for local realities.' Kidd emphasizes on the need for flexibility and adaptability in SDV ecosystems, especially when addressing diverse cultural nuances, regulatory mandates, and behavioural patterns across geographies. Adaptability Over Uniformity In the context of SDVs, which depend on standardized, data-intensive software systems, the RHT-LHD model offers stronger logical and technological alignment. As the majority of SDV development, training data, and regulatory frameworks emerge from LHD markets, deployment is inherently more efficient in RHT jurisdictions. However, true global scalability lies in adaptability and not in enforcing a singular norm. The future of autonomous mobility depends on intelligent, region-aware software systems, robust simulation tools, and cross-border standardisation efforts that bridge the left-right divide without forcing nations to rewrite the rules of their roads.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Tata Elxsi and Mercedes-Benz India partner for SDV platforms
Tata Elxsi, a design and technology services company, has collaborated with Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI) for the development of vehicle software engineering and software-defined vehicles (SDV). This partnership aligns with Mercedes-Benz's ongoing efforts to pioneer advancements in SDVs, enhancing vehicle capabilities and optimising performance. Mercedes-Benz's integrated software architecture, which enhances vehicle capabilities, creates intuitive interfaces, and optimises performance. Tata Elxsi is also collaborating with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) globally to develop SDV platforms. This initiative accelerates innovation and software scalability across vehicle models and platforms, reducing costs and ensuring shared accountability. Tata Elxsi's expertise spans autonomous, electric, and connected vehicle technologies, AI, and SDVs. The company supports its initiatives with labs, Mobility Innovation Centres, and a portfolio of solutions, including the AVENIR SDV suite and AUTONOMAI ADAS suite. Tata Elxsi MD and CEO Manoj Raghavansaid: 'This collaboration underscores our deep domain expertise and capabilities in Automotive Software and Digital, including Software Defined Vehicles, and provides us with a unique opportunity to contribute to the Mercedes-Benz vision of building the world's most desirable cars. "We have been partnering with MBRDI for over a decade now, and this collaboration marks a milestone moment and sets the stage for further scaling and deepening our relationship.' In January, Tata Elxsi partnered with Qualcomm Technologies to accelerate SDV development. This collaboration focuses on leveraging Qualcomm's Snapdragon Digital Chassis solutions, crucial for cloud-native application development in the automotive sector. Tata Elxsi is developing virtual electronic control unit (ECU) platforms using Snapdragon virtual system-on-chips (VSoCs). "Tata Elxsi and Mercedes-Benz India partner for SDV platforms" was originally created and published by Just Auto, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
