Indian automotive major Mahindra & Mahindra has managed to further strengthen its market leadership position by commissioning. Two state-of-the-art testing centres in the Kanchipuram district of Tamil Nadu. In fact, the two testing centres that are coming up would mark a significant leap forward for Mahindra’s SUV portfolio in terms of safety and innovation.
In addition, there is a well-noted emphasis on safety through the Passive Safety Lab. The new lab will focus on the safety of its SUV products from Mahindra under varying load conditions and impact conditions. For Mahindra, safety is the key, and the new lab balances the commitment to offering safe and reliable vehicles to its customers. With this new lab, Mahindra’s engineers will do advanced safety tests. The company will be able to ensure safety standards worldwide and give customers protection on the road.
Some of the safety areas to be utilized for research would include important aspects of crash testing. Airbag deployment analysis in the Passive Safety Lab.Hence, is trying to enhance this structural integrity by making the SUVs not only perform better. But also exceed the standard rate of safety measurements.
Mahindra: Battery and Cell Research Laboratory for Sustainable Innovation
Mahindra also established a Battery and Cell Research Laboratory, sensitive to the emerging demand for greener and more environment-friendly vehicles. This research facility focuses on the development of battery technologies related to electric vehicles. As the world keeps moving toward electric mobility, Mahindra understands that big leaps will have to be taken to design light, efficient and long-lasting solutions that will provide safety in battery vehicles.
This lab would allow the engineers to experiment with the latest cell technologies, battery efficiency, and overall performance. The company has invested more than Rs 300 crores in facilities, and it was well suited to take its research on electric vehicle battery systems further ahead and work towards long-term sustainability goals.
Mahindra: Investment and Strategic Location
The new facilities are ideal as they are strategically positioned 55 kilometres from Mahindra Research Valley (MRV). Which is the company’s main research and development centre. All Mahindra SUVs are developed from scratch at MRV. The new testing labs are destined to be extensions of this crucial facility. By including such state-of-the-art labs in its development process. Expect to get optimized innovation, engineering, and testing phases involved in the manufacture of vehicles.
Further to that, Mahindra’s investment in over Rs 300 crore in these laboratories represents the company’s expansion from merely pushing envelopes on technologies. Safety to the automotive industry. Further, these facilities complement the Mahindra SUV Proving Track (MSPT). Vehicles are put through considerable testing in varied terrains and simulated environments.
Mahindra: Safety and Sustainability Commitment
These two labs will give further direction in designing highly advanced SUVs with great safety features for Mahindra customers. “To us at Mahindra, safety and sustainability are of prime importance. Our engineers would now work in these highly sophisticated labs to develop the most fascinating and safe SUVs for our customers. Elaborated Velusamy R, President of Automotive Technology & Product Development at M&M. The establishment of these labs sits right in line with Mahindra’s vision of developing high-performance vehicles. That can impress and, at the same time, take care of the well-being of the passengers and the environment.
Conclusion
Mahindra & Mahindra has marked an all-important milestone in the inauguration of the two new testing facilities located in Tamil Nadu. These labs are allied with research and engineering and are proving Mahindra’s track infrastructure. We are sure we will contribute significantly to the next wave of Mahindra SUVs. Focusing on safety and sustainability. The company not only enhances its product development capabilities but also contributes to its future in the automobile industry.
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