Energy storage start-up Matter has announced that it has entered into an agreement with the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) for cooperation in next-generation mobility solutions.
The two parties have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) under which they will co-operate in next-generation mobility solutions in the areas of functional safety, electronics reliability, and cyber security, the company said in a declaration.
Stating on the association, Matter Founder and CEO Mohal Rajiv Lalbhai said," We are extremely confident the association with ARAI, which is the leading automotive R&D organization in India, coupled with Matter's technology development capabilities will widen the horizons of growth for EV's and energy storage solutions in India."
ARAI Director Dr Reji Mathai stated the cooperation will open new opportunities in the field of electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage solutions by leveraging ARAI's experience, expertise, and equipment.
"With ARAI's rich resource pool, and Matter's capabilities, we can achieve scalable growth in the next generation of mobility solutions through this association," Mathai added.
Under the MoU, a framework for cooperation on various projects will be established. These include testing, validation, and pre-certification of EV, systems, and components; testing of EVs for noise, vibration, and harness simulation; next-generation power electronics; and vehicle and component level simulation focused on EVs and energy storage systems, the statement said.