JSW Motors, Tata Elxsi to set up hub to drive next-gen mobility solutions
Mumbai, Apr 24 (PTI) JSW Group's automotive arm JSW Motors and Tata Group's design and technology services firm Tata Elxsi on Friday signed a pact to jointly set up an engineering hub in Pune to support the development of next-generation software-defined, AI-powered mobility solutions, a statement said on Friday.
Under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the JSW Next-Gen Technology Centre (JNEXT Center) will enable close collaboration with JSW Motors' R&D, manufacturing, and leadership teams, the company said.
Tata Elxsi will lead the implementation of the connected vehicle platform and unified customer experience app for JSW Motors' upcoming vehicle programs, in partnership with a broader ecosystem, JSW Motors said.
The strategic engineering hub will support the development of next-generation software-defined, AI-powered mobility solutions, aligned with the industry's shift towards connected and electrified vehicles, it said.
The collaboration aligns with JSW Motors' vision of building a technology-led, new-energy mobility ecosystem in India, supporting indigenisation and localisation across the vehicle value chain, it stated.
This partnership will enable intelligent solutions, spanning location-based services, cybersecurity, AI/ML/ analytics, 5G-enabled technology, and immersive technologies like AR/VR/XR to enhance customer experience across the ownership lifecycle.
"We have partnered with Tata Elxsi to establish the JNEXT-JSW NextGen Technology Center in Pune, which will serve as a strategic engineering hub for our upcoming vehicle programmes," said Ranjan Nayak, CEO, JSW Motors.
Tata Elxsi's proven expertise across software-defined vehicles, ADAS, electrification, and digital engineering will help the company accelerate development timelines and raise the bar on quality, safety, and innovation, he said.
Tata Elxsi will draw on its capabilities across automotive engineering, design, and digital technologies, it said.
"The future of mobility will be increasingly connected and software-defined, where vehicles continuously evolve through software, data, and intelligent systems. Our collaboration with JSW Motors reflects this shift, enabling scalable and adaptable vehicle platforms," Tata Elxsi MD & CEO Manoj Raghavan said. PTI IAS TRB
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