Switch Mobility Limited, a global leader in electric buses and light commercial vehicles and part of the Hinduja Group, and Adhiyaman College of Engineering, Hosur, announced a strategic partnership to jointly set up a dedicated skill development center for Electric Vehicle (EV) technology in Hosur. The initiative aims to strengthen the EV ecosystem by bridging the gap between industry requirements and academic education, creating a highly skilled and industry-ready workforce.
The first initiative of its kind in Tamil Nadu, this center will serve as a state-of-the-art training facility for Switch Mobility to impart skills to various stakeholders in advanced EV technologies and best practices. The center will focus on covering relevant technical skills and practical aspects associated with electric commercial vehicles. This initiative will enable learning about real-world EV systems, charging infrastructure, battery technologies, power electronics and emerging mobility solutions.
On the partnership, Mr. RG Venkataraman, Chief Commercial Officer, Switch Mobility, said, “As part of the MoU, Switch Mobility will extend its technical expertise and support to this initiative. The program will include practical industrial demonstrations, learning and skill development.”
This center will serve as a state-of-the-art training facility to impart skills to various stakeholders. Hence the proposed center at ACE is an important initiative to develop industry ready manpower in the emerging electric mobility sector.
Professor Dr. Radhakrishnan, Principal, Adhiyaman College of Engineering, Hosur, said, “We are proud to be associated with an industry leader like Switch Mobility. We believe that this collaboration will provide our students with valuable practical exposure to EV technologies and strengthen industry-academia partnerships in the field of electric mobility. With this centre, our vision is to enhance their employability and prepare them to meet the emerging demands of the electric mobility industry with a practical To provide an environment for learning.”
This partnership underlines Switch Mobility’s continued commitment to building a strong EV skills ecosystem in India, working closely with educational institutions to nurture talent and support the country’s transition towards sustainable mobility.
Through this collaboration, Switch Mobility is focusing on strengthening the EV talent pipeline by combining industry expertise with academic education. The skill development center reflects the company’s broader commitment to advance green mobility and support the development of a skilled workforce equipped to meet the needs of India’s expanding electric vehicle industry.