GARC advances automotive testing under PM E-DRIVE

The Global Automotive Research Centre (GARC) in Chennai, operating under the National Automotive Board, Ministry of Heavy Industries, is upgrading its testing infrastructure under the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme. The PM E-DRIVE Scheme, which features an outlay of ₹10,900 crore including ₹780 crore for upgrading testing agencies, is operational up to March 31, 2028. GARC, allocated ₹221.13 crore, has issued purchase orders for equipment to upgrade facilities including EV and EV battery testing, electromagnetic compatibility, heavy commercial vehicle testing, powertrain laboratories, advanced passive safety testing with high-resolution imaging systems, and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).