Coventry University, L&T Technology Services to develop Autonomous technologies, EVs and Software Defined Vehicles

L&T Technology Services (LTTS) has now signed a collaboration agreement with the UK Coventry University to build and deliver new-gen engineering solutions for the automotive and manufacturing sectors.

L&T Technology Services is an India-based engineering research and development services company. The company is engaged in offering a wide range of engineering services and related technologies in the field of mechanical, embedded systems, and others.

The partnership with Coventry University will expand research and development in Autonomous technologies, Electric Vehicles (EV), and Software-Defined Vehicles, notes the announcement.

Autonomous technology means any system that can function without being told what to do by humans. Autonomous technologies are now implemented in driverless cars, robots, and manufacturing industries.

EV stands for Electric Vehicles. There are mainly electric battery-operated electric vehicles as well as hybrid electric vehicles.

Software-defined Vehicles have their features and functionality are enabled with the help of software. Some of the day-to-day software-defined functions include infotainment innovations, driver assistance features, and intelligent connectivity solutions. Vehicles are now becoming part of the larger internet of things (IoT) ecosystem and transfer data in and out of the cloud.

Abhishek Sinha, Chief Operating Officer and Member of the Board, L&T Technology Services, said, "The potential of technology and engineering to positively disrupt our lives is limited only by imagination. LTTS’ GLOCAL (Global + Local) strategy has helped in strengthening relationships across the globe by breaking barriers and deepening the regional ecosystem comprising talent pool and local economy. The IFTC-LTTS alliance aims to fast-track the new-age mobility solutions for the transportation industry across the globe, including aspects of safety and comfort that can benefit millions of commuters. LTTS is delighted to collaborate with Coventry University in scripting a new chapter for transportation engineering services both in the UK and globally."

Professor Richard Dashwood, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), Coventry University, said, "This partnership with LTTS underlines the university’s commitment to research with impact, directing the scope of our academic expertise to support the areas where we can make a real difference. As one of the world’s leading engineering and technology service providers, LTTS is a natural partner for Coventry University, and I look forward to supporting this relationship as it grows to encompass all relevant themes within our research portfolio."

According to the Allied Market Research report, the global autonomous vehicle market is projected to reach $556.67 billion by 2026. In another report, the global electric vehicle (EV) market is projected to reach $802.81 billion by 2027.

Under this new agreement, LTTS and Coventry University will work together on developing technologies and deepening skillsets in electric vehicles (EV), autonomous driving, and software-defined vehicles.

The research will be undertaken in autonomous mobility solutions and vehicle dynamics that can help LTTS to strengthen technology capabilities for its global customers.

Additionally, the Coventry university will offer LTTS engineers a platform to advance their knowledge in manufacturing and automotive technologies and sustainability, notes the announcement.