Chennai: TVS Motor Company has announced the appointment of Professor Venkat Viswanathan as Technical Advisor for Electric Mobility. Viswanathan is currently an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University and is a global leader in advanced batteries for electric mobility.
“Viswanathan brings broad expertise in energy storage and Li-ion batteries, specifically to electric vehicles and planes,” said the company in a statement. This association will significantly enhance TVS Motor Company’s battery technology capabilities.
“Professor Venkat Viswananth will play an important role in guiding us in the electric mobility journey. He is a thought leader in the field of innovations of advanced battery technology. His major strides in battery technology will give us a competitive edge in delivering value for money, superior technology and aspirational electric vehicles,” Sudarshan Venu, joint MD, TVS Motor Company said.