Innovation Boost in Pune: Suzuki and Tata Elxsi Launch Offshore Development Center

Suzuki Motor, the Japanese giant of the mobility industry, has partnered with Tata Elxsi, a leading provider of technology and design services, to establish the Suzuki-Tata Elxsi Offshore Development Center in Pune. This center is set to become a pivotal part of Suzuki's innovation strategy, with a clear focus on connected, autonomous, shared, and electric technologies. The collaboration will particularly focus on the development of next-generation powertrains and software-defined vehicles, with a primary emphasis on promoting energy-efficient solutions for electric, hybrid, and alternative fuel vehicles. Suzuki expects significant progress from this initiative in creating sustainable and advanced mobility solutions. Katsuhiro Kato, Suzuki's Chief Technical Officer, emphasizes that Suzuki needs to accelerate its development of electronic and virtual solutions to meet evolving demands. Tata Elxsi's expertise in advanced computing, simulation, and digital design makes them the ideal partner for forward-looking solutions. Under the agreement, Tata Elxsi will actively support Suzuki's vision of environmentally friendly mobility. The partnership aims to promote sustainable innovations, particularly in the areas of lightweight construction, safety, styling, and engineering. Furthermore, the collaboration will also explore innovations in the use of environmentally friendly materials and advanced simulations. Manoj Raghavan, Managing Director and CEO of Tata Elxsi, describes the opening of the center as a significant milestone in the partnership with Suzuki and for their shared vision of the future of mobility. Tata Elxsi's design-oriented, digital approach is intended to support Suzuki's goals of energy conservation and sustainability, driving the future of automotive engineering with precision and responsibility.