Chennai, Mar 17: Lauritz Knudsen Electrical and Automation has partnered with Orion Racing India, the Formula Student team of K J Somaiya School of Engineering, Somaiya Vidyavihar University, to support emerging engineering talent and strengthen India’s electric mobility ecosystem at the grassroots level.
The collaboration underscores Lauritz Knudsen’s belief that India’s transition to electric mobility must begin early—through hands-on learning, experimentation, and the development of future-ready engineering capabilities. By engaging with students actively designing and building electric and autonomous vehicle platforms, the company aims to foster innovation and accelerate the adoption of clean mobility solutions.
Building the Foundation for Electric Mobility
Electric mobility is expected to scale meaningfully when innovation is nurtured at the foundational level. Through this engagement, Lauritz Knudsen is encouraging young engineers to apply classroom knowledge to real-world challenges, helping build critical skills required for India’s evolving energy and mobility landscape.
The initiative also aligns with the company’s broader focus on strengthening its capabilities in electric vehicle charging infrastructure and power distribution systems that enable safe, efficient, and scalable electrification.
Empowering Student Innovation
Orion Racing India brings nearly two decades of experience in student motorsport, with consistent participation in national and international Formula Student competitions. The team transitioned from internal combustion engines to electric prototypes in 2019, reflecting global trends toward sustainable mobility.
Its electric racecar serves as a live learning platform, allowing students to tackle real-world engineering challenges across power systems, energy management, safety, and vehicle performance.
Leadership Perspectives
Commenting on the partnership, Naresh Kumar, COO, Lauritz Knudsen Electrical and Automation, said:
“India’s electric mobility journey will be shaped by the ecosystem we build today. At Lauritz Knudsen, we believe meaningful change begins early, when young engineers are encouraged to build, experiment, and apply their learning to real challenges. By engaging with students working on electric vehicle technologies, we are helping develop future-ready talent that will play a defining role in India’s mobility and energy future.”
Dr. Ukrande, Director, K J Somaiya School of Engineering, added:
“Orion Racing India has a long-standing legacy of representing the institution at Formula Student competitions. What makes this journey special is the continuity of learning across student batches. Through hands-on work on electric racecars, our students go beyond textbooks to solve real engineering challenges. Support from industry partners like Lauritz Knudsen further strengthens this ecosystem and motivates students to innovate in areas critical to India’s mobility future.”
Driving the Future of Mobility
Through this partnership, Lauritz Knudsen Electrical and Automation continues to engage with young engineers at the grassroots level, supporting hands-on learning and capability building in electric mobility.
The initiative reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to contributing to the development of skills, innovation, and forward-thinking required to power India’s transition toward a sustainable mobility future.
