UNION FOOD AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS MINISTER TO INAUGURATE STATE-OF-THE-ART ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) TESTING FACILITY ON SEPT. 10TH

India, Sept. 9 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:

In line with India's mission to promote sustainable mobility and reduce carbon emissions, Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and New & Renewable Energy, Shri Pralhad Joshi will inaugurate a state-of-the-art Electric Vehicle (EV) Testing Facility at its Alipore Regional Laboratory, Kolkata during an event on 10th September, 2025 in New Delhi.

Equipped with advanced infrastructure, the laboratory will conduct critical tests on EV batteries and components, including electrical safety, FCC/ISED compliance, functional safety, durability, climate tests (IP, UV, corrosion), and mechanical and material safety (flammability, glow wire, etc.)...