Altigreen Propulsion Labs, a pioneering Indian electric vehicle (EV) company, has announced a technology collaboration with MathWorks, the leading developer of mathematical computing software. This collaboration played a pivotal role in accelerating the development of Altigreen’s flagship electric three-wheelers, named NEEV. Altigreen has been a key player in the electric three-wheeler movement in India, where over 6 million petrol and diesel-powered three-wheelers congest the roads. The NEEV is designed to be “Made in India, made for India,” offering an affordable electric three-wheeler option for small business owners, independent drivers, and fleet operators. The vehicle has received industry recognition for its performance and eco-friendliness.
Dr. Amitabh Saran, founder and CEO of Altigreen, highlighted the company’s commitment to providing not only an eco-friendly solution but also a cost-effective and reliable mobility option. The collaboration with MathWorks, utilizing MATLAB® and Simulink®, facilitated rapid testing of ideas and iterations for new design enhancements and features. Altigreen’s proactive investment in simulation and clean technologies, such as electric powertrains, has led to the creation of electric three-wheelers that outperform their fossil fuel counterparts in terms of torque, power, and range while reducing emissions and noise.
Altigreen initially joined the MathWorks Startup Program, which provides early-stage companies with cost-effective access to MATLAB, Simulink, and over 120 vertical applications for building prototypes and scaling production. The program also offers technical mentoring, support from application engineers, training options in local languages, and discounted training. Having graduated from the MathWorks Startup Program, Altigreen now employs Model-Based Design to reduce development time and uses simulations with real-world test data to make the design process more iterative.
Sunil Motwani, Country Manager, Sales & Service at MathWorks, commented on Altigreen’s participation in the MathWorks Startup Program, stating that it allowed the company to gain early access to industry-standard tools, accelerating product development and commercial scaling. Motwani highlighted Altigreen’s achievement in completing a drivetrain redesign in under 13 months, a notable feat considering that designing a new drivetrain from scratch typically takes two years.
