Lauritz Knudsen Electrical and Automation, a leader in India’s electrical and automation industry, has partnered with Orion Racing India, the Formula Student team of K J Somaiya School of Engineering, Somaiya Vidyavihar University, Mumbai, to support young engineering talent and strengthen India’s electric mobility ecosystem at the grassroots level. The engagement reflects Lauritz Knudsen’s belief that India’s transition to electric mobility must be shaped early through hands-on learning, experimentation and the development of future-ready engineering capabilities.

Electric mobility will scale meaningfully only when innovation is nurtured at the foundation of the ecosystem. By engaging with students designing and building electric and autonomous vehicle platforms, Lauritz Knudsen is encouraging early adoption of clean mobility thinking and contributing to the development of skills critical to India’s evolving energy and mobility landscape. The engagement also aligns with the company’s focus on strengthening its offerings in electric vehicle charging infrastructure and power distribution systems that enable safe, efficient and scalable electrification.

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, aligning with global shifts towards sustainable mobility. Its electric race car serves as a live learning platform, enabling students to apply classroom knowledge to real-world challenges across power systems, energy management, safety and vehicle performance.

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 challenges. By engaging with students who are actively 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, Somaiya Vidyavihar University, said, “Orion Racing India has a long and proud legacy of representing K J Somaiya School of Engineering at Formula Student competitions over the years. What makes this journey special is the continuity each batch of students builds on the learning, experience and spirit of those before them. Through hands-on work on electric racecars, our students move beyond textbooks to real engineering challenges. Support from industry partners like Lauritz Knudsen further strengthens this learning ecosystem and motivates students to innovate in areas critical to India’s mobility future.”

Through this partnership, Lauritz Knudsen is engaging with young engineers at the grassroots level to support hands-on learning and capability building in electric mobility. The initiative reflects the company’s continued effort to contribute to the development of skills and thinking needed for India’s evolving mobility landscape.