Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI) has expanded its Sustainability Garage initiative. It has launched two new Centres of Excellence (CoE) in Hyderabad and New Delhi.

The first CoE, a Climate Tech Incubator will support 25 social enterprises focused on sustainable mobility and environmental innovation. The second center, in partnership with The Energy and Resources Institute, will focus on charging infrastructure.

The initiative aims to create long-term value and promote ecological sustainability. The initiative was launched earlier this year.

Renata Jungo Brüngger, Board Member, Mercedes-Benz Group AG and Manu Saale, MD & CEO, MBRDI, highlighted India’s role in driving climate-positive solutions and promoting long-term value creation.

MBRDI was launched in February 2024 to promote innovation in sustainable mobility. The auto giant partnered with Prayoga Institute of Education Research for the inaugural setup. The centre, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, serves as a hub for multidisciplinary research, focusing on developing eco-friendly materials. According to the company, researchers at MBRDI are deeply engaged in designing greener products or better battery chemistry to reduce emissions or waste.