Mumbai: 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 who are actively designing and building electric and autonomous vehicle platforms, Lauritz Knudsen is encouraging early adoption of clean mobility thinking and contributing to the development of future ready skills that will be critical to India’s evolving energy and mobility landscape. This engagement also aligns with Lauritz Knudsen’s broader focus on strengthening its offerings around electric vehicle charging infrastructure and the 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 its work with global shifts towards sustainable mobility. Its electric racecar serves as a live learning platform, enabling students to apply classroom learning to real world challenges across power systems, energy management, safety, and vehicle performance.
Speaking 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 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.”
Speaking on the team, 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 engagement reflects the company’s ongoing effort to contribute to the development of skills and thinking needed for India’s evolving mobility landscape.