ARC’s research emphasizes developing efficient engines with high fuel conversion efficiency and meeting stringent emission norms through precise control over fuel injection parameters.

The Centre has led pioneering investigations into various areas of engine research, notably Reactivity Controlled Compression Ignition (RCCI) and Low Temperature Combustion (LTC), alternative fuels (low carbon and carbon neutral), combustion system development, and engine tribology to align with the needs of the Indian automotive industry. The centre’s efforts align with the Indian government’s initiatives to promote electric vehicles (EVs) through tax benefits and the development of efficient power and traffic management systems. ARC also focuses on creating communication frameworks for electric vehicles in urban settings and developing intelligent transport systems using computational intelligence techniques.

In addition to its automotive research endeavours, VIT established the Centre of Excellence (having world-class laboratory facilities like high-end deep learning systems and edge computers like DGX1, DRIVE AGX Pegasus, Jetson AGX Xavier, XSens IMU, Velodyne lidars, radars, and cameras) for Autonomous Vehicles Research in 2019. This centre collaborates with partners like SUNY and NVIDIA to develop autonomous vehicles with L5 autonomy using AI-based solutions for obstacle detection, lane keeping, traffic sign detection, and more. The centre utilizes advanced technologies like deep learning systems and edge computers to drive research in autonomous vehicles and test algorithms in real electric vehicles on VIT test tracks. ARC has established state-of-the-art facilities to develop and test products in the field of self-driving vehicles. The centre has actively assisted automotive industries in niche areas and received grants from various funding agencies like DST, SERB, DRDO, etc. 

Overall, ARC at VIT plays a crucial role in advancing automotive engineering through its focus on innovation, sustainability, and technological advancements in both traditional internal combustion engines and cutting-edge autonomous vehicle technologies.