Dr. Narayan Kar and his team at the University of Windsor's CHARGE Lab have received the Innovation Champion Award at the 35th Windsor-Essex Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards. (MIKE WILKINS/ University of Windsor)
For his work at the Centre for Hybrid Automotive Research and Green Energy (CHARGE) Lab, Dr. Narayan Kar and his team have received the Innovation Champion Award at the 35th Windsor-Essex Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards.
Sponsored by Doane Grant Thornton LLP, the award recognizes exceptional contributions to technological advancement and industry transformation, highlighting Kar’s leadership and the CHARGE Lab’s impact on the electric vehicle (EV) industry.
“I founded the CHARGE Lab many years ago with a vision to develop future talent, advance innovation and shape electric vehicle industry trends,” Kar said.
“This recognition honours the dedication and innovation of the CHARGE Lab team, whose research and technological advancements are helping shape the future of electric vehicle powertrains through improved performance, increased reliability, and reduced costs.”
Under Kar’s leadership, the CHARGE Lab has become an internationally recognized centre for research and innovation, giving students and researchers opportunities to develop expertise in automotive electrification.
The lab’s research and industry partnerships have helped develop next-generation automotive technologies, with potential benefits for industry competitiveness and economic development in Windsor-Essex.
Reflecting on the recognition, Kar expressed appreciation for the collective efforts behind the lab’s success.
“I extend my heartfelt gratitude and congratulations to our students, researchers, industry and government lab partners, technical and research support staff, and university colleagues who have contributed to building the CHARGE Lab into what it is today,” he said.
“I am also deeply grateful to our government and industry funders and the University of Windsor for their continued support and commitment to creating an environment where innovation and excellence can thrive.”
The award also recognizes Kar’s commitment to mentoring future engineers and researchers and translating academic discoveries into practical technologies.