Perusahan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of next-generation electric vehicles (xEV). Among others, the MoU includes plans to educate and train future engineers in developing new xEV technologies.
According to Bernama, Perodua president and CEO Datuk Seri Zainal Abidin Ahmad asserted that the company is looking forward to exploring a future where Malaysia can develop its own xEV technology. Furthermore, Perodua is taking a step further to become an entity that drives technological development.
The MoU will establish a satellite lab at UTM’s main campus in Skudai, Johor, with UTM deputy vice-chancellor (research and innovation) Prof Dr Rosli Md Illias emphasising the importance of bridging the gap between academia and industry. Accordingly, Perodua and UTM will actively collaborate in the field of academia, research and development, as well as talent development and training programmes for their respective employees.
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