The world’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, Hero MotoCorp has recently inaugurated its world-class ‘Global Centre of Innovation and Technology’,or simply CIT, in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Built with an investment of Rs. 850 crores, the CIT is a reinforcement of Hero’s commitment to innovate sustainable mobility solutions, for the world, in India. The massive facility houses the best global technologies in product design & development, testing and validation. The CIT also boasts of world-class test-tracks; within the campus. The 16 kilometre-long tracks have 45 different surfaces to simulate real world road conditions, both Indian and global. Home to over 500 automotive experts with global and regional expertise, the operations at CIT will be headed by Dr. Markus Braunsperger, Chief Technology Officer.
The CIT, apart from the world-class infrastructure, is also a one-of-its-kind facility, housing all aspects of Research and Development under one roof including self-sufficient facilities for New Product Design, Prototype manufacturing, Testing and Validation. The CIT has advanced green technologies imbibed into its design, ensuring eco-friendly operations. Designed by international Architects & Design consortium, the CIT maintains HMCL’s highest ecological standards. As with other Hero facilities across the globe, the CIT will also generate direct and indirect employment in the region and assist in it’s the socio-economic development.