Hero Motocorp has recently inaugurated its Rs850 crore Hero Centre of Innovation and Technology (CIT) in Jaipur, Rajasthan. The sprawling 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.

Commenting on the occasion, Dr. Markus Braunsperger, CTO, Hero MotoCorp said, "The CIT is the new home of our R&D team and the commencement of operations here is a major milestone in our endeavour to ramp-up the product development competency to global standards at Hero.

"Within this facility we are establishing new work processes and enhancing our technical skills to global benchmarks. We will compete globally, attracting the best talent from India and across the world. The CIT will become a unique workplace for engineering talent in India, bringing our R&D Vision to life - energizing smart mobility technology."

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