Leading automotive component designing & manufacturing company Napino Auto & Electronics has on Tuesday announced its partnership with the US-based Kerdea Technologies with proprietary O2 Sensor, otherwise called as resistive technology.
According to a press release from Napino, the licensing partnership between the two companies will see the transfer of technology to Napino. The oxygen sensor will cater to the needs of the Indian automobile industry in BS-VI vehicles and the upcoming OBD2 norms.
Kerdea’s technology helps in reducing emission levels and increases fuel efficiency, offering a significant cost advantage. Besides, it allows detection and control of engine misfire. Sensors have higher reliability with a full 360-degree mounting flexibility, resulting in a considerable reduction in the size of catalytic convertor and related cost savings, the company said.
O2 sensors will complement its electronic fuel injection solution, which will increase the engine's overall fuel efficiency, the company noted.
Vaibhav Raheja, Joint Managing Director, Napino, said, “This licensing partnership will further augment our capabilities in the sensors for automotive application. Kerdea’s technology coupled with manufacturing capabilities of Napino group will provide OEMs with technologically robust products while being cost effective. With the rollout of OBD-2 norms by 2022-23, O2 sensors will see robust demand with increased application across vehicle segments.”
Naveen Kumar, Group CEO, Napino, said, 'Our partnership with Kerdea is geared to build a revenue stream, which is both scalable and profitable. We are confident that O2 sensor from Kerdea, which deploys path-breaking resistive technology, will meet customer requirement. The innovative product will lead to significant improvement in fuel efficiency.”
Dr Doug Carnes, CEO, Kerdea Technologies, said Napino’s commitment to manufacturing excellence and customer service complements Kerdea’s technological platform and the future it brings to the Indian and worldwide automotive industry. Working in tandem and partnership, both companies will be providing OEMs with an O2 technological revolution that benefits manufacturers and customers.