Saietta Group, a specialist in Axial Flux Technology (AFT) electric motors, has signed a partnership agreement with ndia’s premier Tier 1 automotive suppliers Padmini VNA.
Accordingly, Padmini VNA will partner with Saietta to develop new and exciting opportunities in India’s fast-growing electric two-wheel market. Padmini’s customer base includes two-wheeler OEMs, including Hero MotorCorp, TVS, Bajaj Auto and Royal Enfield.
Wicher Kist, Chief Executive Officer, Saietta Group, said, “We are thrilled to be partnering with Padmini as we introduce our axial-flux motor technology to the strategically important Indian market. The Indian two, three and four-wheel mobility market is at an important crossroads. It’s time for the democratisation of zero-emissions mobility in India, starting with their most popular form of mobility – motorbikes and scooters.”
The company’s axial-flux technology offers a unique combination of performance and the price required for the Indian market. It makes the AFT electric motors the go-to zero-emissions powertrain for 100cc+ motorbikes, the next sector that will go electric in India.
Kabir Bhandari, Managing Director and Founder, Padmini VNA, said, “We are super excited to bring our engineering and manufacturing capabilities, and with the Saietta AFT motors, we intend to develop an affordable and scalable ecosystem that will accelerate the adoption of electric mobility.”
NextGen design
AFT is designed to deliver the power and torque required by 100cc+ two-wheelers at just 48V-120V. It’s liquid-cooled which means it has a significantly higher continuous power than air-cooled e-motors in the hot and humid Indian ambient temperatures. By being fully sealed, the AFT motors are protected from the elements and need minimal maintenance, reducing the cost of ownership.