Sona BLW Precision Forgings (Sona Comstar) has signed a technology licensing agreement with Equipmake, a UK-based technology company that has developed high-performance electric powertrains for electric cars, buses, and commercial vehicles.
Under the agreement, Equipmake will license certain patented spoke motor and inverter technology in the power range of 100kW to 440kW to Sona Comstar to manufacture and sell EV powertrains, sub-systems, and components for electric cars, buses, commercial vehicles, and off-road vehicles.
The former will lead the business development and customer sales in India, Thailand and select South Asian countries, while the latter will lead the sales in the rest of the world. Sona Comstar will exclusively manufacture EV Powertrains, sub-systems, and components, based on Equipmake's patented technology.
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Sat Mohan Gupta, CEO, Motor Business, Sona Comstar, said, “With Equipmake's advanced technology and Sona Comstar's manufacturing and sales capabilities, we aim to offer our customers high-performance, efficient, cost-effective electrified drivetrain solutions. This is yet another step towards our commitment to offering innovative solutions to drive faster adoption of electric mobility in India and globally.”
Ian Foley, CEO, Equipmake, added, “Our spoke motors and inverters have already been widely recognised for their impressive power and torque density, and we are confident that they will play a significant role in driving the growth of the electric vehicle market in India.”