EKA Mobility and KPIT Partner for Advanced Electric Powertrain Innovation

CIOTechOutlook Team | Friday, 07 February 2025, 02:18 IST

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EKA Mobility, a frontrunner in sustainable mobility solutions, and KPIT Technologies, a worldwide leader in creating mobility technology solutions aimed at a cleaner, smarter, and safer future, have signed an MOU to develop and incorporate advanced electric powertrain technology components. This partnership seeks to establish new standards for efficiency, performance, and sustainability in India's electric commercial vehicle (e-CV) sector.

The MoU aims to develop sophisticated electric powertrain systems, including traction motors, controllers, vehicle control units, and battery management systems, specifically designed for EKA’s wide array of electric buses and commercial vehicles. The MOU will utilize KPIT's thirty years of experience in mobility along with a comprehensive range of locally developed electric powertrain technologies. These advancements will allow EKA Mobility to provide enhanced energy efficiency, lower total cost of ownership (TCO), and an unparalleled driving experience for its clients.

Speaking on the partnership, Dr. Sudhir Mehta, Founder & Chairman of EKA Mobility and Pinnacle Industries Limited, said, “We are delighted to partner with KPIT Technologies, a pioneer in mobility technology with over three decades of legacy. This collaboration underscores our commitment to redefining mobility by delivering cutting-edge, sustainable, and efficient electric vehicles to our customers. By leveraging KPIT’s expertise in electric powertrain technologies, we aim to accelerate India’s transition to zero-emission commercial vehicles.”

“World over, consumers are looking for clean and safe mobility solutions that meet their everyday needs. KPIT’s electric powertrain solutions offer high efficiency and are  highly cost competetive. We are pleased to collaborate with EKA, who are building a wide range of BHARAT-centric trucks, buses, and logistics fleet. Together, we will develop EV mobility solutions for country-specific use cases, promoting wide adoption”, said, Mr. Kishor Patil, CEO, KPIT Technologies.


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