Valeo and Omega Seiki Mobility will further collaborate for the upcoming vehicle models to be manufactured by the company in India
French automotive supplier Valeo has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM) through which Valeo will provide electric powertrains for OSM Vehicle Range.
As part of the agreement, Valeo will provide its 48V electric powertrain system (reducer, integrated Motor and Inverter) along with the Powertrain control unit for Omega Seiki Mobility cargo three-wheeler Rage+ and Rage+ Frost.
Additionally, the company said in a statement that Valeo’s engineers will provide the technology integration support to help Omega Seiki Mobility to swiftly enter the market.
Valeo and Omega Seiki Mobility will further collaborate for the upcoming vehicle models to be manufactured by the company in India.
The 48V electric powertrain was launched by the company in India in November 2020 to aid affordable electrification for electrified two and three-wheelers. In India, Valeo produces electric powertrains from its manufacturing facility in Pune, Maharashtra.
Jayakumar G, Valeo India’s Group president, said, “As a technology company, Valeo develops innovative solutions to reduce CO2 emissions. Omega Seiki will benefit from our deep understanding of not only the electrification technologies, but also the unique needs of integrating electric powertrain in the small mobility format of vehicles. I am positive that Valeo’s advanced technologies, our strong engineering combined with manufacturing expertise in India, will help us to strengthen our partnership and succeed together in this rapidly growing segment.”
Uday Narang, chairman, Omega Seiki Mobility, said “We are thrilled to partner with Valeo. The alliance with Valeo will allow us to address the core issue of reducing carbon load in the atmosphere, along with providing a sustainable solution for our product lineup.”
“Powertrain is the most important part of an EV. With a global technology leader like Valeo on board, we would be providing our customers with new generation powertrains which are efficient, use latest technologies in motors, electronics and IOT, at the same time are cost effective too. That is the essence of a disruptive technology. We are very excited to be working with Valeo to introduce a new range of powertrains in Indian market,” Deb Mukherji,MD, Omega Seiki Mobility, said.
