Uno Minda signs TLA with Inovance Automotive for EV components in India

Uno Minda, a prominent player in India's automotive industry, has recently inked a pivotal Technical License Agreement (TLA) with Suzhou lnovance Automotive Co. of China (lnovance Automotive). This strategic move is set to revolutionise Uno Minda's presence in the electric vehicle (EV) sector within the Indian market.

As part of this agreement, Uno Minda secures the rights to produce and distribute a range of cutting-edge high-voltage category EV products designed for both passenger and commercial vehicles. These include the Charging Control Unit (CCU), EV inverter, EV motors, and the revolutionary next-generation 3-in-1 electric drive systems, popularly known as e-Axle.

This collaboration marks a significant milestone for Uno Minda. It amplifies its electric four-wheeler (e-4W) product lineup, positioning the company to effectively meet the escalating demand within the burgeoning Indian EV market. With diverse, innovative solutions at its disposal, Uno Minda is primed to play a pivotal role in shaping the future landscape of sustainable transportation in India.

The Company stated, “This partnership will significantly expand Uno Minda's e-4W product portfolio, enabling them to cater to the growing Indian EV market effectively.”

Uno Minda aims to enhance the partnership by transitioning it into a joint venture, pending required approvals.

Nirmal K Minda, the CMD of Uno Minda Group, said, "Uno Minda is committed to leading the electric vehicle transformation across all vehicle categories. Similar to our success in e-2W, we are building a strong portfolio for e-4W. We are delighted to partner with lnovance Automotive to strengthen our EV product offerings for e-4W vehicles and accelerate India's transition to a sustainable and electrified future."

Founded in 2003, Inovance is a renowned provider of products and solutions across diverse sectors, such as general industry, intelligent elevator systems, rail transit, and new-energy vehicles (NEVs). One of its subsidiaries, Inovance Automotive, specialises in offering intelligent components and systems tailored for electric and hybrid vehicles. With a focus on supplying top Chinese and global passenger vehicle (PV) and commercial vehicle (CV) original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), Inovance Automotive has established itself as a key player in the automotive industry.

Li Juntian, the CEO of lnovance Automotive, said, "We are excited to collaborate with Uno Minda to expand our footprint in India's burgeoning EV market while developing innovative integrated electric drive units for the next generation of electric and hybrid vehicles."

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