Napino Auto & Electronics has announced a strategic partnership with Canadian firm Enedym to develop and manufacture complete motor solutions for two-wheeler electric vehicles in India.
According to a release issued by the company, proprietary switched reluctance motors (SRM) solution, with its magnet-free technology, eliminates expensive permanent magnets & rare earth metals, which has huge dependence on China.
The technology thereby reduces the cost of propulsion motors by as much as 40% and the sourcing challenges associated with it.
These motors have high efficiency at high speeds and are suitable for operation in harsh environments and high temperatures.
Napino believes Enedym’s SRM technology will be the right alternative to conventional motor technologies and cater to the 2W powertrain, which is likely to go electric in the near term.
Vaibhav Raheja, Joint Managing Director, Napino said, “We are extremely delighted to announce our partnership with Enedym. Achieving the removal of magnets and rare earth elements in these products offers great advantage not only from a geopolitical point of view but also ensures sensible use of natural resources. ”
Naveen Kumar, Group CEO, Napino, said the partnership with Enedym places them well to be a leading technology provider for system supplies of the EV drivetrain.
On the other hand, Ali Emadi, Founder, President, and CEO, Enedym said partnering with Napino will also allow it to supply its next-generation motor technology within a massive market and offer Indian-based and global OEMs a viable manufacturing alternative to China.
Napino Group is a Tier I supplier with customers like Hero MotoCorp, Honda, Suzuki, Ola Electric, Ampere and Ather Energy, among others.