Integrating IoT and software solutions for enhanced mobility, Eastman Auto partners with Urja Mobility to supply batteries for electric three-wheelers in India.
On Tuesday, Eastman Auto and Power Ltd (EAPL) signed an agreement with Urja Mobility in a strategic alliance aimed at supplying over 20,000 lithium-ion batteries for electric three-wheelers in India.
As part of the collaboration, Eastman will integrate Urja Mobility’s Internet of Things (IoT) and software solutions into its lithium-ion battery products. This will allow for remote monitoring and data analytics capabilities, thereby enhancing the adoption of electric mobility solutions in India’s transport sector.
Through its subsidiary, Eastman New Energy Private Limited, the company intends to further cement its position in the E-rickshaw battery market and expand its reach within the electric three-wheeler segment. The partnership will also focus on developing and deploying lithium-ion battery technology tailored for the electric vehicle (EV) industry.
Shekhar Singal, Managing Director of Eastman Auto and Power, stressed the alignment of the partnership with India’s carbon emission reduction objectives. Pankaj Chopra, Co-Founder and Director of Urja Mobility, emphasised the collaboration’s goal of providing drivers with cost-effective and dependable battery solutions.
The electric three-wheeler market in India has been experiencing consistent growth, in both passenger and commercial segments, bolstered by government initiatives aimed at promoting EVs. Schemes like the FAME II (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles) and PM E-DRIVE programme offer incentives for purchasing EVs and developing charging infrastructure.
