PUNE, JANUARY 24, 2020 (GPN): Tata AutoComp Systems, India’s leading auto-component conglomerate has signed a Joint Venture with Prestolite Electric Beijing, China to Design, Engineer, Manufacture and Supply Powertrain Solutions for the Indian Electric Vehicle market. Prestolite Electric is owned by the Broad Ocean Motor Group, China which also owns Shanghai E-Drive Solutions. The JVC will have access to technologies for various Powertrain products like Motors, Controllers as well as Integrated Drivetrain (Integrated Motor, Inverter and Transmission).

Tata AutoComp’s offerings to the emerging EV segment now include Motors, Controllers, Integrated Drivetrain (Integrated Motor, Inverter and Reducer), Battery Pack, BMS, Battery Thermal Management System, Batter Cooling Plates, Inverter Cooling modules, Chillers, E- Compressors, Radiators as well as EV Chargers required to charge the electric vehicle.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Arvind Goel (MD & CEO Tata AutoComp Systems Limited) said: “Tata AutoComp has always been on the forefront in introducing new technologies in India. We are pleased to partner with the Broad Ocean Motor Group through Prestolite Electric Beijing and Shanghai E-Drive as they have the latest technology and are amongst the top players in Powertrain products for Electric Vehicles. Through this JV, we will serve all segments of the EV industry from 2 & 3 wheelers, Passenger Vehicles, Commercial Vehicles and Buses.”

Mr. Charles Lu (Chairman Broad Ocean Motor Group, China) said: “We are glad to partner with Tata AutoComp Systems Limited, a leading auto-component conglomerate in India. Through Tata AutoComp, we wish to serve the emerging Electric Vehicle market in India and are committed to support the JVC with latest technologies.” ENDS

About Tata AutoComp Systems Limited:

Tata AutoComp Systems Limited (Tata AutoComp), promoted by the Tata Group, provides products and services to the Indian and Global automotive OEMs as well as Tier 1 suppliers. Tata AutoComp has own capabilities in Automotive Interior & Exterior Plastics, Composites, Sheet Metal Stampings as well as Engineering and Supply Chain. Tata AutoComp has 10 joint ventures in partnership with leading companies from the Global Auto Component Industry through which it manufactures and markets automotive components and systems like engine cooling solutions, automotive batteries, rear view mirrors, command systems, HVAC, exhaust and emission control systems, seating systems, Batter Pack, Battery Cooling System, Battery Management System, Motors, Controllers, Integrated Drivetrain (Integrated Motor, Inverter and Reducer), EV Chargers and electronic solutions for passenger and commercial vehicles as well as suspensions for heavy commercial vehicles. Tata AutoComp has 36 manufacturing facilities spread across India and 9 facilities spread across North America, Latin America, Europe and China. (www.tataautocomp.com) ENDS

About Broad Ocean Group: Broad Ocean Group is located in Zhongshan, Guangdong Province, beside the South China Sea. Founded in 2000, Broad-Ocean Motor is committed to providing global customers with safe, environment-friendly and efficient solutions for motor drive system. At present, Broad-Ocean Motor owns “National Engineering Lab for EV – Broad-Ocean Motor Electric Drive Lab” and “UL Safety Certification Lab”. It has won a series of honors, including Famous Trademark of Guangdong, Brand-name Product of Guangdong, Project under National Torch Program, Guangdong IPR Demonstration Enterprise, and Guangdong Innovation Enterprise and Enterprise Exempt from Export Inspection. Broad-Ocean Motor has majority and minority shares in 18 companies, including Broad-Ocean EV, Hubei Huiyang Electric Appliance, Broad-Ocean Motor (Hong Kong), Broad-Ocean Motor LLC. (US), Broad-Ocean Motor Technologies LLC (US), BAW Broad-Ocean Motor (JV), Wuhu GNR (JV), Ningbo Co-star (JV), Shanghai E-Drive and Prestolite Electric.

As an excellent global supplier of small and special electric machines, Broad-Ocean Motor serves dozens of customers in five continents around the globe with the annual production capacity of more than 50 million motors for various purposes. Broad-Ocean Motor owns ISO9001, ISO14001 and TS16949 certification, and all of its products have CCC certification and exported products have UL, CSA, VDE, TUV, CE and other certifications respectively. As of the end of 2012, Broad-Ocean Motor has owned more than 540 authorized patents and over 100 registered trademarks. ENDS