Sterling Tech-Mobility ties up with Chinese firm to set EV component plant

An Indian and a Chinese company are partnering to open a factory in Bengaluru. They will make parts for electric vehicles. The factory will cost Rs 40 crore to build. It will create parts that are important for safety. The companies believe this will help the electric vehicle industry in India.

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Mumbai: Sterling Tech-Mobility Ltd on Monday said it will set up a manufacturing facility in collaboration with Chinese firm Kunshan GLVAC Yuantong New Energy Technology for advance high-voltage DC contactors and relays for electric and hybrid vehicles in Bengaluru at an investment of Rs 40 crore. The collaboration, which is aimed at the domestic production of these auto parts, is expected to generate Rs 250 crore in business by FY30 and Sterling Tools will bring the niche technology to manufacture and assemble HVDC contactors and relays locally at a new facility in Bengaluru, a release said. US Election 2024 US Election Result Live Updates Swing state results deciding who'll be new POTUS Trump vs Harris: Who’s winning which state? Full list Sterling Tech-Mobility Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sterling Tools while GLVACYT is 100 per cent-owned by Kunshan GuoLi Electronic Technology Co Ltd.

The development will empower Indian OEMs, tier-I companies, and other suppliers to access advanced technology right at home, building a self-reliant ecosystem for the electric vehicles (EV) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) sectors, the company said. "As the electric and hybrid vehicle markets continue to expand, it is important that we integrate the highest safety measures in the electric and hybrid vehicles through advance technological systems. We will manufacture advanced HVDC contactors and relays at our new Bengaluru facility, making them more affordable and accessible for OEMs and tier-1 companies," said Anish Agarwal , Director at Sterling Tools Limited.



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As a key player in EV components, we recognize India's immense potential in the electric vehicle market," said Li Qinghua, General Manager at GLVAC YT. Nominations for ET MSME Awards are now open. The last day to apply is November 30, 2024.

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