Sona BLW Precision Forgings has signed a technology licensing agreement with Equipmake, a UK-based technology company that has developed high-performance electric powertrains.
Equipmake's patented technology offers high power density and efficiency with high performance, making it ideal for electric cars, buses, and commercial vehicles.
Under the agreement, Equipmake will license certain patented spoke motor and inverter technology in the power range of 100kW to 440 kW to Sona Comstar to manufacture and sell EV Powertrains, subsystems, and components for electric cars, buses, commercial vehicles and off-road vehicles.
Sona Comstar will lead the business development and customer sales in India, Thailand and select South Asian countries, while Equipmake will lead the sales in the rest of the world.
Sona Comstar will exclusively manufacture EV Powertrains, sub-systems, and components, based on Equipmake's patented technology, for the target applications exclusively in India and other select markets. Sona Comstar will also manufacture and sell EV Powertrains, sub-systems, and components for the target applications to Equipmake and its global customers in other overseas markets. The companies expect the serial production of these systems to commence in 2025.
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