Electric Vehicle manufacturer Omega Seiki Mobility has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Honda Power Pack Energy India for availing swappable batteries for its vehicles.
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As per this tie-up, Honda Power Pack Energy India, a subsidiary of Japan’s Honda Motor Co., Limited, will provide Omega Seiki Mobility with swappable batteries and establish a network of quick interchange stations in Tier-1 cities across India.
Battery swapping is expected to lead to eradication of range anxiety, lowering of EV prices.
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Uday Narang, Founder and Chairman of Omega Seiki Mobility said, “In joining forces with Honda Power Pack Energy India, we embark on a thrilling journey towards reshaping India’s electric mobility landscape. The swappable battery technology represents a paradigm shift, offering unparalleled efficiency and environmental advantages.”
“It perfectly aligns with our vision of rapid, clean, and accessible electric transportation. This partnership is not just about mobility; it’s about empowerment, innovation, and a greener, more promising future for all of India,” he added.
Mr. Narang said in the next two years, his company intends to implement Honda e:Swap Technology in more than 10,000 vehicles in the passenger and cargo segments.
Tomohide Haraguchi, vice-president of Technology and OEM development, Honda Power Pack Energy India said, “The lithium-ion battery technology and know-how that Honda has cultivated over many years in the global 4-wheeler market were concentrated in this swappable battery pack called Honda Mobile Power Pack e:. This safe and reliable lithium-ion battery pack offering will surely accelerate the expansion of Omega Seiki Mobility’s sales expansion of innovative electric vehicles.”