Saietta VNA has developed a new Radial Flux Technology (RFT) electronic motor for three-wheelers.

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Updated On: 31-Oct-2022 11:57 AM

The Padmini VNA company stated today that it is building a new state-of-the-art plant in Delhi-NCR to manufacture axial flux technology (AFT) and radial flux technology (RFT) electric motors for electric three-wheelers.

Saietta VNA has designed a new eMotor exclusively for the Indian market and is currently building a high-tech eDrive production plant in Delhi. The company has manufactured a new Radial Flux Technology (RFT) electronic motor for light two- and three-wheelers.

Saietta VNA, a joint venture between Saietta Group plc (Saietta) and Padmini VNA, is carrying out its 'Make in India' strategy, with plans to begin volume manufacturing of eDrive (electric drive) in the nation by 2023.

The Padmini VNA company stated today that it is building a new state-of-the-art plant in Delhi-NCR to manufacture axial flux technology (AFT) and radial flux technology (RFT) electric motors for electric three-wheelers. The exterior of the plant is already in the first quarter of 2022. The tooling and equipment installation will commence in the first quarter of 2023.

It has also appointed a new managing director to oversee the joint venture's commercial and technical activities, as well as a new non-executive director with considerable Indian market knowledge.

With a portfolio of technology geared for rapid integration into a wide range of vehicles and marine craft, Saietta Group Plc is a specialist in providing adaptable eDrive solutions for electric vehicles. The UK-based company is working with a variety of customers to decarbonize mobility to help clean up the air in the world's largest cities.

Saietta VNA has also appointed Pradumna Walimbe as its new CEO, who will oversee the company's operations in India. He has extensive experience in the global light transportation industry, which has proven important to the company's strategic approach to new and high-growth markets. Dr Sesha Bhagavathula is also on the Board of Directors as a non-executive director.

Dr Bhagavatula has a successful career in the Indian automotive business, and he joined the Saietta Group in 2021. Dr Bhagavatula has worked with Ashok Leyland Group, Great Wall Motor Company, Daimler Trucks, and Daimler Chrysler AG.

Saietta Group is the early adopter of e-mobility technologies that understood the importance of India's fast-expanding transportation sector. The company is delivering a portfolio of off-the-shelf e-Drive solutions that are ideal for the market and, more importantly, will be built in India, for India.

"We are delighted to be at the forefront of clean e-mobility technology with Saietta. We give Indian car manufacturers with access to industry-leading e-Drive components through Saietta VNA, and we invest in high-quality manufacturing capabilities and procedures in India. By 2030, the market opportunity is expected to be over $206 billion," stated Kabir Bhandari, Managing Director of Padmini VNA.

Saietta VNA claims to provide a variety of off-the-shelf e-Drive light-duty solutions to vehicle manufacturers in India. These solutions will help them in meeting the rapidly expanding need for clean and sustainable mobility in major cities.

The RFT85-65 was designed specifically for the Indian market by the Saietta Light Duty e-Drive (LDE) team in collaboration with Saietta VNA. The tiny air-cooled unit provides 4kW of continuous power at 48V and has appealing attributes of lightweight and efficiency. The engine can be fully integrated with the power electronics and transmission of the Saietta.

About Saietta VNA

Saietta VNA is a collaboration between the Saietta Group, a global leader in Axial Flux Technology (AFT) electric motors, and Padmini VNA, one of India's leading Tier-1 auto component suppliers. Saietta Group PLC is a multinational corporation that designs and manufactures full powertrains for electric vehicles (EVs) on land and at sea, ranging from scooters to buses.

About Padmini VNA

PVNA, founded in 2005 with a strong emphasis on innovation and sustainability, has effectively established itself as the go-to name for environmentally friendly vehicle components. With cutting-edge production and R&D facilities in India, it has put 'Made in India' auto components on the global map, becoming well-known for its technological capabilities and quality manufacturing all over the world.

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