PV Clean Mobility Technologies Pvt Ltd is a joint venture, merged from an Indian-based leading manufacturer of advanced auto components for the progressive automobile industry - Padmini VNA Mechatronics, and German automotive supplier for drivetrain and powertrain technologies - Vitesco Technologies. The company is based in Gurugram, India.
The goal of this joint venture is to build a local supplier that can provide superior technical leadership while using Vitesco's global and Padmini VNA's local strengths. In other words, PV Clean Mobility Technologies Pvt. Ltd. combines Vitesco Technologies\' strengths in technology leadership, global experience, system knowledge, and product expertise with Padmini VNA Mechatronics\' strengths in local R&D and testing setups, lean and efficient manufacturing along with rapid design & development, and a vast supply chain to create Indian-based suppliers that serve the Indian market.
This JV was formed on the 2nd of July 2020, with a commitment to deliver and provide flexibility along with a customized approach to customers in the Indian market for high technology products in order to satisfy their needs and design, manufacture and sell world-class quality, best-in-class products. PV Clean Mobility Techbnologies\' advanced systems and components for electric, hybrid, and combustion engines make today's transportation clean, efficient, and affordable. Our product portfolio includes thermal management, fuel management, and actuators. We have fast prototyping capabilities in-house; the company uses smart concepts like scalability and adaptability to satisfy the demands of autos, commercial vehicles, two-wheeled transportation, and novel mobility ideas. Being an innovation-driven company, we also look at growth potential in the automobile sector in the subcontinent which is driven by clean and efficient propulsion technologies.
Founded in 2005, Padmini VNA is one of the market leaders in the innovation and manufacturing of cutting-edge emission reduction auto-components for the automobile industry
Since its inception, Padmini VNA has made significant contributions to the auto-components sector with its innovative products that are designed and engineered for efficiency and quality with an emphasis on contributing to a greener planet.
With a wide range of product offerings across ICE, Hybrid and Battery Electric Vehicles, we address the passenger car, commercial vehicles, two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and tractor segments.
Founded in 2019, Vitesco Technologies is a leading international developer and manufacturer of state-of-the-art powertrain technologies for sustainable mobility, with system solutions and components for electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. The company aims to develop innovative, efficient electrification technologies for all types of vehicle. The product portfolio of Vitesco Technologies includes 48-volt electrification solutions, electric drives, and power electronics for hybrid and battery-electric vehicles. It also manufactures high quality, highly trusted electronic controls, sensors and actuators as well as solutions for exhaust after-treatment.
PV Clean Mobility Technologies is an amalgamation of the core capabilities of Vitesco Technologies and the extensive experience of Padmini VNA Mechatronics. Through the joint venture PV Clean Mobility Technologies will be targeting all automotive manufacturers in India, aiming to become their partner of choice using the existing legacy and know-how of Padmini VNA and Vitesco Technologies.
Vitesco Technologies and Padmini VNA Mechatronics partnered after seeing India's significant development potential, which is driven by the demand for clean, efficient, and economical propulsion technologies, as well as the ideal performance that the latter business has been delivering to its clients. PV Clean Mobility Technologies was created to serve the Indian client base in order to provide the best level of support to Indian OEMs through the use of the Indian supply chain. We wish to bring global product technological competency and world quality standards to India, as well as a cost-effective platform.
The two partners are also working together with their local customers to increase vehicle efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. In addition, with this joint venture and the combined expertise of the two leaders in the automotive sector, Vitesco Technologies and Padmini VNA Mechatronics will be able to provide all customers with optimal support on-site.
"Both companies have a long tradition of producing first-class products and the best quality standards. Together we are pursuing the mission of shaping the future of clean mobility. We see this as part of our responsibility to society and as a reliable partner for our customers".
“Our commitment to clean air is fully aligned tolocal legislative norms. Apart from that our “in the market, for the market”- strategy ensures that our powertrain technologies are affordable for local markets. We are excited to work with all leading automotive manufacturers in India as their partner of choice through this joint venture”
“With this joint venture, we are able to provide our customers with optimal support on-site. In order to meet local requirements in the best possible way, for example with regard to design and development lead times, we are bundling our strengths in a lean company that can act agile and flexible”
To be a partner in the acceleration of clean mobility solutions
Deliver solutions that are technologically and economically compelling and assist customers in accelerating the movement to clean mobility, while ensuring environmental sustainability, stellar returns to shareholders and an incredible wokplace for employees.
PV CLEAN MOBILITY TECHNOLOGIES is Driven by Purpose of Innovating for a Sustainable automotive future, Localising Global Technologies for Selfreliance, Prioritise Quality, and Deliver cost-effective solutions for clean and efficient propuksion in the subcontinent
Gurugram, India-based PV Clean Mobility Technologies is a joint venture, between India-based leading manufacturer of advanced auto components for the automobile industry — Padmini VNA Mechatronics and international supplier for modern drive technologies for sustainnable mobility — Germany-based Vitesco Technologies.
The company says the joint venture was formed in 2020 with a commitment to deliver world-class technical solutions to customers in India and globally. Ananda Reddy, CEO, PV Clean Mobility Technologies shares his thoughts on how the company’s state-of-the-art technical capabilities can help deliver world-class quality, best-in-class customised products for electric, hybrid, and combustion engines for discerning customers.
PV Clean Mobility’s core product area has been ICE powertrains. How do you plan to mitigate impact from new technologies like EVs and fuel-cell vehicles? What are the plans to foray in these segments?
PV Clean Mobility Technologies’ portfolio for ICE solutions has been dominating the overall share of business, Fuel Delivery Modules contributes a significant share to our overall revenue and this business is still growing for us. However, our efforts have always been to focus on new technology development and upgradation to sustain the business growth. We are investing in products like Electric Actuator, Electronic Throttle Control Valve, Low Pressure EGR Valve and a few others.
What solutions are you offering for EVs?
We have developed new solutions for Hybrids and Electric Vehicles like Electric Water Pump and Coolant Flow Control Valves and Temperature Sensors. We are offering advanced technology solutions at highly competitive quality and cost. We have already partnered with a few OEMs for smart Thermal Management solutions for the Battery and Traction cooling systems. I personally see a huge potential of growth for the Thermal Management solutions in Hybrids and EVs. Also, we are in advanced development for alternative fuels for future powertrain technologies. So, I would say the pie is already shared among these segments and the business will grow with the market adaptation of these powertrain technologies
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According to Anurag Garg, managing director and country head, Vitesco Technologies India, and Board member, PV Clean Mobility Technologies, “Our commitment to clean air is fully aligned to the local legislative norms. Apart from that our ‘in the market, for the market’ strategy ensures that our powertrain technologies are affordable for local markets. We are excited to work with all leading automotive manufacturers in India as their partner of choice through this joint venture.
“India offers strong growth opportunities driven by the need for clean, efficient and affordable propulsion technologies," added Peter Biber, head of business development and strategy, sensing and actuation business unit, Vitesco Technologies, and Board
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Padmini VNA Mechatronics, a leading manufacturing company of mechatronic components for the automobile industry, has signed an agreement with Vitesco Technologies, a leading international developer and manufacturer of powertrain technologies for sustainable mobility, to create a joint venture – PV Clean Mobility Technologies. The JV will develop, market, and distribute Hybrid & EV Products and Thermal Management Systems in India and globally
Commenting on the new joint venture, Mr. Kabir Bhandari, Managing Director, Padmini VNA Mechatronics said, “In addition to addressing BS-VI driven growth opportunities in India, both organizations have a mutual tradition of innovating and manufacturing best in class products focused with a mission of accelerating the future of clean mobility, as part of our responsibility to society.”As businesses around the world put an increased amount of effort to drive sustainability and eco-friendliness, the automotive industry, which is one of the key pillars of the global economic framework, is accelerating innovation and adoption of clean mobility solutions for a greener tomorrow. While it has been a highly debatable subject so far, electric mobility does seem to be the pinnacle of a zero-tailpipe-emissions transportation world, with the journey to implement advanced technologies
Mr. Prakash Bhalekar, CEO, Padmini VNA Mechatronics added: “Creating this JV in midst of a pandemic and in the midst of the transformation to BS6, stretched teams on both sides very hard. It took exceptional commitment, discipline and creativity to put everything together in the set timeline and in adherence to all the internal and external requirements at both companies. We hope that these attributes are reflected in the way we serve our customers and in how we blend the best of both partners into a successful partnership.”
PV Clean Mobility wholeheartedly promises to rise as a leading developer in the automotive market and is future-ready for the upcoming projects. Through these projects, it seeks to provide the best customer experience with its ground-breaking research & development, high-quality assembly, and new test methods.
Vitesco Technologies has partnered Padmini VNA Mechatronics for setting up a 50:50 joint venture for select powertrain technology solutions that meet the new BS-VI emission norms for domestic market
Germany-based Vitesco Technologies has partnered Padmini VNA Mechatronics for setting up a 50:50 joint venture company for select powertrain technology solutions that meet the new BS-VI emission standard for domestic market.
The product range of the new joint entity 'PV Clean Mobility Technologies' will be focusing on sensors and actuators, as well as fuel delivery modules for passenger cars, commercial vehicles as well as two-wheeler markets, a release said.
The aim of forging a partnership is to create an outstanding local supplier for the Indian automotive market by combining strengths and expertise in joint solutions for clean drive systems.
Besides, it will also open up major growth opportunities for both the companies, the release added.
Vitesco Technologies is a leading international developer and manufacturer of powertrain technologies for sustainable mobility, with system solutions and components for electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles.
The new company 'PV Clean Mobility Technologies' will offer selected powertrain technologies for the Indian market that meet the new emission standard Bharat Stage VI, Vitesco Technologies said in a release.
This not only opens up major growth opportunities for both companies. They are also working hand in hand with their local customers to increase vehicle efficiency and reduce emissions," the automotive supplier said.
Anurag Garg, head of Vitesco Technologies India and board member of the joint venture explained: "Our commitment to clean air is fully aligned to local legislative norms. Apart from that our "in the market, for the market"- strategy ensures that our powertrain technologies are affordable for local markets. We are excited to working with all leading automotive manufacturers in India as their partner of choice through this joint venture."
As per the company the aim is to create an outstanding local supplier for the Indian automotive market by combining strengths and expertise in joint solutions for clean drive systems.
Both partners have a 50 percent share in the joint venture, which will be based in Gurugram, India.
While the new JV company will see a standalone manufacturing facility, it will only get set up over the period of the next 12 months at an acquired land parcel in Gurgaon. In the meanwhile, however, the supplies will commence by leveraging the existing operations of both the partners.
According to Prakash Bhalekar, president and CEO, Padmini VNA Mechatronics, and director, PV Clean Mobility Technologies, “Vitesco has been our customer for a long time and we had an existing business relationship with them. We thought we could do a lot more by doing a strategic partnership.”
partnership.” “To start off, we are using our existing operations. A part of Padmini’s as well as Vitesco’s operations are carved out and we have put that to be the initial PV Clean Mobility Technologies business. We will use that base to grow further,” he added.
The supplies of fuel delivery modules and sensors would initially be taken care by Vitesco Technologies, while Padmini VNA Mechatronics will provide throttle bodies, intake and exhaust actuators
Headquartered in Regensburg, Germany, Vitesco Technologies is an international developer and manufacturer of state-of-the-art powertrain technologies for sustainable mobility. Padmini VNA Mechatronics, set up in 1991, is a leading manufacturer of automotive components in India, with a wide range of high-efficiency products such as EGR valves, throttle bodies, vacuum pumps, and fuel delivery modules among others for passenger car, commercial vehicle, two-wheeler, three-wheeler as well as tractor applications.
The partnership aims to create a strong local entity to cater to the domestic market by combining strengths and expertise in joint solutions for clean drive systems. Both partners have a 50 percent share in the joint venture, which will be based in Gurgaon
According to Anurag Garg, managing director and country head, Vitesco Technologies India, and Board member, PV Clean Mobility Technologies, “Our commitment to clean air is fully aligned to the local legislative norms. Apart from that our ‘in the market, for the market’ strategy ensures that our powertrain technologies are affordable for local markets. We are excited to work with all leading automotive manufacturers in India as their partner of choice through this joint venture.”
BS VI emission norms, which have come into force since April 2020, are bound to create huge demand for locally developed powertrain solutions which the Indo-German JV is banking on.
New Indo-German JV to both offer select powertrain technologies that meet Bharat Stage VI norms and cater to passenger car, commercial vehicle and two-wheeler OEMs.
As businesses around the world put an increased amount of effort to drive sustainability and eco-friendliness, the automotive industry, which is one of the key pillars of the global economic framework, is accelerating innovation and adoption of clean mobility solutions for a greener tomorrow. While it has been a highly debatable subject so far, electric mobility does seem to be the pinnacle of a zero-tailpipe-emissions transportation world, with the journey to implement advanced technologies
that aim to curb vehicular emissions already having begun internationally. To drive innovation and enable progress in the clean mobility space,two leading component manufacturers have struck an alliance which aims to harness their individual capabilities and drive into the future.On July 31, Gurgaonbased Padmini VNA Mechatronics and the sensing and actuation business unit of Vitesco Technologies, the powertrain arm of global Tier 1 giant Continental,announced a joint venture partnership
