Auto components major Bharat Forge Ltd today said it has picked up a strategic stake in UK-based Tevva Motors, a provider of electric powertrain solutions for commercial vehicles, for 10 million pounds (Rs 90.30 crore).
By virtue of this investment, Bharat Forge has also acquired a license for commercialisation of the Tevva technology within India and for strengthening its research and development activities in the e-mobility space, the company said in a regulatory filing.
Tevva provides electric powertrain solutions for commercial vehicles (CV) and buses in the 7.5-14 tonne weight category.
"This is soon to be extended for the development of new CVs, especially trucks and buses," it added.
These vehicles actively and autonomously manage the use of range extender by utilising Tevva's patented software, Predictive Range Extender Management System (PREMS), to ensure only electric drive is used in low carbon zones and other city centers, the company said.
Bharat Forge Chairman and Managing Director Baba Kalyani said, "This will also bring very focused and state-of-the-art electric vehicle (EV) powertrain solutions to our customers in India and worldwide."
It has also invested in Tork Motorcycles Pvt Ltd, an electric drivetrain company, mainly focused on electric two wheelers and/or premium electric motor cycles)
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