Greaves Cotton ties up with two others for 3-wheeler engines

Engineering major Greaves Cotton today said it has inked a pact with MLR Auto and Continental Engines to develop engines for three wheelers.

The partnership aims at developing a new generation of powertrains for three-wheelers, catering to both passenger and cargo mobility solutions.

The new engine would comply with BS VI emission norms using diesel, petrol, CNG as well as electric-powered solutions for last mile transportation, Greaves Cotton said in a statement.

The company said it has been investing in the market and building capabilities as Indian automotive market is gearing up for a technological, regulatory and business model disruption by 2020.
 

It is working to meet the demand for fuel agnostic, future ready solutions for the three-wheeler and small four- wheeler meant for last mile transportation market using a range of fuels including diesel, petrol, CNG and electric, the company added.

Last week, the company had inked a pact with three- wheeler manufacturer Atul Auto to jointly develop power train solutions to meet BS VI norms.