Sona Comstar and Equipmake collaborate

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Ltd. (Sona Comstar) has inked a technical licencing agreement with Equipmake, a technology firm from the UK. As a highperformance electric powertrain, its proprietary technology is claimed to offer higher power density and efficiency. Its performance makes it apt for electric cars, buses, and commercial vehicles. According to the terms of the agreement, Equipmake will licence certain proprietary spoke motor and inverter technologies in the power range of 100-440 kW to Sona Comstar for Sona Comstar to in turn produce and distribute EV powertrains, sub-systems and components including for off-road vehicles. Commenting on the partnership, Sat Mohan Gupta, Chief Executive Officer of Motor Business at Sona Comstar, said, “This is yet another step towards our commitment to offering innovative solutions to drive faster adoption of electric mobility in India and globally.” Sona Comstar will lead the business in India, Thailand and select South Asian countries, while Equipmake will cover the rest of the markets.