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Valeo and Omega Seiki join hands to accelerate two and three wheelers electrification in India


Valeo, the world leader in automotive electrification technology, and Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM), part of Anglian Omega Group, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), through which Valeo , will provide the electric powertrains for OSM Vehicle Range.

Valeo will provide its 48V electric powertrain system (reducer, integrated Motor and Inverter) along
with the Powertrain Control Unit for Omega Seiki Mobility cargo three-wheelers “Rage+ and Rage+
Frost”. In addition, Valeo’s engineers will provide the technology integration support to help Omega
Seiki Mobility to go to the market quickly. Valeo and Omega Seiki Mobility will further collaborate for
the upcoming vehicle models to be manufactured by the company in India.

Valeo, pioneer and world leader in 48V affordable systems, launched, in 2020, fully integrated compact
48V electric powertrain system in India to aid affordable electrification for small mobility vehicles – two
and three wheelers, that are extensively used for first and last mile connectivity in the country.
Commenting on the partnership, Mr. Jayakumar G, Group President, Valeo India, said, “As a
technology company, Valeo develops innovative solutions to reduce CO2 emissions. Omega Seiki will
benefit from our deep understanding of not only the electrification technologies, but also the unique
needs of integrating electric powertrain in the small mobility format of vehicles. I am positive that
Valeo’s advanced technologies, our strong engineering combined with manufacturing expertise in
India will help us to strengthen our partnership and succeed together in this rapidly growing segment.
I thank Omega Seiki leadership for having decided to pursue this journey along with Valeo for greener
mobility solutions”.

While signing MoU with Valeo Mr. Uday Narang, Chairman, Omega Seiki Mobility said “We are
thrilled to partner with Valeo. Anglian Omega Group believes in providing solutions. When we began
our journey in the Automotive domain our main goal was to reduce emissions and carbon footprint to
provide a sustainable future, greener air and responsible mobility solutions for the generations to
come. The alliance with Valeo, one of the world leaders in the automotive industry is a perfect match
for us. This association will allow us to address the core issue of reducing carbon load in the
atmosphere, along with providing a sustainable solution for our product line-up.”

“Omega Seiki Mobility is taking a holistic approach to not only provide innovative technology in the
vehicles but also deliver high performance vehicles at reasonable running cost via State-of-the-art
internal R&D and alliances. Omega Seiki Mobility and Valeo, one such partnership where we share the
same ideologies of delivering the world with smart technologies and products for green mobility. We
look forward to having a long and fruitful innings with Valeo” further added Mr. Narang.
Valeo is an automotive supplier, partner to all automakers worldwide. As a technology company,
Valeo proposes innovative products and systems that contribute to the reduction of CO2 emissions
and to the development of intuitive driving. In 2020, the Group generated sales of 16.4 billion
euros and invested 12% of its original equipment sales in Research and Development. At
December 31, 2020, Valeo had 187 plants, 20 research centers, 43 development centers and
15 distribution platforms, and employed 110,300 people in 33 countries worldwide.

As a world leader in automotive electrification technology, Valeo offers both low and high voltage
solutions and its technologies power all types of vehicles from two – and three -wheel urban vehicles
to premium sedans and SUVs. Through the Valeo Siemens eAutomotive joint venture, Valeo is the
world number one in high-voltage i.e., greater than 60V systems for electric vehicles. In India, Valeo
produces electric powertrain from its manufacturing facility in Pune, Maharashtra.
Omega Seiki Mobility, which has its EV manufacturing plant in Faridabad, launched its first electric
three-wheeler in the country in early 2020 and the company aims to become a complete mobility
solutions provider in the three-wheeler and two-wheeler market.
“Powertrain is the most important part of an EV. With a global technology leader like Valeo on board,
we would be providing our customers with new generation powertrains which are efficient, use latest
technologies in motors, electronics & IOT, at the same time are cost effective too. That is the essence
of a disruptive technology. We are very excited to be working with Valeo to introduce new range of
powertrains in Indian market” says Dr. Deb Mukherji MD of Omega Seiki Mobility.

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