Valeo Inaugurates New Electric Powertrain Manufacturing Line in Pune, India
ヴァレオは2026年3月28日にインド・プネ工場で電動パワートレイン製造ラインの稼働を開始しました。この新ラインでは、マヒンドラの「Born Electric」プラットフォーム向けにモーター、インバーター、減速機を統合した3-in-1 e-Axleを生産します。ヴァレオは1997年からインドで事業を展開し、6カ所の生産拠点と2カ所のR&Dセンターを持ち、7,500人以上の従業員を擁しています。この投資はヴァレオの戦略プラン「Elevate 2028」の一環であり、インドでの現地生産と技術提供能力を強化します。
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On Saturday, March 28, Valeo celebrated the inauguration of a new state-of-the-art manufacturing line dedicated to electric powertrain systems at its Pune plant, attended by Mr. Velusamy R, President of Mahindra & Mahindra's Automotive Business, and Xavier Dupont, CEO of Valeo Power Division.
Valeo has been selected as the supplier of electric powertrains for Mahindra's new "Born Electric" platform. At its Pune plant, equipped with advanced manufacturing capabilities, Valeo will produce a 3-in-1 e-Axle that integrates the motor, inverter, and reducer into a compact and efficient system, which will be installed in new models. This advanced e-Axle, developed and manufactured in India, will provide high efficiency, optimized performance, and enhanced reliability, serving as a crucial component for realizing next-generation electric mobility. Valeo's latest generation motor technology is utilized in this integrated 3-in-1 e-Axle.
Xavier Dupont, CEO of Valeo Power Division, stated: "India is a key region in Valeo's strategic plan 'Elevate 2028.' This investment in Pune underscores the Group's commitment to advancing local production of advanced technologies in India. By locally producing the highly integrated 3-in-1 e-Axle system, Valeo strengthens its ability to provide advanced technology to its customers and contributes to India's transition to safer and more sustainable mobility."
Jayakumar G, President of Valeo India, commented: "The commissioning of this line marks a significant milestone in Valeo's journey in India. The new e-Axle manufacturing line in Pune is a crucial step in our growth strategy. It reflects our commitment to providing advanced technological solutions close to our customers. We are proud to develop and manufacture this e-Axle for Mahindra's Born Electric vehicles and contribute to the growth of India's EV ecosystem."
This line, located within Valeo's Pune plant in Lonikand, features advanced manufacturing capabilities designed to achieve high levels of precision, efficiency, and quality in electric powertrain systems. It consists of automated production lines for U-pin or hairpin winding stator assembly, reducer assembly, inverter manufacturing, and final e-Axle assembly. These lines incorporate advanced automation, precise assembly processes, and stringent quality control systems, supported by complete digitalization and end-to-end traceability.
Valeo in India
Valeo has been operating in India since 1997. The Group has six production sites in Chennai, Pune, Sanand, and Gurgaon, and global R&D centers in Chennai and Bangalore. Valeo employs over 7,500 people in India, with more than 50% being engineers contributing to global research, development, and production activities.
Valeo has been selected as the supplier of electric powertrains for Mahindra's new "Born Electric" platform. At its Pune plant, equipped with advanced manufacturing capabilities, Valeo will produce a 3-in-1 e-Axle that integrates the motor, inverter, and reducer into a compact and efficient system, which will be installed in new models. This advanced e-Axle, developed and manufactured in India, will provide high efficiency, optimized performance, and enhanced reliability, serving as a crucial component for realizing next-generation electric mobility. Valeo's latest generation motor technology is utilized in this integrated 3-in-1 e-Axle.
Xavier Dupont, CEO of Valeo Power Division, stated: "India is a key region in Valeo's strategic plan 'Elevate 2028.' This investment in Pune underscores the Group's commitment to advancing local production of advanced technologies in India. By locally producing the highly integrated 3-in-1 e-Axle system, Valeo strengthens its ability to provide advanced technology to its customers and contributes to India's transition to safer and more sustainable mobility."
Jayakumar G, President of Valeo India, commented: "The commissioning of this line marks a significant milestone in Valeo's journey in India. The new e-Axle manufacturing line in Pune is a crucial step in our growth strategy. It reflects our commitment to providing advanced technological solutions close to our customers. We are proud to develop and manufacture this e-Axle for Mahindra's Born Electric vehicles and contribute to the growth of India's EV ecosystem."
This line, located within Valeo's Pune plant in Lonikand, features advanced manufacturing capabilities designed to achieve high levels of precision, efficiency, and quality in electric powertrain systems. It consists of automated production lines for U-pin or hairpin winding stator assembly, reducer assembly, inverter manufacturing, and final e-Axle assembly. These lines incorporate advanced automation, precise assembly processes, and stringent quality control systems, supported by complete digitalization and end-to-end traceability.
Valeo in India
Valeo has been operating in India since 1997. The Group has six production sites in Chennai, Pune, Sanand, and Gurgaon, and global R&D centers in Chennai and Bangalore. Valeo employs over 7,500 people in India, with more than 50% being engineers contributing to global research, development, and production activities.