Hyundai First Automaker to Introduce AGM Battery Technology
Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has announced it will become the first automaker in India to equip its domestic product line-up with AMARON's Made-in-India AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) battery technology. This innovative technology will serve as an SLI (Starting, Lighting, and Ignition) battery and will be procured under HMIL's existing agreement with Amara Raja Energy & Mobility Limited (ARE&M).
HMIL plans to incorporate these indigenously manufactured AGM batteries into its models by the fourth quarter of FY 2024-2025. This initiative aligns with HMIL's commitment to localization and the introduction of locally sourced technologies for Indian consumers.
Gopalakrishnan Chathapuram Sivaramakrishnan, Whole-time Director and Chief Manufacturing Officer of HMIL, stated, “At Hyundai Motor India Limited, adopting innovative technology to exceed evolving customer expectations has been our forte. HMIL is set to become the first auto OEM in India to introduce indigenously manufactured AGM battery technology in its products”.
He emphasized that collaborating with an Indian company for this world-class technology reflects HMIL's dedication to localization and supports the Government of India's 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative.
