Hyundai To Equip Cars With Made-In-India AGM Battery Technology
Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) will begin using Made-in-India Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) batteries from Amara Raja Energy & Mobility Limited in its vehicles. The technology offers enhanced battery performance and supports localization efforts.
Hyundai To Equip Cars With Made-In-India AGM Battery Technology
Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), is gearing upto use AMARON’s Made-in-India AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) battery technology its domestic product line-up. These batteries will be used as an SLI (Starting, Lighting and Ignition) battery and it will be procured under HMIL’s existing procurement agreement with Amara Raja Energy & Mobility Limited (ARE&M), a comprehensive solutions provider in the energy and mobility space.
AGM batteries have shown higher durability compared to conventional Complete Maintenance Free (CMF) batteries in testing. They also operate across a wider temperature range, making them suitable for varied driving conditions in India.
Key Features of AGM Batteries
- Energy Efficiency: AGM batteries support faster charging and accommodate higher electrical loads.
- Reduced Maintenance Needs: The batteries have low self-discharge rates and require minimal upkeep.
- Impact on Costs and Emissions: Local production reduces import dependency, lowering costs and carbon emissions.
Alignment with Indian Standards
AGM batteries comply with Real Driving Emission (RDE) norms after extensive testing at Hyundai’s R&D center in South Korea. This ensures their suitability for Indian regulations and market requirements.
Gopalakrishnan Chathapuram Sivaramakrishnan, Whole-time Director and Chief Manufacturing Officer - HMIL said, “At Hyundai Motor India Limited, adopting innovative technology to exceed the ever-evolving customer expectations has been our forte. HMIL is poised to become the first auto OEM in India to introduce indigenously manufactured AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) battery technology in its products, made by Amara Raja Energy & Mobility Limited. Besides, working with an Indian company for this world-class technology is a true testament to HMIL’s commitment towards localization, well aligned with the Government of India’s ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative.”
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