Yamaha’s Future Plans For Electric Mobility In India
The Japanese manufacturer is looking to enter the EV space in India
The Japanese manufacturer is looking to enter the EV space in India
While Yamaha is well known for its petrol-powered motorcycles in India the same can’t be said about its EV offerings. That might just change soon because Yamaha is now conducting a feasibility study and evaluating the chances of launching electric two-wheelers in India.
Yamaha Motor R&D India MD Yasuo Ishihara opines that it isn’t difficult to transfer some of Yamaha’s internationally sold electric vehicles to India and that EVs cannot completely replace the current petrol-powered vehicles. Traditional internal combustion engines get the dough for Yamaha two-wheelers in India and the brand is working on developing more efficient engines for the future.
Apart from launching e-scooters and motorcycles, Yamaha is also assessing future investments in power units and batteries with other partners for infrastructure development. Back in 2019, Japan’s big four--Yamaha, Kawasaki, Honda and Suzuki--announced their collaborative effort to introduce a replaceable battery system. Moreover, having a well-developed infrastructure will help in reducing range anxiety.
The Indian auto industry is expected to have 30% electric fleet by 2030. However, it is yet to be cemented as the pandemic has been causing a noticeable delay.
Source: PTI
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