Ather Energy and Infineon Technologies partner to support India's EV transition
Ather Energy
, an Indian electric two-wheeler manufacturer, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with
Infineon Technologies
Asia Pacific Pte Ltd to collaborate on the development of
semiconductor technologies
for India's electric vehicle (EV) sector. The agreement was signed in Seoul, South Korea.
The partnership will focus on the integration of semiconductor solutions to improve the performance and reliability of light electric vehicles (LEVs) and related infrastructure, including
charging systems
. Infineon will supply technologies such as microcontrollers and automotive sensors, which Ather will incorporate into its vehicle designs.
Supporting EV adoption goals
Swapnil Jain, Executive Director and CTO, Ather Energy, said, "Infineon's leadership in semiconductors and system solutions brings deep expertise that aligns with our engineering-first approach. Our partnership with Infineon gives us access to advanced technologies that can help us improve key systems, from charging to safety and explore ways to reduce system complexity and cost. We're looking forward to seeing how this collaboration can help us push the boundaries, not just for our products, but for the larger EV ecosystem in India.'
Peter Schaefer, Executive Vice President and Chief Sales Officer Automotive at Infineon, added, 'India is one of the fastest-growing EV markets globally, and electric two-wheelers are at the heart of this transformation. We are thrilled to partner with Ather Energy to enable the next generation of sustainable mobility solutions. Our advanced SiC and GaN technologies will help drive energy-efficient and high-performance electric vehicles. This partnership will foster innovation that contributes meaningfully to India's ambitious objective to reach a 30 percent sales share for EVs by 2030.'
The collaboration will also explore sensing and safety systems aimed at improving user safety and overall system functionality. The technologies under development are intended to support the broader goals of accessibility and sustainability in India's EV sector.
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