SM Auto has signed a technical collaboration with Taiwan-based GoTech Energy Co Ltd (GTE) to design, develop and manufacture advanced battery packs and battery management systems for the Indian two-, three- and four-wheeled electric vehicle (EV) market along with the use for Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and stationary applications. Together, SM Auto & Gotech will also provide powertrain integration services.
GTE was founded in 2010 by a group of technologists. It is now a part of the $4 billion electronic giant Supreme Group of Taiwan. Other than superior battery pack designing, the company has also have proven its strength in design and manufacturing of accurate and efficient energy management systems (BMS/EMS) with cloud management systems to connect to smart charging stations / swapping stations. The technology also allows fleet operators to monitor the state of the battery pack remotely and take timely maintenance actions. We also have the capability to developed battery swapping and battery charging stations. The technology of GTE has already been proven as their battery packs are already being implemented by OEMs in Europe and Asia.
The state-of-the-art plant has the latest battery pack assembly equipment and a fully capable battery pack and BMS testing facility. The plant houses the latest automatic welding machines, charging/discharging center, and cell sorting machines.
