Tata AutoComp GY Batteries (TGY), a joint venture between Tata AutoComp Systems, India's leading auto component manufacturer, and GS YUASA International, Japan, inaugurated the manufacturing facility for valve regulated lead-acid (VRLA) batteries.
The VRLA range of batteries from TGY are precision engineered from premium grade raw materials and made in its state-of-the art manufacturing plant at Ranjangaon near Pune.
These batteries will be marketed under the brand name "Tata Green Batteries - Velocity Plus" and will be available in 3Ah, 3.5Ah and 5Ah, which are suitable for most two-wheeler brands of motorcycles and scooters/ scooterettes.
The Velocity Plus batteries by TGY are designed to give higher ignition power to ensure instant start in all weather conditions. The lead - calcium alloy ensures longer life of the batteries. These batteries are high performance, compact, lightweight, and long lasting.
The batteries are also customised for high performance bikes and scooters.
Speaking on the occasion, Ajay Tandon, MD and CEO of Tata AutoComp Systems said, "As the Indian automotive market is evolving, automotive manufacturers have to keep pace with consumer demands by upgrading their technology while matching global standards and local conditions. Tata AutoComp, along with its partners, has always tried to be at the forefront in offering cutting edge technologies to our esteemed customers."
Toru Bomoto-san, director of GS Yuasa,who flagged off the first consignment of the Velocity Plus VRLA batteries from TGY said "Our joint venture (JV) with Tata AutoComp has grown over the years and I am very happy with the progress Tata Green Batteries has made. We at GS Yuasa are committed to support this JV with latest technology to ensure that customers in India have a choice of long lasting and superior automotive batteries."
Arijit Dutta, CEO, TGY, added: "Recently the industry has seen a shift from conventional to VRLA range of batteries in the two wheeler segment. The Velocity Plus VRLA batteries from TGY are technologically superior, longer lasting, safe and designed keeping the Indian consumer's demands in mind."
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