Mahindra & Mahindra Restricted (M&M) has introduced Mahle with a “Particular Appreciation Award” for its Clever Thermal Administration System (ITMS), developed for M&M’s first battery electrical car (BEV) platforms—XUV 9e and BE 6.
The ITMS was designed to satisfy regional market situations, with elements produced domestically. The system options an clever management technique and software program that handle inside and battery temperature and cooling module airflow. Mahle reported that this has led to a 15–20 per cent discount in electrical compressor energy consumption with out affecting car consolation, in comparison with reference fashions.
Jumana Al-Sibai, Member of the Mahle Group Administration Board for Thermal and Fluid Techniques, mentioned, “I’m very happy with our staff in India. M&M honoured the good cooperation, the first-class outcomes and our contributions to M&M’s lately launched battery-electric autos.”
Native manufacturing and market progress
Collection manufacturing of the ITMS started on the finish of final 12 months following a 24-month growth interval. The system consists of capabilities akin to superior algorithm-based management, temperature regulation, and a number of fault detection. Domestically produced elements embrace the HVAC module, cooling module, controller, and coolant pump.
Mahle, headquartered in Stuttgart, has operated in India for over sixty years, with 14 places together with 11 manufacturing amenities and a know-how centre, using round 4,400 individuals. The corporate manufactures electrical drives for small autos, together with bikes, scooters, and transporters.
In 2024, Mahle India recorded gross sales of €400 million. The corporate plans to broaden its on-site analysis and growth efforts to assist the adoption of different powertrains within the Indian market. Annual electrical car registrations in India are anticipated to achieve 5.9 million items by 2030.
