ENA Sectors 2025-01-08 15:09:38 <p><strong>New Delhi, Jan 8 (KNN) </strong>Mahindra &amp; Mahindra Ltd (M&amp;M) inaugurated its new electric vehicle manufacturing and battery assembly facility on January 8 at its Chakan plant near Pune, Maharashtra. </p> <p>The facility, designed to produce Electric Origin SUVs, represents a significant expansion of the company's manufacturing capabilities within its existing 2.83 square kilometer Chakan complex, one of India's largest greenfield projects.</p> <p>The new facility demonstrates Mahindra's commitment to sustainable manufacturing, operating entirely on renewable energy and maintaining water-positive status. </p> <p>With an expansive footprint of 88,000 square meters dedicated to EV operations, the plant incorporates cutting-edge technology, including a fully automated press shop and an artificial intelligence-driven body shop. </p> <p>The facility will also house what the company describes as India's most sophisticated robotic paint shops, with over 500 robots deployed throughout the manufacturing process.</p> <p>The automaker has allocated Rs 4,500 crore for this facility as part of its broader Rs 16,000 crore investment plan spanning from FY 2021-22 to FY 2026-27. </p> <p>This investment encompasses comprehensive development areas, including powertrain systems, product development, software integration, technological advancements, and manufacturing capacity enhancement.</p> <p>A notable feature of the facility is its battery assembly plant, which Mahindra claims will operate as one of the world's most compact battery manufacturing lines. </p> <p>The plant will utilise patented processes and employ lean module assembly techniques to optimise production efficiency.</p> <p><em><strong>(KNN Bureau)</strong></em></p> 40563 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/mahindra-unveils-advanced-ev-manufacturing-facility-in-pune-with-robotic-paint-shop 2025-01-08 15:09:38 knnindia.co.in