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Mahindra Launches Rs 4500 Crore EV & Battery Factory In Pune

A significant milestone in the history of this South-Indian automaker giant was achieved with the formal inauguration of a technologically advanced Electric Vehicle (EV) and battery assembly at its manufacturing hub in Chakan, Pune. It could be regarded as an important step in the development of environmentally friendly manufacturing and technologies within the framework of the company’s goals. The plant occupies a massive area of 2.83 km² covering all aspects of next-generation automation, green energy, and the manufacturing of the best quality vehicles.   

Cutting-Edge Manufacturing Complex

The Chakan facility is also among the largest greenfield investments made across India, designed for mass production of Mahindra’s Electric Origin SUVs. The factory houses production line that is slightly over 88,000 m² to support the innovation in EV technology and adoption of sustainable practices. 

Key highlights include:

  • Water-Positive Operations: A further benefit of this plant is that it operates only on renewable energy to reduce its effects on the environment.
  • Highly Automated Systems: More than half a thousand robots are used to perform activities like placing and transporting bodies and materials, where an IoT-based control center supports them.     

Innovative Automation and Efficiency

The newest manufacturing facility of Mahindra utilizes Industry 4.0 technologies to increase production line effectiveness. Key automation features include:

  • AI-Driven Body Shop: Sometimes ensures the proper accuracy of work and less variability of quality.
  • Robotic Paint Shop: Enhances features of paint application and glossy end.
  • Autonomous Material Handling: AMRs and AGVs are used for transportation where the major task is performed by the robot and the vehicle guides it.

The fully automated transfer of systems and robots in production guarantee a small and intense business structure to meet with the company goal of offering better products with short time frames.   

Advanced Battery Assembly

This facility houses one of the shortest and most complex battery production lines in the world. Key features include:

  • Innovative Design: Superior pallet designs regarding insulation and geometry accuracy are provided for.
  • Lean Assembly: Accomplished module organization leads to more effective utilization of existing resources and overall utilization of organizational resources is enhanced.
  • Buried Cell Terminal Welding: Strengthens the link with batteries and improves their lifespan.

These serve Mahindra’s intention to produce long-lasting, high performance batteries that conform to international standards.   

Comprehensive Testing and Quality Assurance

The plant has very effective testing facilities which provide guarantee on the product being manufactured. Notable quality assurance measures include:

  • Multi-Layered Testing: Makes it possible to provide actual conditions for making an assessment of the results.
  • IP67 Protection: Applied to stop water and dust intrusion into the device.
  • Real-Time Monitoring: Temperature and anomaly detection systems give an instant response back.

By employing what Mahindra policy known as the no-fault-forward which is accompanied by patented switching technologies, Mahindra is able to prove that its products are more dependable and of high quality.   

Commitment to Diversity and Skill Development

In addition to technological advancements, Mahindra emphasizes workforce diversity and skill development. The company aims for a 25% gender diversity ratio while investing heavily in employee training programs. This Course is a reflection of Mahindra’s responsibility as a corporate organization to develop skills that cater for the human capital in the future. 

Conclusion

The Chakan plant of Mahindra & Mahindra is one move to dismantle the traditional status quo of Indian car manufacturing industry. Through incorporation of sophisticated technology in automation, environmentally friendly processes in production and high quality standards, the plant establishes a model EV manufacturing plant in the country. Relevant investments deepens Mahindra’s commitment in the green mobility market and accelerating the development of electric transportation.   

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