
PM Narendra Modi has inaugurated Maruti Suzuki's new assembly line for the e-Vitara at Hansalpur, Gujarat. The facility is also set to commence the local manufacturing of batteries for the upcoming Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara and existing hybrid cars - Grand Vitara and Invicto. Also, Suzuki announced an investment of over Rs 70,000 crore in India over the next five to six years. Further, Maruti Suzuki's new plant at Hansalpur will also facilitate the battery production for the Grand Vitara Hybrid's battery locally in India.
The manufacturing plant for Li-ion battery cells and electrodes for strong hybrid vehicles at the TDS Li-Ion Battery Gujarat (TDSG) facility in Hansalpur has been inaugurated by PM Modi. It is a collaboration between the three Japanese companies - Toshiba, Denso and Suzuki. The battery cell electrodes will also be manufactured locally within India.
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The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara has a 1.5-litre petrol engine paired with an electric motor, enhancing fuel efficiency and reducing emissions. The new Strong Hybrid lineup includes the all-new Delta+, as well as the Zeta+, Alpha+, Zeta+ (O), and Alpha+ (O) trims. Powered by a 1.5L Atkinson cycle engine, the Grand Vitara strong hybrid option delivers both performance and efficiency. It is available with an eCVT automatic transmission.
Further, the Hansalpur plant has commenced production of Maruti's first electric car, which is the Suzuki e-Vitara. This electric SUV offers two battery options: 49kWh and 61kWh, with the larger battery available in a dual-motor AWD (AllGrip-e) configuration. Details regarding the variants, features, and the launch timeline in India are expected to be revealed in the near future.
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