Okinawa Autotech has announced the opening of its first R&D Center in Italy, in collaboration with its joint venture partner Tacita. The R&D Center was built with a total investment of 25 million euros over the next three years.
The new Technology Center will be led by Pierpaolo Rigo, Co-Founder of Tacita, and will work in tandem with Okinawa’s local R&D team in India. It also brings together the best talent in the industry to optimise product performance and design. Okinawa and Tacita will work together to realise the company’s vision of providing world-class technology to delight customers.
The global R&D centre will continue to focus on new product development, product portfolio upgrades, and the development of an all-new e-powertrain to support the next generation of products. The centre will employ nearly 50 specialists from India and around the world, and the company will soon launch an employee exchange program with Tacita to help employees develop their skills at both the domestic and international levels.
Jeetender Sharma, MD & Founder, of Okinawa Autotech said, “As a leading manufacturer of electric vehicles in India, the company is focused on strengthening the EV ecosystem. The company has invested Rupees Five Billion along with our key stakeholders towards the development of new products, manufacturing facilities, network expansion and brand building over the last five years. ”
The first product designed at the global center will be an electric cruiser motorcycle that is scheduled to be unveiled in the coming months in India. The motorcycle will be equipped with the latest EV technology and best-in-class performance amongst the motorcycle segment globally.
