Bangalore, 24th January 2024: As India prepares for the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024, the event marks a historic moment as the first-of-its-kind global mobility show in India, bringing together the entire value chain to exhibit the capabilities of Indian Manufacturing in the mobility space. The expo features various cutting-edge green vehicle technologies, infrastructure support systems, urban mobility solutions, connected, and autonomous capabilities, thereby showcasing India as an emerging hub of automotive manufacturing for advance and green technologies. This event provides a perfect platform to demonstrate the growing importance of the Indian auto sector making a profound positive impact on the future of mobility in India and the world.
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) is all set to participate in this prestigious event, showcasing its advanced green technology product line-up, and its localization efforts centred around the theme of “Grow India – Grow with India”. The company’s pavilion will exhibit a wide range of vehicle technologies such as Battery Electric and the Strong Hybrid Electric Vehicle showcasing the common electric powertrain parts and efforts to make these in India; Fuel-Cell Electric Vehicle – promising a cleaner and greener world for future generations; Electrified Flexi Fuel Vehicle that have the potential to deliver a rapid, smooth energy transition away from fossil fuel consumption to an indigenous green fuel that not only has one of the lowest carbon emissions but will boost rural economy; as well as the CNG vehicles. Furthermore, on display is the emergency response vehicle aimed to provide unique solutions to meet societal requirements including the Indian armed forces along with localization and sustainability initiatives.
Mr. Vikram Gulati, Country Head and Executive Vice President, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, while expressing enthusiasm about the company’s participation, said, “As we gear up for the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024, Toyota Kirloskar Motor is thrilled to be part of this event. We thank the Government of India as well as the organisers for providing a platform to showcase the competitiveness of the Indian auto industry in making cutting edge green technologies. India’s emergence as a key player in the global automotive landscape makes this event even more significant. It gives us an opportunity to demonstrate our commitment of supporting the government’s key priorities in achieving self-reliance and energy independence through our multiple green technology options as well as our efforts towards Making in India through greater localisation and skill enhancement of our people. Our pavilion is a testament of the company’s dedication to meet the evolving needs and aspirations of the country, thus delivering “Mass Happiness to All” and “Leaving No One Behind” contributing to the betterment of society and growth of the nation thereby building the base for “Amrit kaal”.
Over its 25 glorious years of operations in India, Toyota has been working to meet mobility needs of its consumers. With its strong focus on customer delight, the company has won the trust of over 2.3 million customers. The company has been spearheading the skilling of students from rural area and key stakeholders benefitting over 1,40,000 individuals so far. In addition, the company is actively promoting Make in India, and its main products – Innova & Fortuner are highly localized with around 90% localization, basis value of parts and raw materials. As champions of sustainability, globally, Toyota is committed to Carbon Neutrality by 2050 and aims to achieve Net Zero Carbon in Manufacturing Operations by 2035. Toyota is advancing sustainable mobility solutions with greater agility by introducing and supporting multiple green mobility solutions considering various factors such as India’s energy mix, consumer profile, infrastructure readiness, and with strong support from Government towards enhancing “Mass Electrification” towards becoming “Atma Nirbhar Bharat”, achieving “Energy Security” & “Carbon Neutrality”.