The Mahindra Group has inaugurated the Mahindra GenZe electric two-wheeler facility and the North American Technical Center in Southeast Michigan, expanding its footprint in the US.
GenZe by Mahindra Electric Two-Wheeler has been designed, engineered and manufactured in Michigan.
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder, Mahindra Group Chairman, Anand Mahindra and Dr. Pawan Goenka, Executive Director and President - Automotive & Farm Equipment Sectors, were present on the occasion.
“Michigan provided us with the perfect eco-system to step up our U.S. presence. We were able to draw on the terrific automotive engineering and manufacturing talent available in the state, to create industry leading initiatives for the United States,” Anand Mahindra said.
The North American Technical Center and GenZe represented important disruptive product incubators for the Mahindra Group, he added.
The Group already has a substantial presence in the United States with IT companies,Tech Mahindra and Bristlecone and the world’s number one selling tractor brand based on volume, Mahindra USA. The new Technical Centre adds to this footprint.
GenZe
The GenZe is the first urban transportation vehicle to be offered by the Mahindra Group and the only two-wheeled electric vehicle of its kind in the United States. The design provides ease of travel, specialized storage and a range of 30 miles with many industry first features. With the top speed set at 30 mph, there is no need for a motorcycle license to operate the GenZe in most states.
Mahindra GenZe selected Ann Arbor, Michigan for its manufacturing facility following a nationwide search. This facility has the capacity to assemble up to 9,000 vehicles per year, with the ability to ramp up to 20,000 vehicles.
Technical Center
The Mahindra North America Technical Centre (MNATC) in Troy, Michigan has over 40 engineers, and is focused on providing Mahindra with globally competitive product designs and technologies for its future product portfolio.
The MNATC is delivering on its promise of world class product development as we take on complex global programs. Utilizing the automotive talent available here in Southeast Michigan, we’re putting together a truly exceptional team of automotive professionals to meet Mahindra’s future product development needs,” said Rick Haas, COO, Mahindra MNATC.