In India, the last-mile logistics sector in the e-commerce industry is projected to grow 9-fold to USD 5.23 billion by 2025. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, local restrictions and demand for online shopping have brought about a fundamental change. Change in shopping behaviour. Today, one in five customers of e-commerce platforms come from Tier II and Tier III cities. For smaller loads, 3W freight vehicles are becoming the preferred choice for last-mile delivery.
Omega Seci Mobility and Log9 will facilitate investment of Rs 150 crore in fast charging infrastructure in India by FY14. In addition, LOG9 and OSM will establish fleet partners in each of these cities/towns who will be the first adopters and ambassadors of EV technologies for their respective markets.
Speaking about the partnership, Uday Narang, Founder and President, Omega Secy Mobility said, “Omega Secy Mobility is an electric OEM since birth with the aim of truly ‘Empowering Electric Mobility in India’. Currently, the last-mile delivery ecosystem is growing by leaps and bounds, switching to EVs in Tier II and III becomes essential to combat environmental concerns due to vehicular emissions as two-thirds of India’s Tier II, III and lives in smaller towns. E-3Ws, due to their low operating and maintenance costs, along with zero tail-pipe emissions, make these an economically viable and environmentally friendly option for commercial use for cities.
He further added, “Our association with Log9 is a big step in this direction. The company has a strong background in cutting edge cell technologies and EV battery solutions to ensure optimum range, rapid charging and hence enhanced productivity, which will be instrumental in making OSM Rage+ Rapid EV India’s most preferred electric three-wheeler .
Vivek Dhawan, Director – Marketing, Sales and Services, Omega Secy Mobility, said, “We are delighted to extend our partnership with Log9, which has been a consistent performer in this space. electric vehicle technology Market. We are looking to develop an integrated ecosystem for the region and EV users across the country.”
Akshay Singhal, Founder and CEO, Log9 Materials, said, “We firmly believe that India’s dream of becoming a fully EV-led country by 2030 cannot be fulfilled unless Tier II and III cities and towns are able to achieve this goal. Do not join the movement and add more fuel to it. The country’s e-mobility and clean energy transition. Thus, with guaranteed power, performance and peace of mind for end users and other stakeholders, Log 9 and OSM in India Committed to driving the EV revolution.”
The company says that Log9 has leveraged its cell-to-pack capability to develop its InstaCharge battery that offers 9x faster charging, 9x better performance and 9x battery life. Log9’s InstaCharge technology reduces total charging time which further optimizes the utilization of the charging infrastructure and operational profitability for the fleet. Furthermore, the Log9’s RapidX battery is made to operate from -30° to 60°C and comes with an operational life of 15,000+ cycles as per the company’s claims.