HMC-MM Auto, the joint venture between Hero MotoCorp Ltd (HMCL) and Magneti Marelli (MM) of Italy, has inaugurated its first autonomous ‘Production and Development Centre’ at Manesar in Haryana. Pawan Munjal, vice-chairman, MD and CEO, Hero MotoCorp and Eugenio Razelli, CEO, Magneti Marelli, inaugurated the centre.  

HMC-MM Auto will build Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) systems which will offer distinct advantages to the engines used in Hero’s two-wheelers such as adaptability to different working climates, altitudes, improved performance and fuel efficiency, environmental regulations and petrol blends. Additional functionality such as immobilisers, traction and slip control, multi-map, flexi fuel and multi fuel management will also be available with EFI technology.

The new centre will serve as a production facility and innovation hub to develop new-generation fuelling systems for Hero’s two-wheelers. With the commencement of operations at the Development Centre, HMCL is set to become India’s first two-wheeler OEM to have its own EFI product line.  

Speaking on the occasion, Pawan Munjal said, “India is a growing participant in the global value chain, and is a place where companies can design, develop and manufacture innovative products efficiently. Hero’s vision is to be a part of this global value chain. We have crafted an exciting vision – to use electronics to achieve better engine performances, reduced energy consumption and control emissions. I am confident that this company will set a new technological paradigm.”

Magneti Marelli’s Eugenio Razelli, said, “For Magneti Marelli, the partnership with Hero in India is crucial: together we have the possibility of bringing a technical revolution in one of the most important two-wheeler market in the world, aiming at a better mobility, great market results and matching innovation, quality and affordability. For Magneti Marelli, this is also an opportunity to celebrate the birth of the 10th industrial plant related to our activities in India.”