JBM Group Partners with Keppel to Boost India's E-Mobility

05 Dec 2024 CW Team

JBM Group has joined forces with Singapore-based Keppel Ltd to develop innovative solutions in electric mobility, renewable energy, EV charging, and battery energy storage systems. The partnership aims to drive decarbonization in urban infrastructure while addressing the rising demand for electro-mobility and e-waste management, the company announced on Tuesday.

Keppel, a global leader in sustainability-focused infrastructure and clean energy solutions, brings its expertise in EV charging and resource circularity to the collaboration. Meanwhile, JBM Group will contribute its specialization in EVs, key auto systems, and green manufacturing to co-develop projects targeting electromobility hubs, battery storage systems, and resource recovery facilities.

"With JBM's expertise in e-mobility, renewables, and green manufacturing, and Keppel's innovative solutions in infrastructure, we aim to deliver transformative outcomes," said Nishant Arya, Vice Chairman of JBM Group.

Keppel’s Infrastructure Division CEO Cindy Lim emphasized the growing electricity demand in India, noting the partnership’s potential to support the country's sustainable development goals.

The collaboration includes feasibility studies for EV charging networks and integrated systems, aiming to accelerate the electrification of India's transport infrastructure.

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