Minda Corp unveils 1 mn two-wheeler smart keyless system

27 Mar 2024 CW Team

Minda Corporation, the leading entity of Spark Minda, announced that it had introduced a smart keyless system for two-wheelers, totalling a million units.

It was conveyed that the design and development of this smart keyless system took place at the Smart Minda Technical Centre.

According to Ashok Minda, the Group Chief Executive Officer at Spark Minda, the company continuously endeavours to pioneer in technology. He expressed the vision of Spark Minda to revolutionise the future of transportation by offering innovative solutions aimed at enhancing customer experience through next-generation smart key solutions for the automotive sector.

Minda further mentioned that the Spark Minda Technical Centre (SMIT), the company's advanced research and development facility, serves as a focal point for innovation-driven changes. The emphasis is on various aspects including connectivity, autonomous capabilities, shared mobility, electric vehicles, and software expertise, thus ensuring that Spark Minda remains prepared for future challenges.

It was stated by Minda that Spark Minda has made significant progress in technological advancements, boasting over 45 patents in Vehicle Access System and extensive experience in meeting regulatory standards across more than 50 countries.

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