Light Electric Mobility Gains Engineering Focus as HMC HIVE and KPIT Technologies Set Up CoE

 HMC Chairman Pankaj M. Munjal and KPIT CEO Kishor Patil outline plans for a Delhi NCR centre supporting global micromobility and L category electric vehicle OEMs.

Light electric mobility is moving into a more engineering-led phase as HMC HIVE and KPIT Technologies formalise a partnership to support the growing global demand for micromobility solutions. The two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish an independent Centre of Excellence in the Delhi NCR region, focused on design and engineering services for light electric vehicles, including e-bicycles and other L-category platforms.
The collaboration brings together complementary strengths at a time when urban transport systems are under pressure to deliver cleaner and more flexible mobility options. As cities expand and last-mile travel accounts for a growing share of daily movement, light electric vehicles are increasingly viewed as a practical response to congestion, emissions, and accessibility challenges. The new Centre of Excellence is intended to address these needs by supporting global original equipment manufacturers with integrated engineering capabilities.

HMC HIVE, the e-mobility manufacturing platform of Hero Motors Company, will contribute its experience in product development, prototyping, manufacturing enablement, and client engagement. KPIT Technologies, known for its work in mobility software and systems integration, will lead solution architecture, engineering delivery, program management, and software-defined vehicle capabilities within the centre.
According to HMC Chairman Pankaj M. Munjal, the light electric vehicle sector has reached a point where hardware excellence must be matched by intelligent software and system integration. He noted that the partnership reflects HMC HIVE’s intent to move beyond conventional manufacturing models and support the development of globally competitive micromobility platforms.

KPIT CEO and Managing Director Kishor Patil highlighted that even at the micromobility level, software-led design and systems thinking are becoming central to safety, cost efficiency, and scalability. He indicated that the collaboration would focus on developing engineering solutions that enable OEMs to bring high-quality and reliable light electric vehicles to market faster.
The Centre of Excellence is expected to operate with a global outlook, serving customers across international markets while leveraging India’s growing role as an engineering and manufacturing hub. By combining scalable manufacturing systems with software-driven engineering, the partnership aims to create end-to-end capabilities for a segment that is evolving rapidly but remains fragmented in many regions.

Beyond product development, the collaboration also reflects a broader shift in how mobility ecosystems are being built. Rather than treating micromobility as a peripheral category, the partnership positions light electric vehicles as a serious engineering domain requiring the same rigour applied to larger automotive platforms.
As the light electric vehicle market continues to expand, the HMC HIVE and KPIT Technologies partnership signals how manufacturing and software companies are aligning to meet the demands of sustainable, urban-first mobility. The Delhi NCR Centre of Excellence is expected to play a central role in shaping engineering solutions that respond to both local and global mobility needs.

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