Musashi India, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Musashi Seimitsu Industries, Japan, has announced its plans to setup a new R&D and prototyping facility – Musashi Technology Excellence Centre (MTEC) at the Atria University Campus in Bengaluru. The company a leading supplier for precision automotive systems in India is commemorating 23 years of operations in the country.

Interestingly, the company’s new R&D facility for new energy storage systems and e-mobility will focus on testing and validation of new technologies developed by Musashi Global, in collaboration with its international partners and vendors. It aims to invest around INR 100 million towards the new facility in the first year. The R&D facility will not only focus on developing advanced energy storage solutions for the Indian market, but also serve as a rapid prototyping and localisation hub for the Japanese company.

Naoya Nishimura, CEO, Musashi India and Africa Region, said, “Musashi India’s journey began in 2002 with a single customer, and we have since grown steadily, expanding our presence and partnerships with the top automotive OEMs in the country. Our progress has been driven by the strong foundation laid by our predecessors. As we look ahead, it is time to evolve into a truly Indian operation, grounded in our core values of customer-first and ownership. Musashi India is proudly Indian, and its future depends on the leadership and initiative of each member of our team. The establishment of MTEC is a step towards building the number one operation in India, and I believe we will achieve it together.”

Masaru Maeda, Chief E-Mobility Officer, Musashi Seimitsu Industries, added, “The launch of the Musashi Technology Excellence Centre marks a pivotal moment in our global e-mobility journey. India is a key market for next-generation energy solutions, and with MTEC, we are strengthening our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and localized product development. We look forward to accelerating new breakthroughs that serve both Indian and global needs.”

The phased development of the centre will leverage Musashi’s longstanding automotive manufacturing experience in India, Musashi Energy Solutions’ hybrid supercapacitor production capabilities and strategic guidance from Musashi Seimitsu Industries in Japan.

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Elektrobit is all set to participate in the upcoming 2025 IAA Mobility conference in Munich, scheduled to be held from 9-14 September 2025. The company will display its growing portfolio of open-source and virtual development tools designed to accelerate the creation of software-defined vehicles (SDVs). The company’s technology supports a wide range of automotive software needs, from human-machine interfaces and over-the-air updates to cloud-native workflows and safety-critical systems.

Located at the AUMOVIO booth in Hall B1.B01, Elektrobit will demonstrate how its solutions enable carmakers and developers to design infotainment and SDV applications independently of hardware. This cloud-native approach allows for early prototyping, helping teams bring high-quality features to market faster and at a lower cost.

Elektrobit will also be featured in several key partner demonstrations. At the AWS booth, a presentation will detail how the EB corbos Linux for Safety Applications enables scalable, ASIL B-compliant development in the cloud. With Google, a session will showcase a no-code method for rapidly transforming UX designs into a functioning Android Automotive system. At the HERE booth, Elektrobit software will be shown powering a virtual ecosystem for next-generation infotainment and navigation. A collaboration with Sonatus will highlight virtual development and efficient over-the-air update capabilities.

Elektrobit’s global executive team, including CEO Maria Anhalt, will be present at the event to discuss the company's vision and its expansive industry ecosystem.

Anhalt said, “IAA Mobility 2025 will demonstrate the fundamental transformation that is happening within the automotive business; as such, it is a significant event for the automotive ecosystem and for the direction of travel for SDVs. More than ever before, partnerships and collaboration are the catalysts for change. Elektrobit is excited to be driving this transformation, along with our partners, with solutions that empower automakers to deliver smarter, safer and more sustainable vehicles offering new levels of speed, flexibility and scalability.”

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The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) will host its 19th biennial Symposium of International Automotive Technology (SIAT) from January 28-30, 2026, at the PIECC in Pune. This year's event is themed ‘Innovative Pathways for Safe and Sustainable Mobility,’ continuing a legacy of bringing together key players in the automotive sector.

ARAI, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Heavy Industries, has organised this flagship event since 1985. Over the years, it has become a platform for policy formation, with previous editions attracting notable figures like Former President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and automotive industry veteran & Padma Shri Dr. Pawan Goenka. The event receives consistent support from the Ministry of Heavy Industries and the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.

SIAT 2026 is expected to be a major hub for innovation and discussion, with over 2,000 research abstracts already being received, highlighting strong interest from the global research community.

The three-day event will feature 64 technical sessions, three keynote speeches and two expert panel discussions. Topics will cover a wide range of automotive technologies, including e-mobility, hydrogen fuel cells, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and alternative fuels.

In addition to the symposium, the SIAT Expo 2026 will run concurrently, providing a platform for global companies to showcase their latest products and innovations. The previous SIAT in 2024 drew over 2,000 delegates and 7,000 visitors, with dedicated areas for hydrogen technology, ADAS demonstrations and a special pavilion for Indian startups and small and medium-sized companies.

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Pune-headquartered global product engineering and digital services company Tata Technologies has launched ‘WATTSync’, its secure and scalable digital battery passport solution, which it claims advances sustainable engineering from mining to recycling.

The solution is targeted to improve transparency, efficiency and environmental impact, by providing OEMs, battery makers and recyclers with end-to-end traceability.

WATTSync captures and validates battery data from mine to mobility to recycling. It provides a live, shared view of materials, performance, carbon footprint and recovery status. It enables automated compliance reporting against evolving regional rules, which is secure and provides role-based access for suppliers, auditors and regulators on the same digital platform.

The solution connects PLM, MES, ERP and cloud data lakes to build a digital thread for each battery. AI monitors health and anomalies, flags issues before they impact customers, and simplifies audits with guided checks and multilingual assistance. Blockchain safeguards data integrity. Deployment is cloud-agnostic for speed and scale across regions.

Tata Technologies stated that with starting February 2027, EV and industrial batteries sold into the EU will require a digital battery passport. Some automakers have already started, showing how transparency can build market confidence and resale value.

On the other hand, India has announced its intent to roll out a battery passport regime to improve safety, traceability and exports. Many other countries are in the process of announcing their regulatory scope and timelines. WATTSync helps global customers move early and move confidently.

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Hyundai Motor India (HMIL), one of the leading passenger vehicle manufacturers, is reporting strong adoption of its new Digital Key feature, with a 33 percent enrolment rate. The company sees this as a sign of a growing appetite for tech-driven convenience in cars.

Launched in September 2024 with the Hyundai Alcazar and later in the Hyundai Creta Electric in January 2025, the feature allows drivers to use a compatible smartphone, smartwatch, or a special NFC card to replace their physical car key. Users simply tap their device on the car door handle to lock or unlock the vehicle and place it on the wireless charging pad to start the engine.

The company notes that 35 percent of users are actively sharing access to their Digital Key with family and friends, which is helping to increase the feature’s popularity.

Unsoo Kim, Managing Director, Hyundai Motor India, said, "At Hyundai Motor India, innovation is driven by purpose, offering meaningful solutions that elevate customer experience. As the first OEM to launch connected car technology in India back in 2019, we remain committed to democratising premium features for Indian customers. The enthusiastic response to Digital Key reaffirms our belief in creating technology that adds real value to everyday life."

Using Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, the Digital Key can be set up through the Hyundai Bluelink app. Owners can securely share the virtual key with up to three other users or seven linked devices at a time, and they can revoke access at any point. This eliminates the need to carry a physical key and reduces the stress of losing it.

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