The sixth edition of the Taiwan Expo India kicked-off on Wednesday. The three-day long event will be held till tomorrow at the World Trade Centre, Cuff Parade in Mumbai.

The event was virtually inaugurated by James Huang, Chairman of Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), while he was present in Taiwan. Themed around the concept of “Together Towards Tomorrow”, TAITRA’s flagship event features 26 brands showcasing 52 latest products spread across four themed pavilions at the physical exhibition, and around 100 exhibitors in the virtual pavilion. The event will also host a series of seminars and webinars on industry relevant topics. Plus, it will conduct over 1000 meetings curated to strengthen business prospects between India and Taiwan.

The expo has garnered the attention of more than 500 Indian businesses with over 500 registrations for B2B online meetings so far this year. At the expo, visitors can experience the technologies and products made by Taiwanese brands in various sectors. One can also visit exhibitors and experience technologies under transportation and auto-components while at the expo. Some of the interesting displays include Yee Jee Technology's tire sealant and Advanced-Connectek’s automobile electronics.

Sharing his views, Dr Guann-Jyh Lee, Deputy Director General, Bureau of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Economic Affairs, said, “Since the launch of the Taiwan Expo in India, we have made important progress among industry corporations, from auto-components to machinery. There has been great contribution by these businesses towards the link between India and Taiwan. The two countries can also experience greater co-operation in the future through digital technologies.”

Adding to this, Gouranglal Das, Director General, India-Taipei Association, asserted, “Today, we are talking about demonstrating opportunities in the smart sector. In the first eight months of this calendar year, we saw the trade figure between India and Taiwan go up 20 percent, on top of the 60 percent growth from last year. This goes to show that businesses and economies are recognising the potential of cooperation. There is still a lot of potential for us to discover each other’s advantages, and we need more B2B engagements. I would encourage more businesses to come to India and see the colourful India I represent today.”

Focusing on India’s potential, Bau-Shuan Ger, Representative, Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in India, cited, “With a young population and strong domestic market, India has been seeking partners to turn its ‘Make-in-India’ policy programme into the number one global semiconductor maker. It is similarly working on other sectors. Taiwan is an ideal candidate to work with India to accelerate cooperation in these fields. Moreover, Taiwanese enterprises have further seen the potential of the Indian market, especially when it comes to investment programmes and incentive schemes, including the promotion of semiconductors.”

Throwing further light on the scheme for semiconductors in India, Anurag Jain, Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, said, “India’s ‘Make-in-India’ policy is very much steered towards ‘Make-for-the-world’. The latest incentive scheme in India is announced for the semiconductor industry. The global chip shortage has shown the need for a differentiated and diversified chip ecosystem. Taiwan is an unmatched leader in the semiconductor industry. In fact, Vedanta and Foxconn have formed a joint venture to invest $19.5 billion to set up a semiconductor project in Gujarat, India. This is an example of how India and Taiwan can work together in partnership to achieve global high-end technology programmes and supply chains.”

Turning to electric vehicles and auto-components, Deepak Bagla, Managing Director and CEO, Invest India, averred, “We have a special team called Taiwan Plus with our partners at TAITRA. This special team is dedicated to work with each and every investor from Taiwan to handhold through the entire investment journey in India. Today, the special team has been handling over 93 business requests. Most interestingly, these requests are across 17 sectors. One such sector is the electric vehicle sector, which remains one of the primarily fastest growing segments. Besides, we are seeing more traction in terms of auto-components. This shows the increasing depth of the special relationship between Taiwan and India.”

Towards the end of the opening ceremony, Huang addressed the audience saying that India is a keynote between Europe and Asia. “India is a country full of possibilities, where we have seen a continuous trend of companies moving to India to ‘Make-in-India’”, he said and added, “The government has also increased support for smart technology industries, including semiconductors.”

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Epsilon Advanced Materials (EAMPL) has developed a hard carbon anode material designed for sodium-ion batteries used in grid-scale Energy Storage Systems (ESS). Developed through internal research and development, the graphite-free material provides an alternative for cell manufacturers as sodium-ion chemistry gains adoption due to the abundance of sodium and its lower environmental footprint compared to lithium extraction.

The material utilises coconut shell waste as its primary carbon precursor. Through pyrolysis and high-temperature carbonisation, this agricultural byproduct is converted into a disordered carbon structure with the interlayer spacing and nanopore architecture required for sodium-ion storage.

This bio-based manufacturing process eliminates dependence on graphite and reduces carbon dioxide emissions by up to 50 percent compared to standard graphite anode production due to lower processing temperatures.

The microarchitecture of the hard carbon anode provides reversibility, cycle life, and charge-discharge capabilities required for grid applications undergoing repeated charge cycles.

The product launch follows commitments to sodium-ion cell production by global manufacturers, including CATL, alongside expanding research by cell manufacturers across Asia and India seeking components for energy storage systems.

Vikram Handa, Managing Director, Epsilon Group, said, “The clean energy transition needs materials that are affordable, available and easy to scale, faster. Sodium-Ion is the right chemistry for energy storage and Hard Carbon is the right anode for it. The feedstock is something India has in abundance, the process is cleaner than anything that came before it, and the performance is where it needs to be for real-world grid applications. We are building for what energy storage will look like ten years from now.”

The introduction of the hard carbon anode is part of Epsilon Group's expansion into battery materials, which also includes silicon-graphite anodes and Generation III Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) cathode active materials for lithium-ion applications. The expansion aims to establish manufacturing and export capabilities for battery components within India to support energy storage and electric vehicle sectors.

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French automotive supplier Valeo has been nominated by a major Indian automotive manufacturer to supply its Valeo Smart Safety 360 (VSS360) system for commercial vehicles.

The advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) is designed specifically for the Indian market and will be produced at Valeo's manufacturing facility in Sanand, Gujarat.

The VSS360 is a ‘one-box’ ADAS solution that integrates radar fusion directly into a smart front camera. This design allows vehicle manufacturers to remove individual Electronic Control Units (ECUs), reducing costs and simplifying integration into existing vehicle architectures.

A significant technical feature of the system is the Univolt Camera, which is compatible with both 12V and 24V electrical architectures, allowing it to be used in vehicles ranging from Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) to heavy-duty trucks.

The system utilises three radars and one camera to provide a suite of safety and comfort functions, including:

• Moving Off Information System: Protects pedestrians and cyclists during vehicle pull-away.
• Blind Spot Information System: Monitors side zones for vulnerable road users.
• Standard ADAS Functions: Includes Forward Collision Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking, and Lane Departure Warning.
• Driver Monitoring: Software that detects driver drowsiness and fatigue to mitigate accident risks.

The system has been tailored to meet upcoming General Safety Regulations in India and handles unpredictable traffic conditions common on Indian roads. It also supports over-the-air (OTA) updates to maintain software performance throughout the vehicle's lifecycle.

Marc Vrecko, CEO, Valeo Brain Division, said, "This award demonstrates how our high-end ADAS technology can perform in the world’s most demanding environments while drastically improving road safety. India is a cornerstone of our 'Elevate 2028' strategy and Valeo is committed to providing high-tech, scalable, and cost-optimised safety solutions that meet the specific requirement of Indian roads."

Jayakumar G, Group President & Managing Director, Valeo India, added, "This award marks an important milestone in expanding our ADAS portfolio in the commercial vehicle segment in India. By localising these advanced solutions, we aim to deliver highly competitive products tailored to our customers’ needs. Regulatory momentum is a key driver accelerating ADAS adoption and supporting our journey towards safer and smarter mobility in India."

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Hyundai Motor Group has expanded its Center of Excellence (Hyundai CoE) in India by forming a consortium with 7 universities to conduct research into battery and electrification technologies.

This initiative adds IIT Kanpur, IIT Hyderabad, VNIT Nagpur and Tezpur University to the existing partnership established in 2025 with IIT Madras, IIT Delhi and IIT Bombay.

The Group is managing 39 joint projects through these institutions, focusing on battery cell safety, energy density and diagnostic systems. Research is specifically directed toward battery designs and materials intended for the Indian environment.

Technical work also includes the development of an AI-powered Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) platform and advancements in Battery Management Systems (BMS).

To facilitate technical exchange, the Group has introduced a Korea Visiting Programme for researchers and a series of global conferences and forums. These programmes are designed to connect government, industry, and academic leaders to discuss emerging electric vehicle (EV) technologies and share technical insights between India and Korea.

Chang Hwan Kim, Head of the Electrification Energy Solutions Tech Unit, Hyundai Motor Group, said, “By bringing together the distinguished professors and emerging researchers from these seven institutes, we can create powerful synergies that will yield immense value for both Hyundai and India's sustainable growth. I strongly believe that the Hyundai CoE will grow to become the premier expert network of the Indian academic community”.

The long-term objective of the project is to establish a research hub that provides solutions for the domestic automotive industry and supports the transition to electric mobility through local talent and institutional expertise.

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NXP Semiconductors has announced a collaboration with Quanta to launch a deterministic zonal networking solution designed for next-generation Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) architectures.

The platform combines NXP’s S32 automotive processing platform with TrustMotion’s MotionWise middleware to provide predictable, real-time communication across vehicle networks.

The solution is engineered to solve a primary challenge for automotive manufacturers: ensuring precise timing across distributed compute and network components. By providing end-to-end determinism, the platform reduces the risk of errors during late-stage system integration.

The solution features an automated workflow for topology discovery and schedule generation designed to accelerate SDV program timelines. It combines NXP S32 processors, SJA1110 TSN-enabled switches and multi-PMIC power management into a single, validated system.

It provides low jitter and predictable latency across Electronic Control Units (ECUs) and in-vehicle networks, supporting Quality of Service (QoS). Thus making it scalable to support latency-sensitive applications including audio over Ethernet, high-performance compute (HPC) integration and real-time control.

Sebastien Clamagirand, SVP and GM, NXP Semiconductors, said, “Software defined vehicles require a fundamentally different approach to vehicle architecture – one that delivers deterministic timing across both compute and network at scale. We are helping OEMs overcome the limitations of legacy architectures, reduce integration risk and accelerate development of scalable zonal systems.”

Terrisa Chung, Vice-President and General Manager, Quanta, added, “Quanta’s Adaptive Zonal System is designed to deliver deterministic performance and system level scalability for next generation vehicle platforms. Working with NXP, we’re providing a ready to deploy foundation that helps our customers move faster while meeting strict timing, safety, and reliability requirements.”

The partnership aims to streamline the transition from domain-based designs to zonal E/E systems. NXP and Quanta have also confirmed they are working toward aligning this solution with the NXP CoreRide zonal reference system to support broader SDV integration in future vehicle programs.

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