In addition to the ULTRAX degreaser, the company also conserves energy through low temperature phosphate (VERSABOND) and high throw low cure cathodic electrocoating paints, resulting in CO2 reduction of 325 t/yr and approximately 388 t/yr respectively. These new technologies will support MG Motor India To save 1500 tons of CO2 annually.
In a press release, Ravi Mittal, Director Manufacturing, MG Motor India said, “Through the #ChangeWhatYouCan campaign, MG Motor India is focusing on bringing innovation to bring about a positive change in the environment and society. PPG Asian Paints’ ULTRAX and VERSABOND have helped us unlock the reduction in temperature in the pre-treatment process on the PTCED line, contributing to substantial energy conservation. ,
In addition, he added, “This has further increased the efficiency of our operations and reduced our overall costs. We are grateful to PPG Asian Paints for helping us reduce CO2 substantially.”
Anurag Sahai, Chief Operating Officer, PPG Asian Paints said, “We are thrilled to launch the UltraX LT8620. We are pleased to provide solutions to MG, which aims to work together on more sustainable technologies. The partnership with MG Motor India is an important step towards promoting energy conservation, and we are delighted to be a part of the brand’s sustainability initiative.
Recently, MG Motor India partnered with CleanMax to harness 4.85 MW of wind-solar power to run its operations at Halol manufacturing center, eliminating the use of 2 lakh metric tonnes of carbon dioxide in 15 years. The company has also announced its latest initiative to promote dry car wash (Enviro Wash), encouraging people to save 1.4 million liters of water per month.
In addition, MG Motor has partnered with Attero to reuse and recycle Li-ion batteries for electric vehicles in India. Its collaboration with TES-AMM also ensures environmentally sustainable and safe recycling of EV batteries in India.