New Delhi, April 23 -- Sona BLW Precision Forgings (Sona Comstar), an Indian auto components maker, has inaugurated a new manufacturing facility in Silao, Mexico to produce driveline systems for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs).

The plant, located in the Fipasi Industrial Park, will specialise in making differential assemblies and reduction gears specifically designed for BEVs.

Over time, it plans to expand its product range to include other EV drivetrain components as the technology evolves, reported TOI.

The Mexico expansion allows Sona Comstar to better serve the large North American market, which currently accounts for 40 per cent of its revenue.

Having a local production base will improve the company's supply chain efficiency a...