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Formula E Tech Fuels Indian Road Vehicles
19 Aug
Summary
- Valvoline uses Formula E data to improve Indian vehicles.
- Partnership develops advanced transmission fluids for Mahindra.
- Learnings from extreme racing conditions benefit everyday motorists.
Valvoline's collaboration with Mahindra Racing in Formula E is yielding significant technological advancements for everyday vehicles on Indian roads.
This partnership transcends mere sponsorship, with crucial data from extreme heat, electrical loads, and high mechanical stress on the Formula E circuit directly informing fluid engineering. These insights are being meticulously adapted for Mahindra's road vehicles and the broader Indian commercial and passenger fleet.
Sandeep Kalia, Valvoline's Managing Director, highlighted that the fluids are tailor-made for Mahindra's E-Prix cars. Since March 2026, these advanced fluids have been utilized in vehicles, contributing to podium finishes in races like Monaco and Tokyo, thereby proving their ability to withstand intense heat.
Furthermore, Valvoline is a key supplier of aftermarket lubricants under the Maximile brand for Mahindra's extensive range of vehicles. The expanded agreement also integrates sustainability elements, such as the use of recycled packaging.
