‘Poolkar’ could be the name of a new carpooling service by the automaker, while the ‘Charge Hub’ is possibly the name of Maruti Suzuki’s EV charging s
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Maruti Suzuki in a series of patent filings has registered names like ‘Poolkar’, ‘Charge Hub’ and ‘Smart Charge’, fuelling speculation about its upcoming products and services. The biggest car manufacturer in India has been working on its electric vehicle strategy, under which, the automaker aims to bring its first-ever electric car, based on the eVX concept, which was showcased at the Auto Expo 2023 for the first time. The patent filing for names like ‘Charge Hub’ and ‘Smart Charge’ is possibly related to the OEM’s EV strategy.
The names for which Maruti Suzuki has filed patents hint that the automaker may set up its own charging stations, which would be christened as Maruti Suzuki Charge Hub. However, the automaker has not revealed anything officially.
First Published Date: 20 Feb 2024, 09:06 AM IST