Tata Motors is partnering with Japanese Renesas to develop chip solutions

Japanese chip manufacturer Renesas Electronics Corp and Tata Motors of India have forged strategic partnerships to design, develop and implement semiconductor solutions in the domestic and international markets, companies said on Wednesday.

Renesas will work with Tata Motors, India’s largest manufacturer of electric vehicles, in developing the “next generation of automotive electronics” to accelerate the growth of electric and connected cars, companies said in a statement.

As part of the partnership, Renasas will also be working with Tejas Networks, a Tata Group company, on wireless network solutions including 5G. The products will first belong to India with the aim of expanding to global markets.