Indian motors to help Tesla spread Falcon Wings

Chennai-based Igarashi Motors will supply three types of devices to US automaker

A bit of India will make its way to the iconic Falcon Wing doors of Tesla’s Model X sports utility vehicle (SUV).

Chennai-based Igarashi Motors will supply three different kinds of motors to the Palo Alto-headquartered auto maker, albeit indirectly. At an analyst call on Saturday, P Mukund, managing director of Igarashi Motors India, confirmed this.

“Of the three types of motors we will supply to the Tesla platform, one will be for the Falcon Wing doors,” he said.

Mukund added, “Another motor will be used in the door-level retractor, and the third one for steering adjustments.” He also said