Kartik Hajela, cofounder and COO of battery manufacturing startup Log9 Materials, has stepped down from his position at the company. He has now joined Jupiter Electric Mobility (JEM) as a director, where he will focus on the electric light commercial vehicle (e-LCV) sector.
Kartik Hajela Brings a Huge Wealth of Experience
During his time at Log9, Hajela was instrumental in advancing battery technologies tailored for the Indian market. In his new role at JEM, he will oversee the development of electric vehicles in the light commercial segment.
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Speaking about the change, Hajela shared on LinkedIn, “After a fulfilling seven-year journey at Log9, contributing to the growth of electric commercial fleets, I am excited to pass the torch to the talented team there. I now look forward to leading efforts in the e-LCV space, which I believe is ready for significant disruption.”
About Hajela’s Stellar Record as an Entrepreneur
A graduate of IIT-Roorkee, Hajela co-founded Log9 in 2015 alongside Akshay Singhal and Pankaj Sharma. The company specializes in producing electric vehicle batteries and energy storage solutions and competes with other players like Exponent Energy and Ather Energy.
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Hajela’s resignation follows a strategic acquisition in October 2024, when JEM, a subsidiary of Jupiter Wagons Ltd (JWL), took over Log9’s railway and electric truck battery divisions. As part of the deal, JEM also acquired Log9’s engineering team and manufacturing facility in Bengaluru. This acquisition is expected to bolster JEM’s battery production capabilities and expand its footprint in the electric vehicle sector, particularly in electric light commercial vehicles and railway applications.
