The supply agreement envisions the supply of two million battery cells as well as the associated parts and services through the end of 2012.

“All of us at EIG are proud that we met the rigorous requirements to be a Tata Motors preferred supplier,” said Charlie Duncheon, chief executive officer of EIG America, Inc. “This serves as further validation of EIG’s unique integration of product and manufacturing technology.”

EIG is a South Korea-based manufacturer of lithium ion polymer battery solutions.

TMETC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Motors Limited.