Why EV platforms could get engines | Deep Drive Podcast | Autocar India

About this episode

The episode discusses the shift from dedicated EV platforms to hybrid powertrains in the automotive industry.

Electric vehicle sales haven’t matched early projections, leaving carmakers with billions invested in dedicated EV platforms. Now, a new solution is emerging - converting born-electric architectures to support hybrid powertrains, giving manufacturers far greater flexibility in a changing market. Sergius Barretto - Managing Editor, Autocar India - and Ketan Thakkar - Editor, Autocar Professional - discuss the development and strategies carmakers are adopting for India.

People in this episode

Host: Sergius Barretto

Guest: Ketan Thakkar

Topics covered

• electric vehicles
• hybrid powertrains
• automotive industry
• market strategies
• India

Keywords

• electric vehicles
• hybrid
• automotive
• market strategies
• India
• EV platforms
• carmakers

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Autocar India, Autocar Professional

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