Why EV platforms could get engines | Deep Drive Podcast Ep 111 | @autocarindia1

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. Views expressed in this podcast belong solely to the speakers. Editor: Deven Bhalla Archives: Shrey Vaid, Ganesh Jadhav, Lincon Rodrigues You can learn more about Kotak Mahindra Prime on - Website https://primeloans.kotak.com/emp-leads.htm?utm_campaign=ACDD111&utm_source=KMPL_HO_PRIME&utm_portfolio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KotakPrimeLTD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kotak.prime/?hl=en Chapters - 0:00 - Introduction 0:53 - EV adoption below expectations 4:12 - EV to ICE is no easy task 8:18 - VW's options for India 12:35 - Range extender hybrids based on EV 14:32 - Mahindra to ICE-fy EVs 18:12 - Tata's EV play 21:00 - MG Motors hybrids 22:30 - EVs and hybrids at core of JSW Motors 23:41 - An ICE solution for EVs SUBSCRIBE to Autocar India for the hottest automotive news and the most comprehensive reviews ► http://bit.ly/AutocarInd Autocar India is your one-stop source for test drive reviews & comparison tests of every new car and motorcycle launched in India. We also offer a great mix of other automotive content, including weekly news, motor show reports, travelogues and other special features. Website: http://www.autocarindia.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/autocarindiamag Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/autocar_india/ Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/autocarindiamag New car reviews ►http://bit.ly/ACI-NewCarReviews Comparison tests ►http://bit.ly/ACI-Comparison New bike reviews ►http://bit.ly/ACI-BikeReviews Features ►http://bit.ly/ACI-Features