Why EV Platforms Could Get Engines | Deep Drive Podcast Ep 111 | @autocarindia1 Kouri Richins [INppNY61AVr]

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Electric vehicle sales havent 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.

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Editor: Deven Bhalla

Archives: Shrey Vaid, Ganesh Jadhav, Lincon Rodrigues

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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 robert kirkman EVs

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