Overview
As the world seeks to address the challenges posed by climate change and environmental degradation, the global transportation sector has been rapidly undergoing a significant shift towards electric mobility. The notable evolution in EV technology in the last decade has accelerated this shift, and so has government policy.
While several Indian States are vying to be in the fast lane in the race to electrification, Tamil Nadu, with an aim to draw upwards of Rs 50,000 crore of investments into the EV ecosystem, is the frontrunner and has established itself as the new hub for electric mobility in India with its pro-industry, and consumer policies.
The Government of Tamil Nadu, in association with Autocar Professional, India's leading B2B automotive brand, hosted the INDIA EV CONCLAVE in Chennai to discuss and explore the various opportunities and challenges in the e-mobility domain.
The one-day industry congregation acted as a forum for thought exchange between industry and government leaders, as well as a platform for showcasing game changing EV technologies that promise a sustainable future.
Highlights
30+
Speakers
6
Panel Discussions
4
Technical Sessions
350+
Attendees
Gallery
Videos
What Government and Industry Leaders Had to Say at the India EV Conclave
Panel Discussion | Evolution of India’s EV Landscape
Panel Discussion | Transformation of Last-Mile Mobility
Panel Discussion | Building the EV Supply Chain in India
News
Speakers
Shailesh Chandra
MD, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles
Balbir Singh Dhillon
Head,Audi India
Aditya Jairaj
Deputy MD,Stellantis India
Gopala Krishnan CS
CMO,Hyundai Motor India
Vinay Harne
Advisor - Technology,TVS Motor Company
Eric Vas
President - Electric Vehicles, Bajaj Auto
Rahul Bharti
Executive Director,Maruti Suzuki India
Ravneet Phokela
Chief Business Officer, Ather Energy
Vivek Vikram Singh
MD & Group CEO,Sona Comstar
Nitin Sheth
CEO - New Mobility,Reliance Industries
Thiru. V. Vishnu IAS
MD & CEO,Guidance Tamilnadu
Suman Mishra
MD & CEO, Mahindra Last Mile Mobility
Kalyan Kumar Paul
MD,TI Clean Mobility
Mahesh Babu
CEO - Global,Switch Mobility
Virendra Goyal
Head BD - EV Charging,Tata Power
Sanjay Behl
CEO & Executive Director,Greaves Electric Mobility
Ravi Chidambar
CEO,Tata AutoComp Systems
Amitabh Saran
Founder & CEO,Altigreen Propulsion Labs
Arjun Singh
Founder,Hopcharge
Rajesh Lakhani
Power Ministry,Government of Tamil Nadu
V Arun Roy IAS
Secretary to Government,Industries, Investment Promotion & Commerce Department,
Government of Tamil Nadu
Dr. J. Jeyaranjan
Vice Chairman,State Planning Commission,
Government of Tamil Nadu
Karthikeyan Palanisamy
Co-Founder & CEO,Zeon Charging
Jaideep Wadhwa
Managing Director,Sterling Gtake E-Mobility
Sanjay Singh
Strategic Marketing & OEM Leader,Ascend Performance Materials
Dhanendra Nagwanshi
Global Electrification Leader,SABIC USA
Dakshit Agarwal
CEO,International Trading Corporation
Sachin Shilavat
President & Head OEM & Automotive Alliances,Reliance General Insurance
Basil Siddeeqi
MD,Alkraft Thermotechnologies
Nileshkumar Kukalyekar
Regional Commercial Director - India Middle East, Envalior
Unnikrishnan Nair PM
Managing Director,Anlon Technology Solutions
Agenda
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Keynote and Guest Address
- Role of governments in driving EV adoption and creating a flourishing ecosystem
- Tapping into renewable energy, developing urban ecosystem to accommodate EVs
- Factors influencing EV adoption - cost, charging availability, and driving experience
- Leveraging electric mobility to create a circular economy to target larger sustainability goals
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Evolution of India's EV Landscape
- Evolution of technology, market, and customer towards passenger electric vehicles in India
- Growth enablers in rapid adoption of EVs in India’s passenger vehicle segment over the last few years
- Role played by early adopters of electric vehicles in catalysing the shift towards electric mobility
- OEM future roadmaps on technology and investments to capitalise on global EV market potential
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Building the EV Supply Chain in India
- Localisation of EV components in India to achieve cost competitiveness with ICE
- India Auto Inc’s opportunity to transform into a global hub for EV parts and tech
- Evolution of battery cell chemistries and choosing the right technology for India
- High-voltage EV drivetrain technologies and benefits of skateboard architectures
- Opportunity for Li-ion battery manufacturing and creation of a circular economy
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Two-wheelers Leading the Electric Charge
- Key growth drivers for electric two-wheelers which comprise 51% of India's total EV population
- India gaining global advantage in technological development of advanced electric two-wheelers
- Rural market expansion potential, charging infrastructure for electric two-wheelers in India
- Increasing competition and inevitable consolidation in India,s electric two-wheeler segment
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Policy Enablers and Regulatory Impact
- Government regulations and incentive push catalysing EV adoption in India
- Role of policies in enabling India to fulfil its ambition to become global EV hub
- Formulation of indigenous standards for electric vehicles with global appeal
- Incentives for electric vehicle OEMs and ancillaries to strengthen EV ecosystem
- Regulatory framework for electric vehicle manufacturing and recycling in India
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Transformation of Last-Mile Mobility
- Last-mile passenger- and cargo-carrying fleets increasingly opening to the electrification idea
- Development of robust IT infrastructure to enable innovative last-mile mobility transportation solutions
- Emergence of new business models such as mobility- and battery-as-a-service with electric vehicles
- Price competitiveness, total cost of ownership key growth drivers for e-mobility transition in India
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Strengthening the EV Charging Infrastructure
- Key enablers of the rapidly developing EV charging infrastructure in India
- Urban planning measures to seamlessly accommodate EVs in Indian cities
- Harmonisation of electric vehicle charging standards to ensure interoperability
- Integration of renewable energy sources to achieve sustainability holistically
- Innovative charging solutions to alleviate range anxiety of electric vehicle users
Concurrent Roundtable
on Standards for Safe, Secure, Sustainable Indian EV Ecosystem
Manjunath V
Regional Standards,
Manager, ULSE
FAQs
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What is the India EV Conclave?
India EV Conclave is a conference dedicated to the entire ecosystem of electric mobility. The conference provided a comprehensive platform and a showcase for the industry and government to exhibit challenges, opportunities and solutions.
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When and where was the India EV Conclave hosted?
It was a day-long conference from 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Tuesday, 21st November at The Leela Palace, Chennai.
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What was the theme of the India EV Conclave?
The theme for the event was: Electrifying Tomorrow: Navigating the EV transition.
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Who attended the conference?
The conference was primarily a CXO gathering. Representatives of OEMs, tier I & II suppliers, technology companies, government departments, trade and academia attended the conference.
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What were the panel topics of the conference?
- Evolution of India's EV landscape
- Two-Wheelers leading the EV charge
- Building the supply chain (Battery Systems, EV Drivetrains)
- Policy enablers and regulatory impact
- Transformation of last-mile mobility
- Strengthening EV Charging Infrastructure
Contact
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