Panel Discussion | Future Tech and Innovations Driving EV Demand | Future Powertrain Conclave

In this session, EV startup CEOs and policymakers discuss the advancements in EV technology, and solutions to navigate challenges such as inadequate charging infrastructure, fast-charging capabilities, and range anxiety, to drive EV adoption.

21 Apr 2025 | 3885 Views | By Sergius Barretto

As the mobility industry transitions towards electrification, range anxiety, charging speeds, and infrastructure remain the key hurdles towards an accelerated adoption. In this panel discussion, held at the Future Powertrain Conclave in Chennai, experts deliberate on these pressing issues. 

Panellists: 

- Thiruppathy Srinivasan, CEO, CAAR & Head, EV Task Force, Govt of Tamil Nadu

- Dinesh Arjun, Co-Founder & CEO, Raptee

- Srinivas Aravapalli, Founder & CEO, BlueBinaries

- Karthikeyan Palanisamy, Founder & CEO, Zeon Charging

- Milind Girgaonkar, Head - R&D, HCV, Montra Electric - CS Vigneshwar, President, FADA

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