Panel Discussion | Powertrain and Policy Trends Shaping the Future | Future Powertrain Conclave

In this panel discussion held at the Future Powertrain Conclave in Chennai, industry leaders discuss the key policy measures that would accelerate the drive towards sustainable mobility, as well as emerging technologies, beyond electrification.

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Panel Discussion | Powertrain and Policy Trends Shaping the Future | Future Powertrain Conclave

As the global shift towards carbon neutrality accelerates, India must chart its own path towards net-zero emissions. In this panel discussion at the Future Powertrain Conclave held in Chennai, experts discuss the way forward in terms of multiple evolving technologies, and policies, to drive a sustainable future.

Panellists:

- R Velusamy, President, Automotive Tech & Product Develoment, M&M

- Shailesh Hazela, MD & CEO, Stellantis India

- Ganesh Mani, COO, Ashok Leyland

- Arun Murugappan, Executive Chairman, Tube Investments of India

- Rajendra Petkar, CTO, Tata Motors

- Vikram Gulati, Country Head & EVP, Corp Affairs & Governance, Toyota Kirloskar Motor

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