Video: Diesel Still Matters As EV Adoption Remains Uneven: Pierpaolo Antonioli Of Dumarey Automotive
Pierpaolo Antonioli of Dumarey Automotive Italia explains why clean diesel, hybrids and alternative fuels will remain relevant for India, alongside EVs, affordability and infrastructure realities.
743 Views
Why is diesel still part of the future even as EVs dominate the headlines? In this candid conversation with Autocar Professional's Prerna Lidhoo, Pierpaolo Antonioli, CTO/CEO of Dumarey Automotive Italia breaks down why clean diesel, hybrid diesels and alternative fuels remain critical, especially for India.
From the European Union–India FTA to the realities of EV affordability and the case for hybrids in trucks and CVs, Antonioli lays out a pragmatic, market-by-market strategy. He also discusses hydrogenation of diesel engines, the role of CNG and hydrogen in India and why local partnerships are essential to build a resilient ecosystem.
Video:
RELATED ARTICLES
Video- The Next Step is to Scale Mahindra’s Electric SUVs Without Losing the Soul: Reeti Nageshri
Prerna Lidhoo
09 Mar 2026
Reeti Nageshri on Mahindra's 41,000 EV milestone, winning new customers, her unconventional career journey, and empoweri...
Oben Electric CEO Calls for Mindset Change and Policy Support to Bring More Women into India's Workforce
Prerna Lidhoo
09 Mar 2026
Madhumita Agrawal, founder of EV startup Oben Electric, says skills development and shifting attitudes are key to expand...
Women Make Up 80% of Battery Assembly Workforce at JSW MG Motor India's Halol Plant
Prerna Lidhoo
09 Mar 2026
The Gujarat facility, which produces models including the MG Comet EV and Windsor EV, highlights the role of women acros...
