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.
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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.
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