In this interview with Autocar Professional, Dr Lokesh Agrawal, CTO of NBC Bearings, discusses the latest trends shaping the bearings industry, especially for electric vehicles (EVs). He highlights three key trends: lightweighting, low-friction technology, and advanced materials, noting that while lightweighting doesn’t significantly raise costs, low-friction technology may.

Agrawal also emphasizes that advanced bearing materials are largely made in India, and NBC Bearings is fully prepared to meet the high-speed, low-noise requirements of EVs across all segments. Additionally, NBC Bearings’ products are now certified for E20, E100, B10, and B100 fuels, reflecting their readiness for modern mobility challenges.

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