Automotive to sustainable mobility, EVs and beyond: Auto industry’s journey for 2025
Live MintNew Delhi, Dec 24 Traversing from being just vehicle manufacturers to mobility solutions providers amid a raging debate over which eco-friendly technology must be incentivised, the Indian automobile industry is driving in the new year under the shadow of a slowdown in sales with the post-pandemic pent-up demand in distant memory. The shift in the auto industry -- where advanced technologies like autonomous driving, vehicle intelligence, connected features and electrification are quickly gaining traction -- will be reflected in the upcoming Bharat Mobility Global Expo in which India's flagship Auto Expo has been clubbed to be held from January 17-22, 2025 in Delhi-NCR. While electric vehicles remain at the forefront of the journey towards sustainable mobility, the industry, especially the passenger vehicles segment, is witnessing louder calls for supporting other technologies like strong hybrids, biofuels, and biogas, besides CNG. As for 2025, he said the company is looking forward with "immense enthusiasm" to the new year as it gears up to foray into the battery electric vehicle segment with the unveiling of eVITARA, a global model manufactured in India for the world. "Tata Motors is in a strong position to make the most of key shifts in the industry, from the growing demand for greener, emission-friendly powertrains to safer cars and SUVs," Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles MD Shailesh Chandra said, adding that the company remains optimistic about the growth of the Indian passenger vehicle market in 2025.