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A B KOMAWAR
The Automotive Research Association of India
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Presentation Outline
INDEX
About ARAI
Indian Automotive Industry & EV
Driving forces
Air quality, urbanisation
India: EV way: Challenges
India: EV Roadmap
Path Ahead
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About ARAI
Establishment : 1966
Location : Pune, INDIA (150 km from Mumbai)
Manpower : 530+
Facilities : 11 Laboratories – Powertrain, Emissions, Safety & Homologation,
Passive Safety, Vehicle Evaluation, Materials, Automotive
Electronics, NVH, CAE, Structural Dynamics, Calibration, Post
Graduate Academy, Forging Industry Division
Our Offices : China, Korea and Chennai
Investments : USD $ 60 Million
Accreditations : ISO 9001, 14001, OHSAS 18001 & NABL
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About ARAI
R&D
Sponsored R&D work for the Automotive and Component industry
Self funded R&D Projects in futuristic areas
Government funded R&D Projects in areas of common interest to the
Auto Industry
Homologation for OEMs and component manufacturers
In India ~80% of homologation work is done by ARAI
Standards formulation
Helps the Government in preparation of safety and emission road map
and formulation standards in association with the automotive industry,
BIS, Ministry of Industries, etc.
WP29 India Secretariat (UNECE activities of World Harmonization of
Regulations)
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ARAI’s Journey
1970 2010
Testing House Testing + R&D House
India
Automobile
Industry
Passenger Commercial
Tractors Two Wheelers Three Wheelers
Vehicles Vehicles
Farm /
Motor Cycles / Passenger
LCV / MCV / Earthmoving /
PC / MUV / SUV Scooters / Carrier / Goods
HCV / Bus Construction
Mopeds Carrier
Equipment
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India As An Automotive Hub - Advantages
Product
Developme
nt
Capabilities
Availability
Export
of Skilled
Potential
Manpower
India As
An
Automotive
Hub
High Growing
Quality Domestic
Standards Demand
Proximity
To
Emerging
Markets
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India As An Automotive Hub - Rankings
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Indian Automotive Industry – Turnover Forecast
Figures in US $ bn
Source: Automotive Mission Plan
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Indian Automotive Industry – Contribution To
GDP
5%
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BRIC – Projected GDP Growth Rate
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Low Carbon Vehicles - Driving Forces
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Low Carbon Vehicle - Pathways
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Controlling GHG Emissions From Transport
Sector
Vehicle
Technology
GHG
Emissions
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Low Carbon Vehicles - Technology
Engine Technology
Weight Reduction
Aerodynamic Drag
Hybrid Technology
Tyre Technology
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Low Carbon Vehicles - Technology
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Low Carbon Vehicles - Technology
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Low Carbon Vehicles - Infrastructure
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Low Carbon Vehicles - Infrastructure
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Low Carbon Vehicles - Awareness
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Low Carbon Vehicles - Awareness
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EVs As A Solution For India - Challenges
• Is EV affordable?
– Initial cost
– Life cycle cost
– Need to have special promotional policies
• Is EV acceptable?
– Does meet consumer demands?
– Features compared to ICE?
– “Zero fuelling time”?
– Cost sensitivity
• Can international solution be directly adopted?
– Cost
– Consumer requirements of various segments
– Climate
– Drive patterns
– Supply chain
• Adaptation
• Availability
• Indigenous solutions
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Still Want To Go EV Way….
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Let’s Work Together For A Brighter Future…
Thank you!
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