Autocar Professional Magazine - 15th September 2020

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Autocar Professional’s September 15 Issue on making India Auto Inc Future-ready
As the momentum to make India self-reliant gathers pace, Autocar Professional’s September 15 issue brings you a comprehensive collection of strategy, concepts, views, news and opinion from Industry leaders, government and all other stake holders. This 64-page issue also gets you the highlights of the recent launches too.
Localisation the big theme
· Industry leaders at the annual conventions of key industry bodies, SIAM, ACMA and FADA highlight the need for localisation and import substitution and government representatives assure support in terms of policy push.
· Meanwhile ACMA-McKinsey study highlights how India Auto Inc can make the most of the supply chain shifts underway globally.
· But it was also a time for some reality check and introspection for key industry bodies like SIAM on how they script their roles going forward.
New Launches Its raining new launches -
· Ashok Leyland places its bets on LCVs on the road to revival, launches the Bada Dost on the indigenously developed Phoenix platform. It is targeted at growing demand in India and key global markets.
· Meanwhile Mahindra Electric launches the new MESMA 48 platform for light EVs.
E-mobility The e-mobility space is buzzing with lot of action
· Grinntech, an IIT-Madras incubated start up has now unveiled its range of high-tech batteries.
· Lithium Balance, a Denmark based BMS solution provider sees big potential in Indian markets.
· Electric commercial vehicle start-up Volta Trucks unveils its first purpose-built full-electric 16-tonne truck, Volta Zero

But that is not all. We get you an exclusive interview with Nissan Motor COO, Ashwani Gupta and take you on an exciting first drive on the Kia Sonet. Ensure you get your copy today.