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Tamil Nadu is often called the Detroit of Asia. As the world shifts to electric, connected and software-defined vehicles, the question is whether the state can keep its lead, and capture the battery, power-electronics and software value that comes with it.
Tamil Nadu at a glance
35%of India's auto components
~40%of India's EV production
~60%of electric two-wheelers
Core value chain
From raw materials to global markets
- Raw Materials (metals, polymers)
- Components (Tier 1 / Tier 2)
- Powertrain & Battery Systems
- Vehicle Systems & Assembly
- EV & Connected Mobility
- Testing & Certification
- Aftermarket & Services
- Global Markets (Exports)
The five conversations
Five conversations, 45 minutes each
Indicative conversations, subject to change- 01Detroit of Asia 2.0Holding Leadership Through the EV Transition
- 02Cells, Motors and Power ElectronicsLocalising the EV Heart
- 03Software-Defined VehiclesFrom Manufacturing Hub to Mobility Engineering Hub
- 04Re-tooling the Supplier BaseSkills, Finance and Startups for EV-Ready MSMEs
- 05EV Cities and Charging Corridors20,000 Chargers and Fleet Electrification by 2031
Who is in the room
Vehicle makers and Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, battery and charging companies, mobility startups, financiers, testing bodies and policy makers.
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