India could tap into software skills to realise its EV ambitions, say industry experts at BTS

Bengaluru: India could harness its software technology prowess to fulfill e-mobility ambitions. Developing solutions using local technology and manufacturing software driven vehicles to adapt to the Indian conditions aligns with the government’s vision for Atma Nirbhar (self-reliance) in the manufacturing sector, industry experts said at a panel discussion on future of e-mobility at the Bengaluru Tech Summit – 2020, on Friday.

“The country needs a lot of hyper local solutions in the EV space because of unique market conditions, temperature, road and dust. We will need local software architects to come up with ideas unique to India. Since India is a powerhouse of software, we are in a good position to develop localised solutions,” said Dattatri Salagame, managing director, Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions, India.