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How will safety regulations, ADAS, ethanol, EV policy, and CAFE norms shape the cars Indians drive over the next decade? In this deep-dive conversation, Dr. Reji Mathai, Director of Automotive Research Association of India, explains how regulation, technology, and localisation are converging to transform India’s auto industry.

Speaking with Prerna Lidhoo from Autocar Professional, he outlines why ADAS, electronic sensors, and software-defined vehicles will be safety game-changers, how ethanol benefits from India’s agricultural base, and how the Automotive Mission Plan 2047 defines a multi-fuel future. The discussion also covers why CAFE norms will influence the vehicle mix in the next five years, why EVs need policy support till 30% penetration, and why India must build a skilled workforce ahead of technology adoption.

A must-watch for anyone tracking automotive safety, ADAS in India, ethanol fuel, EV policy, CAFE regulations, SDVs, and the future of Indian mobility.

Key topics:
• Faster industry evolution driven by regulation and technology
• How safety norms and ADAS can reduce accidents over time
• Localisation of electronic sensors and components in India
• Ethanol’s rise and India’s multi-fuel roadmap under AMP 2047
• CAFE norms and their impact on the next 5 years of vehicles
• Why EVs need continued support to scale
• Skills India needs before new tech arrives
• Trends that will define 2026: ADAS, alt fuels, SDVs

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