How has the shift from internal combustion engines to electric powertrains revitalized automotive innovation?
Replied byTarun Mehta
Co-Founder & CEO at Ather Energy
Niche: Production
Revenue: Approx. USD 22 Million/month
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Started: 2013
The technology curve for traditional internal combustion engines had plateaued after decades of maturity. The electric transition has injected tremendous dynamism into automotive engineering across battery technology, fast-charging networks, power electronics, and software-defined vehicle architectures. This technological transformation allows engineering teams to continuously innovate and release meaningful vehicle upgrades every single year.
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