The country can become a $1 trillion manufacturing economy provided the government and industry determinedly worked on the target, says Dr Pawan Goenka, Chairman, CII Manufacturing Council & Managing Director, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, while speaking exclusively to Manish Pant of IPF.

OEMs are working on manufacturing vehicles that are light in weight, thus consuming less fuel. For example, a 10 per cent reduction in weight can result in 6-8 per cent fuel economy improvement.

Polyurethane (PU) is used throughout the vehicle. While its main application is in car seats, it is also used in bumpers, interior headliner ceiling section, car body, spoilers, in doors & windows, etc.

Eaton, a global power management technology player, has been offering energy-efficient products and services to customers for effectively managing electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power more reliably, efficiently, safely and sustainably.

OEM specifications and government regulations are increasingly directing the auto industry towards more fuel-efficient lubricants.

In the recent past, there have instances of worker unrest in automotive industry leading to loss of life and property.

The Indian auto industry, which has started to show strong growth since last 4-5 years, is emerging as a major export hub for the global market.

EV industry is still at a very early stage, looking for the basic solutions which can give some strength and power to hold its ground in the Indian automotive sector.

Established in 2013, Goenka Electric Motor Vehicles Pvt Ltd is the first indigenous manufacturer of eletric rickshaws (3-wheeler), which are marketed under the brand name of GEM.