Maruti-Suzuki's Jimny, manufactured in Gurugram factory, has become such a hit in Japan that there’s a waiting list. In India, the carmaker had to slash prices to clear stock.
China flaunted military might & modernisation as it displayed stealth drones, anti-satellite system & cyber warfare contingent during parade to mark victory over Japan in WWII.
From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.
The biggest hurdle is charging facilities on highways. Till now EV are seen as city vehicles.
Socialist Modi and socialist India are allergic to Chinese EVs. They want Indians to suffer with overpriced Indian EVs.