Why EV Development is No Longer About Parts — It’s About Systems | Sharath Reddy, SVP Corporate R&D, Magna

Sharath Reddy, Senior Vice President of Corporate R&D at Magna, joins Michael Cason, Senior Engineer at Munro, for a deep dive into the evolving world of EV development. As electrification accelerates, the conversation explores the shift from component level design to fully integrated systems level engineering and what that means for the future of vehicle innovation. They also unpack the growing role of software and ADAS in shaping next generation vehicles and how these technologies are redefining performance, safety, and vehicle identity.

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