Articles by: Sejal Patel

Goodyear Acquires Cooper

Goodyear Acquires Cooper

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has acquired Cooper Tire & Rubber Company following the public announcement earlier this year. Team ACI looks at the prospects of the unison as a subset of the global tyre industry. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company have concluded the acquisition of Cooper Tire & Rubber Company following the public announcement earlier this year, on February[Read More…]

by July 7, 2021 International
Continental Tech Talk: The Automotive Software

Continental Tech Talk: The Automotive Software

On the sidelines of Auto Shanghai 2021, Continental Automotive held a virtual tech talk. Ashish Bhatia brings out all things automotive software touched upon in the session. On the sidelines of Auto Shanghai 2021, Continental held a virtual tech talk under its new initiative, ‘The Continental Tech Show Around The World 2021’. Focussed on software, the session spanned the spectrum[Read More…]

by July 7, 2021 International
NRS Brake Pads

NRS Brake Pads

NRS Brake Pads are claimed to outdo traditional brake pads. Ashish Bhatia looks at the factors that set it apart. North American headquartered NRS Brake Pads is among the global leaders in brake pad technology. It has won accolades for the NUCAP Retention System mechanical attachment known to have been licensed by leading brake manufacturers for over two decades. The[Read More…]

by July 7, 2021 International
Brembo Leaps For Future Of Mobility

Brembo Leaps For Future Of Mobility

Italian brake manufacturer Brembo S.p.A is marching towards its vision of the future of mobility. Ashish Bhatia takes a closer look at some of the key developments including new acquisitions and technological advancements.   Brembo S.p. A of Italy is well known for its capabilities in the design, development and production of braking systems. The company recently marked its 60th[Read More…]

by July 7, 2021 International
Brakes As Emitters Of Particulate Matter

Brakes As Emitters Of Particulate Matter

Peter Fischer, Head of the Institute of Automotive Engineering at TU Graz draws attention to particulate matter emissions from brakes in a world obsessed with exhaust emissions. Whenever you think about emissions it’s quite likely you are thinking exhaust emissions. Opines Peter Fischer, Head of the Institute of Automotive Engineering at TU Graz in a report, “We have a problem[Read More…]

by July 7, 2021 Mobilised
The New Materials That Are Shaping The Future Of Mobility

The New Materials That Are Shaping The Future Of Mobility

Dr Shankar Venugopal, Vice President, Mahindra & Mahindra correlates the discovery of key input materials with the future of mobility. Sustainable mobility is a key growth enabler for fast-growing economies like India. The future of sustainable mobility is being shaped by a combination of technology and business model disruptions. The convergence of electric, connected, autonomous vehicle technologies and the shared[Read More…]

by July 7, 2021 Special Report
Valeo Facings Reach New Markets

Valeo Facings Reach New Markets

Valeo Friction Materials India hit the bull’s eye with its export strategy. Ashish Bhatia looks at the all round efforts undertaken to reach new markets despite a raging pandemic. The outbreak of the pandemic aggravated the situation and impacted global trade equations. Indian auto component manufacturers, however, in the first half of the fiscal 2020-21, for the first time, witnessed[Read More…]

by July 6, 2021 Cover Story
Ramesh Suri passes away

Ramesh Suri passes away

Ramesh Suri, Co-founder, Promoter and Chairman and more recently the ‘Chief Mentor’ for the Subros Ltd. management passed away earlier in May 2021. Ramesh Suri experienced the auto industry closely for more than 50 years and is credited for shaping up India’s largest automotive air conditioning manufacturing company also among the largest Maruti Suzuki dealerships in the country. He contributed[Read More…]

by July 6, 2021 Newscast
Incentives to promote emobility

Incentives to promote emobility

Minister for Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Nitin Gadkari gave an account of the Government actively working to support e-mobility. The government, according to the Union Minister, is supporting e-mobility in the form of several incentives like the GST exemption, and the FAME II scheme. The Centre, for instance, increased the subsidy on[Read More…]

by July 6, 2021 Newscast
Mohan Kumar passed away

Mohan Kumar passed away

Michelin India announced with deep sorrow and profound grief the passing away of Mohan Kumar, Executive Vice President – Michelin India earlier in May 2021 due to Covid-19 related complications. Referring to him as a valued member, the company credited him for establishing the Michelin brand in the country. Calling it an untimely loss to Michelin India and the automotive[Read More…]

by July 6, 2021 Uncategorized