Text & Photos: Anirudh Raheja Ghaziabad Precision Products (GPP), a Tier-1 manufacturer of push rods, rocker arms and shaft assemblies is now focusing on expanding its reach by developing complete solutions in valve train components. “We are developing rocker arm and shaft assembly with overhead cam application and tappets keeping in mind the new platforms which are expected to[Read More…]
Federal-Mogul Powertrain, a division of Federal-Mogul Holdings Corporation has significantly reduced the friction of heavy-duty diesel piston rings by a combination of technologies, materials and designs, enabling vehicle makers to achieve lower CO2 emissions and improved fuel economy. In a breakthrough for ring performance, while reducing friction, the company has simultaneously improved scuff resistance and durability. The focus on reduced ring[Read More…]
BorgWarner supplies its innovative Pressure Sensor Glow Plug (PSG) for Volkswagen’s all new diesel engines starting with the 1.4-liter version and then adding the 1.6-liter and 2.0-liter versions later this year. Based on the new modular diesel engine system (MDB), the fuel-efficient, low-emission engines offer power ratings ranging from 55 kW (74 HP) to 140 kW (188 HP) and have[Read More…]
Dr. Rolf Bulander: “We are seeing a sea-change in North America” – engines are becoming smaller, and efficiency ever more important Dr. Rolf Bulander: “Electric cars are about the wow factor, not pure economics” Gasoline direct injection saves fuel yet delivers high torque and agility in every vehicle class Big-block and V8 are not the only engines – American attitudes[Read More…]
Hyundai finally entered the highly competitive sub-four-meter compact sedan segment with its Xcent, its 10th offering in Indian car market. The car has been aggressively priced at Rs 4.66 lakh ex-showroom Delhi for its base petrol variant and topping at Rs 7.38 lakh for top-end diesel version. The car will pose direct challenge to Honda Amaze and Maruti Suzuki Swift[Read More…]
