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…]
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…]
Press release | Valeo, the world leader in automotive electrification technology, and Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM), part of Anglian Omega Group, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), through which Valeo will provide the electric powertrains for OSM Vehicle Range. Valeo will provide its 48V electric powertrain system (reducer, integrated Motor and Inverter) along with the Powertrain Control Unit for[Read More…]
Düsseldorf, Germany – Henkel Adhesive Technologies strengthens its capabilities for innovative electronics solutions by investing in ioTech, a UK-based start-up with an R&D footprint in Israel. ioTech has developed a disruptive Continuous Laser Assisted Deposition (C.L.A.D.) technology that enables the further miniaturization of a variety of applications in the electronics industry. With the investment, Henkel aims to drive synergies between[Read More…]
Wanted: innovative ideas and new applications for a high-precision laser module used for distance measuring Start-ups to receive a development budget of 25,000 euros, access to a high-tech prototyping workshop, office space, coaches, and mentors First round of the program set to begin in April 2015 Start-ups can apply until February 27, 2015 Bosch and UnternehmerTUM, the Center for[Read More…]
Text: T Murrali Advancement in technologies in forging and casting has made the quantum of metal removed minimal. While the trend does benefit many users, especially the auto components manufacturers who are working on light weighting and next generation components, is it reducing the role of the metal cutting tool maker? Actually no, according to Tyrolit, a leading supplier of[Read More…]
Text & Photos: J Srikant When Honda Cars India came out with its premium hatchback Jazz in 2009, it gave people a new perspective about Honda’s cars – they are unbelievably spacious. Ever since, all models that Honda has launched in India have set new benchmarks in their respective segments for space; Brio in hatchbacks, Amaze at the entry-level, and[Read More…]
This week at IAA Commercial Vehicles 2014, Dana Holding Corporation (NYSE: DAN) will exhibit a comprehensive lineup of advanced technologies specifically engineered to help fleets get more pay out of their loads through better performance, increased fuel economy, and improved durability. Located in hall 17, stand A24, Dana will present a wide range of innovations, including: a new global family[Read More…]
Dual clutch transmissions are proving so popular because they offer drivers benefits in terms of fuel efficiency, smooth gearshifts and vehicle performance. Growing numbers of drivers are delighted at the resultant blend of sporty driving pleasure and fully automated gearshifts, accompanied by a drop in fuel consumption compared to manual gearboxes of as much as five percent. Not for nothing[Read More…]
Smaller cubic capacity and lower fuel consumption while offering the same, if not better, performance – that is the recipe for success when it comes to downsizing. A modern turbocharged system is necessary to achieve this. The global development trend toward turbocharging for gasoline engines is in full swing. International automotive supplier Continental is supporting this trend and setting milestones[Read More…]
