HORIBA India Sets New Milestone in Green Mobility with Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine Test Bed HORIBA India, a subsidiary of the Kyoto-based HORIBA Ltd., has inaugurated India’s first-ever Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine (H2-ICE) Test Bed Facility at its technical center in Chakan, Pune. This landmark initiative marks HORIBA’s entry into the promising hydrogen energy sector, furthering the company’s commitment to[Read More…]
Minda Corporation Limited has been awarded the prestigious National Award for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities 2024 under the category “Best Employer for Persons with Disabilities.” The Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, presented the award to Ms. Sarika Minda, Chairperson of Spark Minda Foundation, at a ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Speaking at the event,[Read More…]
Mahindra University has taken a significant step towards shaping future-ready talent by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus, a global leader in aeronautics and space. This partnership aims to drive innovation, research, and education in aerospace and digital technologies, leveraging the strengths of both organizations. The collaboration will focus on curriculum development, advanced research, and training in cutting-edge[Read More…]
Strategic acquisition positions LATL in the fast-growing alternate fuels market, focusing on CNG, hydrogen, and sustainable mobility Lumax Auto Technologies Limited (LATL), Tier-1 automotive systems and components supplier, has acquired a 60% stake in Greenfuel Energy Solutions’ alternate fuels business for ₹153.09 crores. This strategic investment, made through LATL’s wholly owned subsidiary, Lumax Resources Pvt. Ltd., signals the company’s entry[Read More…]
In an upfront interaction, Marcos Oliveira, President and CEO of Iochpe-Maxion S.A. speaks about the upskilling initiative to bridge the skill gap and create a level playing field, with Upendra Kasbekar. Marcos Oliveira, President and CEO of Iochpe-Maxion Q: What inspired Iochpe-Maxion to introduce the Formare program in India? A: The Formare Program has been a cornerstone of our operations[Read More…]
Mahindra Veero spotlights chassis innovations and robust underpinnings. The advancement in the underpinning is significant, writes Upendra Kasbekar. The Veero marks a significant advancement in commercial vehicle chassis design. It spotlights chassis innovations and robust underpinnings. Veejay Nakra, President of Automotive Division at Mahindra & Mahindra, highlighted the critical aspects of the platform, emphasising its rugged construction, the materials utilised[Read More…]
In an era where the need for skilled labour is more pressing than ever, initiatives focused on upskilling through industry-academia collaboration have become pivotal to national growth, writes Upendra Kasbekar. Industry-academia collaboration has long been the backbone of real world worthy solutions. Iochpe-Maxion which operates 33 manufacturing plants across 14 countries, including three in India produces approximately 50 million wheels[Read More…]
In an upfront conversation, Raj Manek, Executive Director & Board Member, Messe Frankfurt Asia Holdings Ltd. speaks of success in infrastructure and mobility intertwined with culture creation to Ashish Bhatia. Q. What are the major trends in infrastructure and mobility across the globe for different automotive segments? A. Across the globe, the integration of electric and autonomous vehicles is shaping[Read More…]
The 27th edition of Automechanika Frankfurt got underway, marking the return of the global automotive industry’s largest B2B aftermarket trade fair. It underscored the powertrains and the evolving aftermarket, writes Ashish Bhatia. The unprecedented Frankfurt heat waves gave way to nip in the air. It was the perfect ambience for showcasing modern-day powertrains and shaping the future of the automotive[Read More…]
The eighth NGV India Summit 2024 highlighted the role of natural gas vehicles in India’s transition to clean mobility and aspirations of net-zero emissions by 2070, writes Richa Tyagi. Moving progressively towards its net-zero target by 2070, multiple challenges disguised as opportunities stand in front of India to achieve zero CO2 emissions. Collaborative steps taken by the NITI Aayog, nodal[Read More…]
