Articles by: Team ACI

Gulf Oil Lubricants is considering acquiring companies to enhance its electric vehicle infrastructure.

Gulf Oil Lubricants is considering acquiring companies to enhance its electric vehicle infrastructure.

Hinduja Co is exploring acquisitions of charge point operators and firms in intelligent grid tech, according to Gulf Oil Int’l CEO. Gulf Oil Lubricants India plans to become a leader in the electric vehicle charging ecosystem by acquiring charge point operators (CPOs) and companies in the intelligent grid technology space, according to top executives. “We are looking at the complete[Read More…]

by March 15, 2024 Newscast
2024 Global Automotive Colour Launched

2024 Global Automotive Colour Launched

Axalta Coating Systems, today announced its 2024 Global Automotive Colour of the Year ‘Starry Night’. Starry Night is a deep, modern colour that features light blue and silver flakes, reminiscent of the vastness of space and our desire to explore it. The black shade represents bold creativity and the determination to achieve new heights. As a versatile hue, Starry Night[Read More…]

by March 12, 2024 Newscast
TVS Motor’s Social Arm Celebrates 40% Female Representation in Field Force, Empowers 60,000+ Rural Women across 5 States

TVS Motor’s Social Arm Celebrates 40% Female Representation in Field Force, Empowers 60,000+ Rural Women across 5 States

National, 07 March, 2024: Srinivasan Services Trust (SST), the social arm of TVS Motor Company and Sundaram-Clayton Limited, has been working for women empowerment in the rural belts of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Himachal Pradesh for the past 27 years, through formation of Women Self-help groups, and helping them sustain through interventions in diverse sectors such as training,[Read More…]

by March 8, 2024 Uncategorized
Frank Huber to join Marelli as EVP and President of Automotive Lighting & Sensing

Frank Huber to join Marelli as EVP and President of Automotive Lighting & Sensing

Frank Huber is set to join Marelli as the Executive Vice President and President of Automotive Lighting and Sensing, effective March 1, 2024. He will be based in Reutlingen, Germany. David Slump, President and CEO of Marelli, expressed his delight at Frank’s appointment, citing his vast experience in the automotive industry as a valuable asset to the Marelli leadership team.[Read More…]

by March 6, 2024 Newscast
19th EV Expo 2023: Sustainable Transportation On The Cards

19th EV Expo 2023: Sustainable Transportation On The Cards

Stakeholders of the emobility opportunity stepped up with a forward-looking portfolio at the 19th EV Expo 2023. Richa Tyagi picks the standout displays as the Industry chalk a vision.   Supported by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTh), Govt. of India, Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojna (PMKVY), Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), and ICAT (International Centre for[Read More…]

by March 6, 2024 Exhibition And Conferences
Building a Resilient Supply Chain

Building a Resilient Supply Chain

With localisation being at the heart of the Indian Government’s policies, developing a robust raw material supply chain to ensure a smooth manufacturing process is the need of the hour, writes Prajakta Chavan Rane.   Considering the growing call for  ‘Make in India’ components, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) both Indian and International are consciously sourcing a  major chunk from Indian[Read More…]

by March 6, 2024 Exhibition And Conferences
Happy Forgings Takes the IPO Route

Happy Forgings Takes the IPO Route

Happy Forgings made its debut on the Indian bourses on December 27, 2023. Deven Lad looks at the strategy behind opting for the IP route. Happy Forgings Ltd. is a case study for aspiring entrepreneurs. A forged components manufacturing company, it created a buzz late last year when it got a nod for its Initial Public Offering (IPO). The company[Read More…]

by February 25, 2024 Business Filings
BorgWarner Strengthens eMotor Business with XPeng

BorgWarner Strengthens eMotor Business with XPeng

 BorgWarner has begun eMotor rotor and stator production for XPeng Motors, a leading Chinese Smart EV company. The product will be used on the X9 MPV as well as XPeng’s next electric B-class sedan, with start of production planned for Q3 2024. The high voltage hairpin (HVH) 220 eMotor offers high power and torque density, plus higher efficiency at a[Read More…]

by February 19, 2024 Newscast
Trends At SIAT 2024

Trends At SIAT 2024

ARAI organised the 18th SIAT 2024. Deven Lad and Prajakta Chavan highlight the progressive mobility developments.   The apex Research and Development (R&D) organisation, Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) organised the 18th edition of its flagship biennial symposium at the Pune International Exhibition and Convention Centre (PIECC) in Moshi. Moving out of the Oxford Golf course venue, over 1500[Read More…]

by February 19, 2024 Cover Story
The Export Dynamics – Part 1

The Export Dynamics – Part 1

Headwinds have challenged the export prospects. Ashish Bhatia looks at the limitations and opportunities for the CV suppliers in this multipart series. The export aspirations have been significantly hindered by unprecedented and peculiar circumstances. From geopolitical trade uncertainties, to supply chain bottlenecks, to recessionary trends and demand slump threatening consumption. If the Russia-Ukraine crisis wasn’t hard enough on trade, the[Read More…]

by February 7, 2024 Cover Story