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Vinod Dasari, Managing Director, Ashok Leyland

Vinod Dasari, Managing Director, Ashok Leyland

Q Talking about the new Captain Series, What is the different from your other vehicles in heavy CV segment? This is the first time you are seeing this cab. It was never shown before.

by January 31, 2014 Upfront
Ashok Leyland pins hope on ‘Captain’ to tide over slowdown

Ashok Leyland pins hope on ‘Captain’ to tide over slowdown

In a bid to buck the slowdown trend, Ashok Leyland, one of the leading commercial vehicle manufacturers in India, has launched its all new ‘Captain Series’. Unveiled by Mahendra Singh Dhoni on 6 January, the series, with its Captain 2523 Tipper, will include tippers, tractors and haulage vehicles.

by January 31, 2014 Newscast
Mahindra & Mahindra honours Delphi for timely support

Mahindra & Mahindra honours Delphi for timely support

Mahindra & Mahindra has awarded Delphi India’s E&S Division with the ‘Sanjeevani Award’ in recognition of the latter’s timely support during the devastating fire at the OEM’ warehouse at Nasik.

by January 31, 2014 Newscast
Back to the future with the e-Bee

Back to the future with the e-Bee

Fully compatible with electric vehicle and hybrid platforms Yet another revolution in mobility is in the offing. Visteon Corporation, one of the leading global automotive suppliers, is showcasing its e-Bee vehicle concept to customers and media in Japan as part of an Asia tour. The e-Bee is designed to explore new and alternative ways of using a vehicle, including car-sharing,[Read More…]

by January 31, 2014 Web Exclusive
It plays cool when the heat is on

It plays cool when the heat is on

Potential applications for the material in the engine compartment include air tubes, inlet pipes and add-on body parts that are subject to high thermal stresses. Lanxess, a specialty chemicals company, is launching two new high-tech heat stabilising systems — the XTS1 and XTS2 — for Durethan polyamide products. The XTS1 can withstand longterm service temperatures of upto 200 °C. Potential[Read More…]

by January 31, 2014 Web Exclusive
‘We like a real challenge’

‘We like a real challenge’

S Ravi, MD, Craftsman Automation takes us through his company’s interesting journey in recent times. When do you plan to commence production of the cylinder block and head for the ALL – Nissan JV? Ravi: We will commence commercial production of these two parts from the third quarter of the current fiscal. The objective is to roll them out in[Read More…]

by January 30, 2014 Upfront
Visctronic drives BorgWarner

Visctronic drives BorgWarner

 The electronically-driven fan drive promises to optimise fuel-economy while ensuring compliance with increasingly stringent emission norms. This development is the latest symbol of BorgWarner’s multifaceted presence in India. BorgWarner Cooling Systems India, the wholly-owned subsidiary of BorgWarner Thermal Systems based in the US, is currently working on about ten projects for different OEMs in India to deploy the Visctronic –[Read More…]

by January 30, 2014 Cover Story
Electrotherm develops ELdFOS to reduce sulphur and phosphorus content

Electrotherm develops ELdFOS to reduce sulphur and phosphorus content

Ahmedabad-based steel industryfocussed equipment maker Electrotherm (India) has recently launched an advanced induction furnace unit called ‘ELdFOS’. The process will help steel-users (read automotive component- makers) reduce imports while maintaining quality.

by January 30, 2014 Business Filings
BKT launches solutions for cranes and dump trucks

BKT launches solutions for cranes and dump trucks

Off-road tyre maker BKT has recently launched two value-added radials. The 445/95R/25 has been developed for high-speed cranes, while the 1800 R33 will be applicated with dump trucks. The former tyre enables high-speed cranes to make inter-city journeys at speeds of 80 kmph.

by January 30, 2014 Business Filings
Dynasole gives bus maker a new tint

Dynasole gives bus maker a new tint

Hyderabad-based, paint booth manufacturer Dynasole Industries, has recently bagged an order to supply a complete paint shop to upcoming bus maker Deccan Auto. Says AM Rao, MD Dynasole Industries, ‘The commissioning of the project, valued at around Rs. 2.5 crore will be completed by the first week of August.

by January 30, 2014 Business Filings