Retrofitting conventional vehicles with EV conversion kits is fast catching up. Prateek Pardeshi looks at among the first such RTO approved kit by GoGoA1. The acquisition costs of EVs continue to be a deterrent for buyers. Battery costs have cooled down but yet to make a strong case for EV manufacturers. The wait for economies of scale and breaking even[Read More…]
Fahrzeugwerk Bernard Krone Gmbh & Co. KG is ready with the new generation Cool Liner and Profi Liner. Prateek Pardeshi looks at the new offerings ahead of their key unveils. The Cool Liner is a cold chain ready semi-trailer that was launched by Krone originally in 1996 under the product name ‘Krone-Wabash,’ and is celebrating its 25th birthday this year.[Read More…]
In line with the Union Budget 2021-22 announcement, the Government of India approved the PLI scheme for the automobile and auto components industry. Ashish Bhatia visits the fine print to gauge the industry sentiment. In the Union Budget 2021-2022, under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, Rs.1.97 Lakh crore was allocated for creating “global manufacturing champions” across 13 sectors including[Read More…]
The ICE is cleaner and more efficient than in the past. Ashish Bhatia looks at the evolving landscape and the drivers of change. At the Bharat Stage VI (BSVI), it is safe to presume that the Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) is cleaner, greener and more efficient than in the past. Despite the emobility aspirations, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) continue to[Read More…]
BPW Trailer Systems introduces the hauling trailer system for 18-wheelers. Prateek Pardeshi correlates the next-generation solution to the revival of the trailer segment. BPW Trailer Systems India Pvt. Ltd. (BPW) has been making the right noises with its hauling trailer systems for 18-wheelers. The company has leveraged expertise in the trailer systems like the two-axle suspension, and Electronic Braking System[Read More…]
The Bosch Wafer Fab in Dresden, Germany is touted as the world’s most modern. Deepti Thore looks at the capabilities of the smart, future-ready factory. Self Optimised Manufacture The automotive industry, globally, is finding ways to overcome the shortage of semiconductors. In effect, even with demand sentiment improving, these big supply-side constraints are the biggest handicap for automotive Original Equipment[Read More…]
Pricol Limited is banking on evolution for sustainable growth. Prateek Pardeshi looks at how the manufacturer is safeguarding the bottom line. Pricol Ltd. has continued to evolve for sustainable growth since it first commenced operations in 1975. The automotive components and precision-engineered product manufacturer is coming off a tough pandemic marred fiscal with an even greater determination to succeed. It[Read More…]
Anand Group and Mando Corporation have entered into a JV. Prateek Pardeshi looks at the growth potential tied to the demand for e-mobility. India, as a signatory to the Paris Agreement, is prioritising electrification on a national level. This national mission is backed by the Government of India’s (GoI) FAME scheme. Known to have sold 1,05,268 EVs till date, from[Read More…]
Axalta Coating Systems has launched the Acquire Color Compact spectrophotometer. Deepti Thore looks into the claims of cost-effectiveness, accuracy and faster colour match. Axalta Coating Systems Ltd., known for providing innovative and sustainable coating solutions for the automotive industry has introduced ‘Acquire Color Compact’ spectrophotometer. It is aimed at addressing the automotive industry’s long-standing requirement of colour matching. These requirements[Read More…]
The automotive industry can offset the impact of the third wave of Covid-19 by mapping tier suppliers among other initiatives writes Manav Kapur, Executive Director, Steelbird International. The health ministry has said that the third wave of Covid-19 is now imminent and India should start to prepare itself for the new mutant of novel Coronavirus. The outbreak of the pandemic[Read More…]
