Many resources are allocated for optimal thermal management in ICE and alternative green mobility solutions. Ashish Bhatia scouts the key advancements and aftermarket inclusions. The most common way to keep systems cool is lubricants. Here, viscosity is known to be the most important property of a base oil. So much so that the health of the lubricant is monitored based[Read More…]
JK Tyre has advanced technology with a focus on enhancing durability and mileage for premium OTRs, writes Ashish Bhatia. JK Tyre has made significant strides in advancing its product portfolio. This is attributed to a strong focus on technology and enhancing the durability of premium Off-The-Road (OTR) tyres. In terms of product portfolio, there was a lot launched in 2023,”[Read More…]
Freudenberg Group reflects on CY23. With a commitment to sustainability and expansion, the company is confident of R&D and strategic initiatives fructifying, writes Richa Tyagi. Global technology conglomerate, the Freudenberg Group released the calendar year results for 2023 (CY23). Reflecting on the company’s 175-year journey in innovation and component manufacturing, the focus is on building on the achievements in India[Read More…]
Lumax Cornaglia has added to its manufacturing footprint by commissioning a new plant for emission-compliant products with an eye on the future, writes Prajakta Chavan. Lumax Cornaglia Auto Technologies Pvt. Ltd. commissioned a state-of-the-art facility with a 2.5 lakh sq. ft expanse in the Khed district, Pune. Vikas Marwah, Chief Executive Officer, Lumax Auto Technologies. Ltd. (LATL) asserted that the[Read More…]
Export prospects for CV suppliers were limited, but opportunities existed amidst headwinds. Ashish Bhatia explored in this multipart series. Export aspirations have faced significant challenges due to unprecedented and peculiar circumstances. These include geopolitical trade uncertainties, supply chain bottlenecks, recessionary trends, and a demand slump that threatens consumption. The Russia-Ukraine crisis has already impacted trade, and the Israel-Gaza crisis has[Read More…]
ACMA reassures continuity in robust growth backed by strategic investments in the auto components sector, writes Richa Tyagi. In its findings shared at the Industry Performance Review for the first half of fiscal 2023-24 (H1-FY24), the turnover of India’s automotive component industry during the period April-September 2023 stood at an impressive Rs.2.98 lakh crore (USD 36.1 bn). This translates to[Read More…]
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…]
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…]
Road Safety is an integral part of the school curriculum, but not enough. Experts demand practical knowledge, to bring down the number of road accidents, writes Prajakta Chavan Rane Concerned by the alarming increase in the number of traffic accidents and fatalities across India, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highway (MORTH) made ‘Road Safety’ an integral part of school[Read More…]
The industry is focused on reskilling and upskilling. Ashish Bhatia highlights the efforts of Skillveri, an enabler. The careers and employment opportunities in the automotive sector are evolving. The transition to sustainable choices and green mobility solutions coupled with growing electronic content per vehicle means that the technology is forcing a change. The industry needs to adapt quickly! There[Read More…]
