Story by: Bhargav TS Global automotive component and technology major ZF Friedrichshafen AG introduced an ‘electrified’ clutch that makes manual powertrains even more efficient. ZF launched the Clutch-by-Wire (CBW) system for the global market. It is an electromechanical actuator system that, for the first time, controls the clutch independently of the driver’s left foot and without a mechanical connection to[Read More…]

Zygor Energy, run by Inder Sharma, is working on reducing emissions in the existing and new cars. He explains how a simple replacement of a spark plug can do that. Story by: Sukhpreet Singh Most of the powertrain components manufacturers are working on some innovative products to reduce the emissions and to meet the BS-VI norms. We recently met Inder[Read More…]

The third convention hosted by ICAT on October 11 and 12, 2018 focused on new powertrain technologies, reducing emissions, moving towards BS-VI emission norms and electric vehicles. Story by: Gunjan D Bidani & Sukhpreet Singh The 2 day convention organised in New Delhi by the International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT), revolved around the future of powertrain technologies. Its timing[Read More…]

Story by: Bhargav TS & Sricharan R The Bengaluru-based General Motors Technical Centre India (GMTC-I), an engineering and research centre of General Motors(GM), is working on new products for the upcoming trends in the world market. The Detroit-based GM is moving towards the vision of zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion. GMTC-I is helping the global leader to bring[Read More…]

Story by: Sricharan R Bosch, a world-leading multinational engineering and electronics company, is gearing up with products to support the upcoming BS-VI norms in India. Headquartered in Gerlingen, near Stuttgart, Germany, the company was founded by Robert Bosch in 1886. In India, Bosch is a leading supplier of technology and services in the areas of mobility solutions, industrial technology, consumer[Read More…]

ACI Bureau Classic Legends Pvt. Ltd., a lifestyle start-up, formed in 2015, to re-introduce to today’s consumers the rich heritage and legacy of classic brands in a new avatar, has unveiled the new engine for the soon-to- be-launched JAWA Motorcycles in India. Classic Legends aims to become India’s first true lifestyle company and provide opportunities to consumers to relive the[Read More…]

Story by: Bhargav TS Manufacturers want to minimise noise and vibration from the exhaust systems of the new generation cars, and even commercial vehicles, to offer maximum comfort to the passengers and customers. This is made possible by decoupling engine from the exhaust system and allowing specified movement by employing flexible coupling elements. Witzenmann India, the wholly-owned subsidiary of the[Read More…]

ACI Bureau Amara Raja Batteries Ltd and Johnson Controls, Inc. have signed a technology collaboration agreement to bring a new wave of battery technologies to India. Expanding on their 20 year partnership, the two companies will share and improve product design and manufacturing technologies enabling higher performance across Starting, Lighting and Ignition (SLI), Enhanced Flooded Batteries (EFB) and Absorbent Glass[Read More…]

ACI Bureau Bonfiglioli Transmissions Pvt Ltd, the Indian subsidiary of Bonfiglioli Riduttori S.p.A., a world leader in manufacturing gearboxes, gearmotors and drive systems, continues its expansion with a new manufacturing facility in Chennai. Its operations commenced from September 2018. The new 132,000-sqft- facility is adjacent to the existing plant at the SIDCO Industrial Area in Thirumudivakkam. It houses modern assembly[Read More…]