Be it ICE or EVs, cooling solutions are vital for vehicle operations. Ashish Bhatia looks at the advancements made for both OE and aftermarket segments. The engine cooling system market alone is projected to grow from USD 34.1 bn in 2023 to USD 49.7 bn by 2032. It translates to a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4.8 per cent.[Read More…]
With India joining the global ‘Right To Repair’ movement, Ashish Bhatia is optimistic about the equilibrium being restored in automotive. A global movement, ‘Right-To-Repair’ is customer-centric and aims to be an equaliser. The movement advocates for the right of individuals and small businesses to repair and modify their own electronic devices, appliances, and other products. If adhered to, in the[Read More…]
JK Tyres and Industries launches premium, replacement tyre solutions. Ashish Bhatia looks at the broader strategy at play. JK Tyres and Industries Pvt. Ltd. (JK Tyre) recently launched a premium tyre solution. ‘Levitas Ultra’, the premium range of tyres were launched in Mumbai. Averred Anuj Kathuria, President (India), JK Tyre and Industries Ltd, “The Levitas Ultra range is aimed at[Read More…]
The 16th Edition of Auto Expo 2023 – The Components Show marked the biennial exhibition’s return. Ashish Bhatia found the supplier exhibits a testimony to OEMs having capable partners to see through their zero-emissions strategy. Pragati Maidan in Delhi was back to its glorious best after a three-year Covid-19-induced hiatus. The exhibition centre was back to halls full of automotive[Read More…]
Shriram Pistons & Rings reaffirmed a fuel-agnostic approach. Prateek Pardeshi outlines the strategy of pursuing a coexisting mix. Shriram Pistons and Rings Ltd. (SPRL) has its roots in IC Engines (ICE). The company commands an annual turnover of over 40 million pistons, 80 million engine valves, and 150 million piston rings as a testimony. To fuel its diversification strategy into[Read More…]
BorgWarner has put in place key elements of the emobility ecosystem. Ashish Bhatia looks at the plug-and-play capability making it easier to lead. BorgWarner is in a position to accelerate the transition to emobility at large. In line with its electrification strategy ‘Charging Forward’, the company, at the Auto Expo 2023 – The Components Show showcased a range of emobility[Read More…]
Sona Comstar continues to deliver enhanced performance on its components systems. Ashish Bhatia looks at the new products and iterations from the company. While pursuing multiple strategic collaborations to become a one-stop automotive technology solutions provider for domestic as well as global markets, Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd. (Sona Comstar), is banking on new products and iterations.[Read More…]
Varroc Group showcased a host of polymer, lighting and telematics-based solutions. Ashish Bhatia looks at the product-driven, focused strategy. The Varroc Group put in a stellar team show to assert the competencies of its different verticals. The tier supplier showcased the next generation of product iterations, an outcome of the group having been in action all through the pandemic marred[Read More…]
Where there is hardware there is software. Assembly and machine-level programming have been around for years. Prateek Pardeshi visited a leading aftermarket player to understand the change in approach today. It is well known how the low-level binary skeleton of Assembly Language Programming (ALP) coexists with Machine Level Language (MLL). The latter converts ALP using an assembler and can be[Read More…]
FPT Industrial, the IVECO Group company has grand plans for India. Prateek Pardeshi assesses the gas engines as the foundation of this strategy. Fiat Powertrain Technologies (FPT) Industrial was formed as a combined entity with the best of IVECO, CASE IH, and NEW HOLLAND engine, transmission, and axle technology coming together. It is known to have leveraged the expertise and[Read More…]
