As technology advances there is a huge demand for performance engines and cooling is crucial in heat dissipation. Ashish Bhatia with Prateek Pardeshi looks at the advances in air-cooled systems led by fins. Heat dissipation is crucial to the efficiency of an Internal Combustion Engine (ICE). Especially since temperatures are known to breach the ~2300-2500 degrees Centigrade mark. Here, the[Read More…]
The Government of Rajasthan is conducting roadshows across the country to draw investment in its components manufacturing and ancillary ecosystem. Prateek Pardeshi draws the attention of tier suppliers and investors to the largest state of the country. Rajasthan is the largest state and seventh-largest economy, in India! There are already more than 100 automotive and auto-component manufacturing plants in the[Read More…]
Orissa-based EeVe India has its task cut out! It wants to become the best electric scooter company in the country. To realise its aspirations, the company is striving hard to increasingly localise its products as a ‘Made In India’ offering to click with buyers. A testimony to the efforts fructifying to a large extent is the new flagship scooter from[Read More…]
The EICMA 2021 International trade fair drew attention to the progress made in two-wheeler components. Deepti Thore highlights the mix expected to shape up next-generation products. The 78th edition of the International Bicycle and Motorcycle exhibition, EICMA 2021 was held between November 23-28, 2021.It was testimony to the distinct competitive edge of component suppliers in the two-wheeler industry. Hosted at[Read More…]
Continental has introduced the future of displays in four-wheelers namely Shytech displays. The display focuses on essential information and relaying it when needed instead of cluttering the screen with unnecessary information. Displays seem to be dominating the cockpit of four-wheelers as well as two-wheelers alike. Over the years, the length of displays along with functionality and intuitiveness has only increased.[Read More…]
Permagard India is eyeing expansion. Deepti Thore looks at the scope of growth through the company’s paint protective solutions. Emerging as a fast-growing ‘Surface Paint Protection’ and ‘Car Care Treatment’ company, Permagard India is eyeing expansion. Specialised in protective coatings which are designed to perform in harsh environments, Permagard offers protective coats and solutions that are claimed to have gained[Read More…]
Peter Fischer, Head of the Institute of Automotive Engineering at TU Graz draws attention to particulate matter emissions from brakes in a world obsessed with exhaust emissions. Whenever you think about emissions it’s quite likely you are thinking exhaust emissions. Opines Peter Fischer, Head of the Institute of Automotive Engineering at TU Graz in a report, “We have a problem[Read More…]
Bharat Forge is tapping new avenues after some effect of the pandemic. Bhushan Mhapralkar looks at factors driving the growth prospects of the company. Bharat Forge is emerging stronger from the pandemic. Claimed to maintain a positive outlook of the M&HCV segment on the back of infrastructure spending and the government’s focus on increasing manufacturing share in GDP, PLI schemes,[Read More…]
Mumbai based startup Earth Energy is riding the emobility wave in India. Team ACI highlights the company’s push for localisation as the foundation of its game plan. Mumbai-based startup Earth Energy is betting big on localised Electric Vehicles (EVs) for the Indian market. Taking a leaf out of the government’s impetus on ‘Make in India’ and the growing awareness among[Read More…]
TVS Srichakra launched a range of 11 replacement tyre sizes to align with the post-pandemic demands of personal mobility and commercial fleets. Team ACI shares a first look of the new addition to the OEM portfolio. TVS Srichakra Ltd. is building on the positive feedback for launches of the recent past. In a bid to further[Read More…]
