With localisation being at the heart of the Indian Government’s policies, developing a robust raw material supply chain to ensure a smooth manufacturing process is the need of the hour, writes Prajakta Chavan Rane. Considering the growing call for ‘Make in India’ components, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) both Indian and International are consciously sourcing a major chunk from Indian[Read More…]
Bridgestone has been recognized for leadership in corporate transparency and performance on climate change by global environmental non-profit CDP, securing a place on its annual ‘A List’. Being included in the ‘A List’ is a strong recognition of Bridgestone’s environmental actions and progress towards its long-term environmental vision of contributing toward carbon neutrality. Bridgestone Corporation has been recognized[Read More…]
ASIABRAKE 2024, the 10th Annual Conference & Exhibition, commenced at The Leela Ambience Gurugram, Delhi NCR, India, bringing together industry leaders, experts, and enthusiasts to explore the latest advancements and trends in brake systems engineering. The conference provided an insightful journey into the evolving landscape of automotive technology. The event witnessed the presence of leading OEMs and component manufacturers from[Read More…]
According to a forecast by the German government, truck freight traffic is set to increase by 46 per cent by 2051. Parcel services and bus companies will also expand their business over the next few years. The commercial vehicle segment therefore offers great opportunities for workshops. But they need a strong partner to take advantage of them. ZF offers a[Read More…]
The Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), the apex body representing India’s Auto Component manufacturing industry, successfully concluded the 4th edition of its ‘Transforming Mobility 2024 -Global Summit & Expo’, marking a significant step forward in redefining mobility and positioning India at the forefront of EV components manufacturing and innovations, in line with ACMA’s mission for sustainable transportation. The event,[Read More…]
HARMAN, a global leader in connected vehicle solutions, announced the launch of the HARMAN Ready Connect 5G Telematics Control Unit (TCU), leveraging state-of-the-art Snapdragon® Digital Chassis™ connected car technologies from Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. to push connectivity boundaries and democratize the automotive connectivity landscape. Based on the Snapdragon® Auto 5G Modem-RF Gen 2, HARMAN Ready Connect 5G TCU represents a significant[Read More…]
GENEVA: Renault (RENA.PA), opens a new tab and China-owned MG launched new electrified cars in Europe at the Geneva car show this week. As Chinese automakers seek to take more market share from legacy European rivals. Europe’s auto industry is scrambling to cut costs and roll out more affordable, well-reviewed electric vehicles (EVs) to counter the arrival[Read More…]
Arrow Electronics, and its engineering services company, eInfochips, are working with Infineon Technologies AG to help eInfochips’ customers accelerate the development of electric vehicle (EV) chargers. Development of EV chargers, especially DC “fast chargers,” is becoming increasingly challenging to equipment manufacturers due to several factors, such as lack of prior experience, stringent functional safety and reliability requirements, and a fledgling[Read More…]
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Technical Education, Government of Karnataka. The MoU aims to establish Advanced Centres of Excellence (ACoE) in several colleges across the State and as a pilot aims to initiate an ACoE in Government Engineering College, Ramanagara, making it the first government engineering college to host advanced technological[Read More…]
Toyota Kirloskar Auto Parts Pvt Ltd (TKAP), a part of Toyota Group of companies, announced that it has received the Domestic Value Addition (DVA) Certificate for xEV Transaxle (e-Drive) under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Advanced Automotive Technology (AAT) products. This development renders TKAP eligible to avail incentives under the Scheme. TKAP’s product has also met the Testing[Read More…]
