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Delphi’s Electronically Scanning Radar Brings Safety to One Million Vehicles

Delphi’s Electronically Scanning Radar Brings Safety to One Million Vehicles

Delphi Automotive recently sold its one millionth electronically scanning radar (ESR) globally – a key milestone as car makers meet growing customer demand for new technologies that improve safety. Since its debut in 2009, Delphi’s ESR set the standard for long range automotive radar sensors.  Key features were introduced in this radar, including multi-mode operation, digital beam forming, and a[Read More…]

TVS Motor launches Scooty Zest

TVS Motor launches Scooty Zest

TVS Motor Company has added one more feather in its cap by launching TVS Scooty Zest 110, offering customers an optimum balance of power, performance, ride quality and handling. Targeting primarily the young girls the vehicle comes with fresh and modern stiling replete with vibrant graphics. Powered by the 109.7cc engine, that powers the Jupiter and Wego, the engine has[Read More…]

by August 22, 2014 Newscast, OEM, Web Exclusive
Mahindra launches Arjun Novo tractors

Mahindra launches Arjun Novo tractors

Bhargav TS Mahindra & Mahindra has launched its technologically advanced Arjun Novo tractors today in Chennai. The company has replaced its existing product Arjun 605DI with the new one, which is built on a new platform and available in 2 variants of 57HP – 605DI-i and 52HP – 605DI-PS. The new high power tractor is designed and developed in Mahindra[Read More…]

by August 20, 2014 Newscast, OEM, Web Exclusive
Start of Volume Production: New Generation of the ZF 8-Speed Automatic Transmission in the BMW 5 Series

Start of Volume Production: New Generation of the ZF 8-Speed Automatic Transmission in the BMW 5 Series

– Further savings potential of up to three percent – Focus of developers: Reducing drag torques and engine speed – Modular transmission construction kit predestined for downsizing engines Higher savings potential in terms of consumption and CO2 combined with increased ride comfort and dynamics: The successful 8HP 8-speed automatic transmission has been characterized by these advantages since the start of[Read More…]

Stronger, lighter Alcoa Ultra wheels now available for Peterbilt Class 8 trucks

New Alcoa Ultra aluminum wheels manufactured from a MagnaForce alloy that provides additional strength and lower weight are now available as a factory-installed option for all Peterbilt heavy-duty trucks, Peterbilt Motors Company recently announced. “This is a great new option for our customers in weight-conscious applications and other markets who want to run lighter and have confidence in the proven[Read More…]

by August 18, 2014 International, Web Exclusive

SKF establishing Global Technical Center in United States to strengthen global network

SKF continues its commitment to R&D and to North America by investing in a new Global Technical Center in the US.  The center will initially employ approximately 80 engineers within the first four years of operation, with plans to expand to 200 in subsequent years.   SKF today announced plans to build a new 12,100 m2 (130,000 sq. ft.) facility in[Read More…]

by August 18, 2014 International, Web Exclusive

Laser Technology to upgrade the Automotive Industry

Laser World of Photonics India is organising a series of road shows in several key industrial and academic cities of India leading to the final exposition to be held in Bangalore from 23 to 25 September, 2014. The third roadshow of this series was held in Pune on 6August, 2014.The road show focused on the ‘Use of Laser Technology in Automotive Industry’[Read More…]

by August 16, 2014 Trending, Web Exclusive

Hyundai Heavy Industries Shipbuilding Division Joins Marintec China 2015

Marintec China 2015, the All China Maritime Conference and Exhibition, will once again present the maritime industry’s largest international trade fair in Asia. Organised by UBM Asia, the largest commercial trade fair organiser in Mainland China, and the Shanghai Society of Naval Architects and Ocean Engineers (SSNAOE), this biennial exhibition and conference projects a strong showing vis-a -vis high re-booking[Read More…]

by August 14, 2014 Allied Business, Web Exclusive
ECM technology from EMAG – a close to indispensable part of any innovation in aero engine manufacturing

ECM technology from EMAG – a close to indispensable part of any innovation in aero engine manufacturing

In only a few other branches of industry are development pressures as enormous as in aircraft construction. One of the reasons is the fact that legislation is getting ever stricter about the CO2 emission of aircrafts at the same time as market expectations are of a rapidly accelerating growth in the sector. It is as a consequence of this development[Read More…]

Halla Visteon Climate Control Begins Production at South American Plant

Halla Visteon Climate Control Corp. (KS: 018880) celebrated the opening of its first manufacturing facility in South America. The new plant in Atibaia, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, assembles heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) components for automakers in the region. A ceremony marking the start of production was attended by guests including local government officials, customers, suppliers,[Read More…]