Motul India manufacturer of premium engine and industrial lubricants, has launched the Motul Sehat Ki Samriddhi initiative. Aimed at improving primary healthcare access for auto mechanics, their families, and community members, the campaign starts with health camps in Varanasi, Lucknow, and Ludhiana on 25th June 2024. These are the first of many camps planned across 20 cities in India. In[Read More…]
Many resources are allocated for optimal thermal management in ICE and alternative green mobility solutions. Ashish Bhatia scouts the key advancements and aftermarket inclusions. The most common way to keep systems cool is lubricants. Here, viscosity is known to be the most important property of a base oil. So much so that the health of the lubricant is monitored based[Read More…]
In an Industry Talk session, Jalaj Gupta, Business Head – Commercial Vehicles at Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. discussed the future of affordable mechanisation with Ashish Bhatia. Q. How are you taking the momentum gained last year for the whole agenda of introducing affordable mechanisation in CVs? How are you blending it with this year’s objective? Recall that last year, we[Read More…]
Bridgestone India, a subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, Japan, organised a three-day sustainability campaign from 19th to 21st June, involving employees and local communities at its Pune and Indore plants. The campaign emphasised Bridgestone’s commitment to sustainability, aligning with the Bridgestone 3.0 Journey, which aims to deliver social and customer value as a sustainable solutions company. The event aimed to deeply[Read More…]
Driven by rising consumer expectations and regulatory requirements, measuring the utilization of sustainable materials and their associated carbon footprint data along the value chain has become increasingly essential. This goal demands close collaboration across the value chain and the availability of tools to enable traceability. Covestro, a materials manufacturer, has embraced this challenge by partnering with Alibaba Cloud, the digital[Read More…]
With continued dedication towards safe mobility and led by Vision Zero, technology company Continental has expanded the production of its Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) for passenger cars at its Bangalore plant and inaugurated the same. This expansion comes as a response to the increasing market demand in India and targets to significantly enhance the production capacity. Launching with a[Read More…]
At the 15th Edition of Apollo CV Awards 2024, Kevin Kelly, Director at MarketsandMarkets Research Pvt. Ltd. put the spotlight on new CV business models on the horizon. Ashish Bhatia shares the holistic approach for the industry’s consideration. The 15th edition of the Apollo CV Awards in 2024 not only celebrated the excellence of the Commercial Vehicle (CV) industry but[Read More…]
JK Tyre has advanced technology with a focus on enhancing durability and mileage for premium OTRs, writes Ashish Bhatia. JK Tyre has made significant strides in advancing its product portfolio. This is attributed to a strong focus on technology and enhancing the durability of premium Off-The-Road (OTR) tyres. In terms of product portfolio, there was a lot launched in 2023,”[Read More…]
Freudenberg Group reflects on CY23. With a commitment to sustainability and expansion, the company is confident of R&D and strategic initiatives fructifying, writes Richa Tyagi. Global technology conglomerate, the Freudenberg Group released the calendar year results for 2023 (CY23). Reflecting on the company’s 175-year journey in innovation and component manufacturing, the focus is on building on the achievements in India[Read More…]
DAEWOO, the renowned Korean brand with a 50-year history and presence in 110 countries, is re-entering the Indian automotive market. Known for quality and innovation, DAEWOO introduces its advanced automotive batteries for cars, trucks, tractors, and buses, designed to meet the challenging demands of Indian roads and climates. These new batteries incorporate state-of-the-art technology for optimal performance and reliability. They[Read More…]
