The Maharashtra government announced a reduction in VAT on diesel and petrol for the Mumbai and Navi Mumbai regions. Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, while presenting the state Budget for 2024-25, detailed the changes. VAT Reductions: – Diesel: VAT reduced from 24% to 21% – Petrol: VAT reduced from 26% to 25% This change will lower diesel prices by[Read More…]
The Bombay Exhibition Centre (Mumbai) hosted hosted industry experts, decision-makers, and security enthusiasts from across India at the second annual edition of the ‘Security and Fire Expo 2024’. At Nesco, held from May 09-11, the venue was transformed into the region’s largest and most influential congregation in the region. Organiser Informa Markets said to have been dedicated to security and[Read More…]
Automotive electronics, critical to modern vehicle success, face challenges that require innovative solutions like simulation to ensure reliability, safety, and compliance, writes Sudheer Reddy, Sales Director, Ansys Software Pvt. Ltd. The automotive industry is in the middle of a technological revolution driven by quick technological advancements, evolving regulatory requirements, and changing consumer demands. With the growth of Electric Vehicles (EV),[Read More…]
Of late we are seeing a massive trend in the electrification of vehicles, however, the reports say despite that ICE will continue to dominate the market in the Asia Pacific, including India, write Krishna Gowdaman A (Application Engineering Specialist, India, Automotive Aftermarket Division, 3M) and Suparno Hazra (Application Engineering Manager, South APAC, Automotive Aftermarket Division, 3M) In the report shared[Read More…]
The objective of this article is to present new advanced testing procedures for regenerative braking. The first part of the article introduced the work and presented the methodology – test procedure, instrumentation, post-processing formulae, etc.– for the vehicles whose regenerative system was characterised in terms of durability testing. This second part will focus on performance testing. Performance Testing procedures Vehicles[Read More…]
The chase to localise is a global phenomenon. Ashish Bhatia gauges the pursuit for that edge. It has been over four years since the COVID-19 pandemic caused significant changes in shopfloors and manufacturing processes. As a result of supply-chain bottlenecks, concepts such as ‘Just-In-Case’ have been adopted instead of the ‘Just-In-Time’ approach from the previous benchmark. Manufacturers have invested in[Read More…]
At the 15th Apollo CV Awards 2024, key stakeholders of the CV value chain deliberated on ways to enhance customer value profitably. Ashish Bhatia delves into the deep insights. The panel began with moderator VG Ramakrishnan, Managing Partner, Avanteum Advisors LLP probing the transporter challenges. Jehaan Kotwal, Founder of HumSafer and Director of JFK Transporters Pvt. Ltd. shed light on[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…]
Apollo Tyres has partnered with NATRAX to establish India’s first test track dedicated to validating tyres for Electric Vehicles (EVs) and low rolling resistance tyres. This collaboration aims to provide EV manufacturers with a dedicated facility to test and validate the cut and chip resistance of tyres, crucial due to the unique characteristics of EVs like regenerative braking and high-speed[Read More…]
In today’s automotive landscape, Indian consumers are driving a shift towards premium products, transforming cars from mere necessities into style statements and expressions of personal identity. This shift is evident in the increasing attention to detail and willingness to invest in upgrades beyond traditional interior and exterior enhancements. A notable trend is the replacement of standard disc horns with premium[Read More…]
