Dr Srinivas Gunti and Dr Shankar Venugopal write on the automotive lightweight, technology roadmap, composites, electric vehicles, and optimisation with a long-term view. The rate at which the number of ground vehicles is increasing will result in substantial environmental pollution, depletion of non-renewable energy sources and cause sustainability issues. According to a recent study [1], there would be two billion[Read More…]
Cylinder head design is one of the most complex processes in powertrain development. A cylinder head must withstand high combustion pressure, thermal stress and deformations and strain-life while having the least possible weight. A cylinder head is a complex component made up of ports, a water jacket, exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) passage, a combustion chamber head, gaskets and other aspects.[Read More…]
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…]
Bhargav TS Hyundai Motor India (HMIL) has launched Elite i20 in India, the next generation of its premium hatchback i20 at a starting price of Rs 4.98 lakh (ex-showroom Chennai). The Elite i20 is being launched globally for the first time in India, which was designed at Hyundai Motor’s Design Centre Europe in Rsheim, Germany. Elite i20 is the first[Read More…]
Datsun GO, the global car of Nissan Motor Corporation was driven by Auto Components India today in Hyderabad, and the first impressions are good. It has the elements of style and functionality catlysed by mileage that is much sought after by the customers in the entry level segment. Datsun originated in Japan as DAT-GO (DAT car) exactly a century ago; DAT[Read More…]
