Motherson Sumi Systems has announced a string of technical collaborations and this strategy continues to be the mainstay. Ashish Bhatia with Deepti Thore looks at their importance, recovery and expected returns. Motherson Sumi Systems Ltd. (MSSL), among the largest auto ancillaries, has done everything in its capacity to limit the global headwinds from impacting India operations. The wiring harness manufacturer[Read More…]
Italian brake manufacturer Brembo S.p.A is marching towards its vision of the future of mobility. Ashish Bhatia takes a closer look at some of the key developments including new acquisitions and technological advancements. Brembo S.p. A of Italy is well known for its capabilities in the design, development and production of braking systems. The company recently marked its 60th[Read More…]
Press release | Gilles Mabire will assume responsibility for global automotive research and development as CTO latest by January 1, 2022 Mabire has a degree in electronics and mechatronics and over 25 years of cross-business international management experience in the automotive industry Continental CEO Nikolai Setzer: “Gilles Mabire is ideally suited to this role, bringing with him a broad and[Read More…]
Press release | – Strengthens Leadership Position in Global Tire Industry – Combines Two Complementary Brand Portfolios with a Comprehensive Offering Across the Value Spectrum – Provides Significant, Immediate and Long-Term Financial Benefits – Opportunity to Create Additional Value from Manufacturing and Distribution – Increases Scale to Support Investments in New Mobility and Fleet Solutions Akron, OH – June 7,[Read More…]
Press release | Global initiative of “The Climate Group” and “Carbon Disclosure Project” (CDP) with more than 300 member companies Joint commitment at international and local level to the expansion of renewable energy sources worldwide Goal of climate-neutral production: Vitesco Technologies has already reduced direct and indirect CO2 emissions for operational activities by almost 90 percent since 2020 Regensburg, June[Read More…]
Visteon Corporation will showcase advanced technology in three different passenger cars to demonstrate how it can increase a vehicle’s value throughout its lifecycle by reducing warranty costs and enhancing the driving experience. Demonstrations will occur Jan. 6-9 at the Visteon booth (#20) in the Central Plaza of the Las Vegas Convention Center during the 2015 International CES. “The vehicle connectivity gallery[Read More…]
Apollo Tyres has launched AWL 822, which according to the tyre maker, is the largest loader tyre manufactured in India. At the 12th International Mining and Machinery Exhibition (IMME) 2014, in Kolkata the company, along with AWL 822, also unveiled the ALT 188 TX tyre, which is said to be the industry’s first traction tread design. The Apollo AWL 822[Read More…]
Text : T Murrali Vehicles, irrespective of the segments they operate in, are developing and progressing day by day due to many factors that include performance improvements, safety, emission regulations and increased comfort and convenience. Vehicle manufacturers achieve this largely by the increasing use of electronics. While this phenomenon creates immense potential for the electronics, semiconductor and software industries, there[Read More…]
As part of its continued plan to expand its global engineering and manufacturing footprint, the Canadian auto components major Magna International Inc. has announced the establishment of two new facilities in the Sanand in Gujarat. While the new plants reflect business awards for vehicle programs built off global-platforms, they also help position Magna for further growth in India as vehicle production expands.[Read More…]
SAE International published the J2601 standard, “Fueling Protocols for Light Duty Gaseous Hydrogen Surface Vehicles”, the light duty hydrogen fueling protocol which will serve as the baseline for fueling the first generation hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEVs) with hydrogen. This standard will be used worldwide for hydrogen fueling stations. “SAE J2601 enables a safe and quick hydrogen fueling experience[Read More…]
