Post Tagged with: "Vehicles"

ContiTech at the IAA: Supply trends for Commercial Vehicles

ContiTech at the IAA: Supply trends for Commercial Vehicles

Scratch-resistant surfaces make commercial vehicles more comfortable and economical Continental Air Spring Leveling System: valve function integrated Today’s hose lines: lighter and more heat resistant Tomorrow’s hose lines: solutions for waste heat recovery and dual fuel CONTI® HEAVY DUTY POWER: drive belts last up to 500,000 km Scratch-resistant surface materials for the driver’s cab interior, oil and coolant hoses for high-temperature[Read More…]

Webasto at the IAA Commercial Vehicles Show

Webasto at the IAA Commercial Vehicles Show: New transport refrigeration systems and high-voltage heaters At the IAA Commercial Vehicles Show in Hanover, Webasto is presenting a wide-ranging portfolio for light commercial vehicles and trucks under the slogan “Heating and cooling from a single source”. The booth is located on Stand B22 in Hall 12 from September 25 to October 1,[Read More…]

WABCO’s solutions for Commercial Vehicles

WABCO’s solutions for Commercial Vehicles

Compiled by Krishna Kumar Technology innovation is the commercial vehicle industry’s most important response to the growing need to make these vehicles safer and more efficient. By pioneering breakthrough electronic, mechanical and mechatronic technologies for braking, stability and transmission automation systems, WABCO helps vehicle manufacturers and fleet operators to respond to increasingly stringent regulations around the world for safer and[Read More…]

by August 4, 2014 Off Beat
Awards bring more challenges: Sat Mohan Gupta

Awards bring more challenges: Sat Mohan Gupta

Chennai headquartered Comstar Automotive Technologies Private Limited has won the prestigious Ford Global Supplier Excellence Award in ‘Silver’ category for the supply of starter assemblies. The CEO of the company, Sat Mohan Gupta shares his views with T Murrali on the journey towards this coveted recognition and the way forward. Edited excerpts:   Q: Congratulations on getting the Silver Medallion[Read More…]

by July 28, 2014 Upfront
The best plus for India is consistent growth: Erich Nesselhauf

The best plus for India is consistent growth: Erich Nesselhauf

Erich Nesselhauf has been involved in the Daimler India Commercial Vehicles’ greenfield project from 2008 and built the entire supplier base for the company, achieving a localisation of 85% for BharatBenz trucks at the start of production in 2012. Recently he was elevated as the Managing Director & CEO of the company. He shared his views with T Murrali on[Read More…]

by July 28, 2014 Upfront

SAE International Publishes New standard, SAE J2601, to Establish Worldwide Basis for H2 Fueling of Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles

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…]

JBL audio system delivers ultimate listening experience to new smart vehicles

HARMAN, the premium global audio and infotainment group, announces the world premiere of JBL sound in the new smart for two and smart for four cars. This is the first time HARMAN has provided in-vehicle audio for smart, a Daimler Group company, and extends the already strong partnership between HARMAN and Daimler in the field of in-car infotainment. The new smart cars featuring the customized[Read More…]

Volkswagen passenger cars deliver over 3 million vehicles in first half for the first time

A total of 3.07 (January-June 2013: 2.95) million vehicles were handed over to customers worldwide, representing an increase of 3.8%. Volkswagen Passenger Cars delivered 514,900 (June 2013: 509,200; +1.1%) models in the month of June. “Developments at Volkswagen Passenger Cars in the first half year were stable thanks to the brand’s convincing model range. The Golf in particular continues to[Read More…]

Wireless charging of electric drive and plug-in hybrid vehicles

Wireless charging of electric drive and plug-in hybrid vehicles

One of the next steps on the way to perfect electric drive and plug-in hybrid vehicles is wireless charging. Daimler and BMW have now agreed on jointly developing and implementing one common technology. Wireless charging of the battery will make the handling of electric drive and plug-in hybrid vehicles even easier. Mercedes-Benz will commence fleet testing of this “unplugged” technology with[Read More…]

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles starts production of Left Hand Drive FUSO Trucks

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles starts production of Left Hand Drive FUSO Trucks

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. (DICV), the wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler AG, Stuttgart, Germany along with Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation, Japan (MFTBC), a Daimler Company, under Daimler Trucks Asia, rolled out its first Left-Hand Drive (LHD) FUSO trucks for the export markets at its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Oragadam.  The first heavy-duty truck – the FUSO[Read More…]