Ventilated seats are fast becoming the talk of the town. Prateek Pardeshi and Ashish Bhatia explore the pros and cons compared to regular seats. The ergonomics of a good cabin are made or broken by the seating it houses! It is directly correlated to the driver’s comfort and fatigue, especially over a distance north of 10-20 kms. There[Read More…]
With the recent changes coming to fore, ZF Steering Gear (India) is looking up. Prateek Pardeshi looks at the key drivers. Robert Bosch Automotive Steering GmbH (RBAS) and the Munot Family are the major shareholders of ZF Steering Gear (India) Ltd. (erstwhile ZF Lenkystene GmbH). After RBAS purchased a 100 per cent stake in ZF Lenksysteme GmbH, to turn a[Read More…]
At the 14th Edition of Apollo CV Awards 2023, Barnik Chitran Maitra, Managing Partner and Chief Executive Officer of Arthur D Little (ADL), India and South Asia drew attention to big data. Ashish Bhatia deciphers the cues on mobility trends expected to impact components suppliers. The 14th Edition of Apollo CV Awards 2022 had a special guest speaker. Barnik Chitran[Read More…]
The discovery of lithium-ion reserves in India changes the India-EV equation. Ashish Bhatia explains the big deal about the newfound, treasure chest. The Indian EV industry wore a scar despite vying for a ‘Made in India’ status. The imports of lithium-ion battery packs until local produce picked up pace proved a sore point for the industry. It continues to dictate[Read More…]
Shinto Joseph, Director – South East Asia Operations at LDRA Technology Pvt. Ltd., an associate of LDRA Ltd. UK. busts the myths and realities around automotive safety and security in the Indian context. Q. How do you see the 360-degree digitisation trend impacting the automotive industry? A. The entire design, development, testing, certification, production, distribution, sales, and the after-sales service[Read More…]
The auto components suppliers are ready with their wishlists. Ashish Bhatia runs through them as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2023. The attention has shifted to Union Budget 2023. While government interventions sought by the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) also represent the expectations of the auto components industry, tier suppliers have their independent wishlists. Union Minister[Read More…]
Made in China ambient lights are finding takers in the Indian aftermarket. Ashish Bhatia and Prateek Pardeshi look at their growing attraction. The bug of customisation has bitten Indian vehicle owners for a long. So much so, that even a new vehicle on delivery instead of making its way to the owner’s parking lot finds itself being driven into the[Read More…]
The industry is tackling supply chain bottlenecks with tools at its disposal. Deepti Thore looks at the advancements leading to improved decision-making. Indian Automotive supply chains have become very complex today. The need is to mitigate risks and reform multi-tier visibility to address bottlenecks with alternative procurement strategies. It is crucial to recalibrate supplier links and establish a committed crisis[Read More…]
Daimler Truck Innovation Center India has commenced operations. Ashish Bhatia looks into the largest Daimler Truck AG centre outside Germany, acting on crucial fronts of mobility. Daimler Truck Innovation Center India (DTIC) in Bengaluru has commenced operations. It is the most significant innovation and development centre outside Germany for Daimler Truck AG as a captive unit with ~1300 skilled engineers.[Read More…]
World EV Day: EV brand heads and experts share insightful ideas for fast-tracking India’s EV adoption initiative With ‘World EV Day 2022’ just around the corner, brand heads and e-mobility experts convey their messages on how India can strongly and steadily advance its automotive electrification initiative. These EV stalwarts will come together at the E-Mobility India Forum powered by NGV[Read More…]
