At the 40th Vienna Motor Symposium (May 15-17), Continental displayed innovations ranging from clean combustion engines via new 48-volt high-power electrification with 30 kW peak output all the way to fuel cells.

As the automotive industry evolves to hybrid and electric propulsion, chain drive technology is a strategic enabler.

Though demand for traditional automotive lighting solutions continues to be high (as they are easily available and cost less), the market is moving towards energy-efficient solutions like LEDs (light-emitting diodes).

The two-wheeler industry volume growth might register a 3-5 per cent expansion in FY2020 with the subdued consumer sentiments continuing to weigh on demand in H1FY2020.

Public transport is an indispensable part of a city’s mobility and, forms a cor part of the future of shared mobility. Among the different available modes, buses are the dominant form of public transport in India.

With the advancement of rising additive manufacturing technologies that promise to render benefits in terms of cost, flexibility and speed, the automotive industry will contribute vastly to large scale adoption of AM, says Ankit Sahu.

Electric cars are going to be the future. However, manufacturers still face some major challenges before emissions-free electromobility becomes a reality, especially heavy batteries, which change the vehicle construction and design.

In the automotive industry, timely product development and time-to-market is of acute essence. To enable their auto clients to stay at the top, etc.

Growing vehicle production, demand for comfort, and the need to reduce maintenance costs are the major drivers pushing the growth of the automotive axle market in India.