With automobile manufacturers demanding more eco-friendly products from their suppliers, the adoption rate of greener technology among component manufacturers is expected to increase in the near future, says Rakesh Rao.

Advancements in lighting technology are improving night vision and saving lives. LED technology has seen significant performance improvements over the past decade, along with significant decreases in unit cost, says Mark Patrik.The ability to see the road ahead and any obstructions is, obviously, crucial to road safety. This is borne out by the fact that around 10,000 night-time accidents occur within the European Union (EU) each year – double the figure for daytime (when adjusted for the number of road users present at that time).

As electric vehicles (EV) gain traction, the demand for LEDs is likely to gain momentum as traditional lights draw more energy from the drivetrain. With its wide rand of LED products, Osram is all set to meet this surge in demand for LEDs. Osram, with more than 110 years of experience in lighting industry, has been at the forefront in developing products to meeting evolving needs of automotive industry. While 50 per cent of cars globally are fitted with Osram lights, in India, 65 per cent of passenger vehicles use its lights. Avinder Singh, Chief Executive Officer, Osram India Pvt Ltd, interacted with Rakesh Rao to shed more light on the trends in automotive lighting industry and the company’s growth plans in India.

Industry 4.0 – an amalgamation of information technology and manufacturing technologies - is bringing together robots, data and connected devices for creating a productive environment.

The year 2018 will be an exciting year for the auto industry as it focuses on three important pillars: sustainability, safety and modernisation, says Suresh KV.

Shamsher Dewan in this report provides insights into the proposed BS-VI emission norms and its likely impact on technology along with vehicle pricing going forward. The report also summarises the change in technology that petrol & diesel vehicles have seen across various emission standards along with pros & cons of available technologies.

The budget aims to drive consumption by giving push to infrastructure & MSMEs sector and developments in rural areas. While the automotive industry will benefit from these measures, the budget could have done more, says Rakesh Rao.

The event is an opportunity for the industry and visitors to co-create, co-exist and celebrate. The 14th Auto Expo, the biggest extravaganza and much-awaited event of the automotive industry in India, kick-starts in the second week of February 2018.

The show will display an exclusive collection of components and technology from over 1,200 participants. This year, the auto components industry is gearing up for the 14th edition of India’s biggest automobile component exhibition show. The Auto Expo-Components Show will be held between February 8 to February 11, 2018 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.