SEG Automotive, formerly the starter motor and generator division of Bosch Group, expects the demand for its new green solutions and technologies to go up in India as regulations to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) becomes stringent in the country.

Says Satish Godase, Director, Nu-Vu Conair Pvt Ltd, a joint venture company between the Ahmedabad-based Nu-Vu Engineers and the US-based Conair Group - a leader in auxiliary equipment for plastic processors.

Altair develops simulation technologies that allow OEMs to accelerate next generation mobility solutions development. Known for its 3D applications, its products help to match the vehicle development phase, allowing to improve designs and enhance the efficiency of productions. R Srikanth, Senior Director, Altair India, speaking to APF, believes that electromobility is an inevitable future of the auto industry and with the pace at which it is moving, it is important to reduce the time spent in production cycles, while ensuring safety and preformance.

Transworld, since its inception, has been involved in providing robust data solutions for the first and last mile issues in supply chain and logistics. Vikram Puri, CEO, Transworld is an industry veteran with over 20 years of extensive experience in developing IoT backbone infrastructure and providing fleet management and data acquisition solutions. Known for winning several government contracts for solid waste disposal and even working with HPCL, Puri’s IoT company demonstrates how connectivity can facilitate shared mobility concepts and business models.

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.

A few weeks ago, the unveiling of a long-range electric concept sedan at the Geneva Motor Show by India’s largest automaker sent all social media channels aflutter. Built on a modified Optimal Modular Efficient Global Advanced (OMEGA) electric vehicle architecture, the ‘E-Vision Sedan Concept’ is capable of attaining a top speed of 200 kilometre per hour, according to the company. It can also reach 0-100 kilometre per hour in less than seven seconds. The adaptation of electric mobility in India is going to be gradual, predicts Rajendra M Petkar, who took over as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Tata Motors from April 1, 2018, in an interview to APF’s Manish Pant. However, there is a need to simultaneously evolve conventional vehicles and internal combustion engines during the transition period, he adds.

With the deadlines inching closer, demand for certain technologies are gaining prominence, which is forcing the auto industry to be ready and be upto scale. Be it BS VI norms, electrification or technology disruptions in terms of IoT, much like a universe, the industry is expanding from all sides. The Indian automotive industry has been through some major upheavals, but none like the recent couple of years. From financial to technological disruptions, the industry, which comprises of a healthy blend of OEMs and tiered suppliers, has been either scrambling or sailing smoothly through the tides of change. Certain trends prove to be beneficial to some manufacturers while some others will be washed away with the tides of change.

Pavan Kumar, VP South Asia & MD, Altair India, shares his views on why industries need institutions such as CoE Pune. Educational institutions are pumping out many engineers today, but, unfortunately they are lacking in the right qualifications.

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.