Articles Sep 01, 2018 “WABCO procures 90% of ABS system components locally” In this interview, P Kaniappan, Managing Director, WABCO India Ltd, highlights the importance of braking systems for making driving safer and the company’s innovative solutions.
News Sep 01, 2018 ZF launches child road safety campaign in India ZF, a leader in driveline and chassis technology as well as active and passive safety technology, has launched a child road safety campaign in India.
News Jun 01, 2018 Total India adopts tech-based approach to improve road safety Total India adopts tech-based approach to improve road safety.The company has developed three mobile-based apps to enhance safety in LPG & lubes transportation.Transportation in India is a challenging phenomenon more so in oil & gas industry, where safety can never be compromised on any grounds.
Cover Story Jun 01, 2018 Automotive lighting: LED leads the way 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).
News Jun 01, 2018 Germany’s Continental ropes in IIT Madras for safe mobility solutions German tech firm Continental and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras have joined hands for advanced research in machine learning (ML). A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) by Continental and IIT Madras to take forward this partnership. Continental is a global automotive manufacturing company specialising in tyres, brake systems, interior electronics, automotive safety, powertrain and chassis
News May 04, 2018 Germany’s Continental ropes in IIT Madras for safe mobility solutions German technology company Continental and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras have joined hands for advanced research in machine learning (ML). A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on May 4, 2018, between Continental and IIT Madras to take forward this partnership. Continental is a global automotive manufacturing company specialising in tyres, brake systems, interior electronics, automotive safety, powertrain and chassis.
Cover Story May 01, 2018 Industry 4.0: Transforming auto manufacturing landscape Industry 4.0 – an amalgamation of information technology and manufacturing technologies - is bringing together robots, data and connected devices for creating a productive environment.
Cover Story Apr 01, 2018 Emerging challenges for auto industry 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.
Interviews Feb 01, 2018 “We plan to develop new products for cvs” says Jinendra Hirachand Munot, Chairman of Varsha Forgings Ltd (VFL) and KCTR Varsha Automotive Pvt Ltd – a JV between VFL and Korea’s T&G Corporation. Today, VFL, acquired by Munot family in 2007, has emerged as a dependable source for machined forgings for intricate and profile components. In this interview with Rakesh Rao, Munot – a technocrat having 30 years of experience in automotive domain – shares his vision for the company and emerging trends in the industry.