In this issue

In this edition of Auto Tech Review, we take a close look at brakes systems, electromechanical brake boosters for electric vehicles as well as tests systems for safe autonomous driving, factoring in traffic situations and movement requirements of such type of vehicles.

Solutions That Improve Performance, Efficiency, Reliability & Safety

At the 11th Schaeffler Symposium in Baden-Baden in April last year, global automotive and industrial supplier, Schaeffler introduced an urban vehicle concept called the “Schaeffler Mover” – a compact wheel module that combines the drive and chassis components of this vehicle that is designed for fully autonomous operation. The concept was presented as the company’s answer to addressing the mobility challenges in rapidly growing metropolitan areas.

4 mins

Geared Up To Meet Emission, Powertrain Challenges

BorgWarner has increased its presence in India and South Asia, carrying out an expansion of its Kakkalur facility in Tamil Nadu.

4 mins

Why You Can't Write Off Internal Combustion Engines Just Yet

Several reports and findings indicate that the global advent of electric motors will power vehicles in the future.

5 mins

Adopting SCR At The Vehicle Level Will Increase Costs By 10-15 %

The adoption of SCR Technology has been rather slow in the price-sensitive Indian market as the cost of ownership is high. Auto Tech Review caught up with Vinod Aggarwal, MD & CEO, VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV), to understand how the commercial vehicle industry is bracing up to adopt this technology in order to be BS VI-compliant.

7 mins

Wheel Brakes For EVs — Potentials And Challenges

A central element in the operation strategy of an electric vehicle is the vehicle deceleration by recuperation in order to maximise efficiency and range. As a consequence, the operation of wheel brakes becomes less and less frequent. Audi asks whether it is relevant to consider to what extent a brake downsizing is possible, and what new requirements evolve, especially in the premium segment. Developing innovative wheel brakes requires the analysis of altered load spectra, questioning of classical development premises, and promotion of innovative technologies.

8 mins

Electromechanical Brake Booster For All Drive Concepts & Automated Driving

The increased efficiency of conventional internal combustion engines, the growing market penetration of electric powertrains, the requirements for higher safety, and the demand for automated driving have resulted in new requirements for brake systems. With the electromechanical brake booster, iBooster, Bosch meets these requirements without changing the established brake system layout.

6 mins

Who Takes The Honours In The MPV Battle?

Maruti Suzuki launched the second generation Ertiga in India a few months back. Based on the fifth-generation HEARTECT platform, the new Ertiga is bigger, broader and lighter. Besides the new platform, Maruti Suzuki has also introduced the Ertiga with a new 1.5 l K-Series petrol engine. The motor now boasts of triple digit horse power figures and generates adequate torque. While the Ertiga comes packed with many features and stands tall for class-leading specifications, we bring it alongside the reliable and robust Honda BR-V to stack up the performance of the Ertiga on multiple fronts. In this comparison test, we pitch the Ertiga with the new 1.5 l, naturally aspirated, four cylinder petrol engine against the 1.5 l, naturally aspirated, four cylinder, i-VTEC petrol engine on the BR-V.

4 mins

Focus On Safety, Usage Of Genuine Parts & Electronics

The might of the aftermarket market came to the fore at the fourth edition of ACMA Automechanika trade show that was held at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi from February 14-17. Touted as one of the country’s premier aftermarket shows, the ACMA Automechanika served as a platform for auto component suppliers and aftermarket players to showcase their diverse products and technologies. The four-day exposition attracted more than 550 exhibitors (300 domestic and 250 international exhibitors) from 16 nations, with country pavilions being allocated to South Korea, China, Taiwan and UK.

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A business magazine for technology-oriented management from all the domains of engineering, manufacturing, production, R&D, design and sales & marketing, Auto Tech Review is India’s first and only automotive magazine that speaks the language of technology. The focus on automotive technology makes Auto Tech Review a unique product in the Indian media space and that is the value we offer to our readers through high-quality, in-depth, research-oriented articles and features. 

The magazine is published by Springer India, part of Springer Science+Business Media, Germany. Our parent publication is ATZ – Automobiltechnische Zeitschrift (Automotive Engineering Magazine) – a globally-acclaimed automotive technology magazine from the house of Springer. ATZ is being published successfully ever since it was founded in 1898; thus making it the oldest existing automotive magazine in the world.