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In this issue of ATR, we take a closer look at emerging and future transmission technologies, that promise to change the way vehicles are driven and ridden.

What's Needed To Push For E2W Peneration In India

Two-wheeler vehicles, due to their comparatively lower costs and easy manoeuvrability in clogged traffic conditions, are extremely popular in India, China and other South East Asian nations. The ever enhancing market of two-wheelers in India is set for exponential growth in the future. The extensive popularity of two wheelers combined with an immediate need felt across the country to focus on sustainable energy resources seems to be the ideal scenario to nurture an electric vehicle culture in the country, with special emphasis on electric two-wheelers (e2w).

5 mins

We'll Serve The Big Changes In Future Urban Mobility With Solutions, Product Of Our Own

While conventional vehicles with IC engines will continue to be in demand, the future of mobility would see multiple interpretation of cars, including electric powertrains, hybrids of various kinds and autonomous vehicles. Diversified German automotive supplier ZF is preparing ground to serve such changes with solutions and products of its own. Auto Tech Review spoke to Dr Stefan Sommer, Chief Executive Officer, ZF Friedrichshafen AG for this exclusive interview. 

We'll Serve The Big Changes In Future Urban Mobility With Solutions, Product Of Our Own

7 mins

Efficiency, Ease Of Use, Performance, Key Drivers For 2W Transmission Development

Where in areas like engines, braking systems and suspension technology, two-wheeler manufacturers have made great progress over the last 4-5 decades, transmission is one area where things have, apparently, not changed too much. For more than half a century, the basic format has remained the same – a hand-operated clutch and foot-operated five- or six-speed transmission. Of course, part of the reason why things haven’t changed too much is, one, this format pretty much works very well for most riders, and two, unlike car drivers, two-wheeler riders haven’t exactly been demanding automatic or semi-automatic transmission. Most riders are happy to trade ease of use for the sheer ‘control’ that a fully manual transmission provides. And yet, with the in evitable march of technology, changes have started creeping in gradually. Here, we take a look at some of the more recent developments in two-wheeler transmission technologies.

Efficiency, Ease Of Use, Performance, Key Drivers For 2W Transmission Development

7 mins

Electrification Of An Eight-Speed DCT

Dual-clutch transmissions are compelling predominantly because of their sporty direct shifting. ZF demonstrates how clearly this technology also signifies efficiency and functionality gains with the modular full hybridisation of its new eight-speed dual-clutch transmission (8DT).

Electrification Of An Eight-Speed DCT

6 mins

Maruti Ups The ANTE With 1 L Boosterjet Engine On Baleno RS

In the 16 months since its launch in India, the Maruti Suzuki Baleno has had a lot going for it. It created a lot of excitement and somewhat redefined the premium compact hatchback segment in the Indian market. And sales of close to 150,000 cars during this period tell us how popular the Baleno is. Even as consumers continue to make a beeline for the Baleno, the company has upped the game in the segment by introducing the performance-oriented Baleno RS, powered by a new 1 l Boosterjet direct injection turbo engine.

Maruti Ups The ANTE With 1 L Boosterjet Engine On Baleno RS

4 mins

Battery Tech, Management Software To Drive Growth For Electric Two-Wheelers

There are close to three dozen electric two-wheeler models currently available in India. Regarding who manufacturers these, Lohia and Hero Electric are two OEM names that you might recognise, while the others are largely anonymous. For the most part, electric two-wheelers in India represent cheap, often poorly-built scooters that offer very basic mobility on a budget. On the other hand, elsewhere in the world, a small bunch of electric vehicle manufacturers are trying to re-write the two-wheeler rulebook by producing cutting-edge vehicles packed with the latest electric motor and battery technologies. Here we take a quick look at the state of things globally, vis-à-vis the Indian scenario.

Battery Tech, Management Software To Drive Growth For Electric Two-Wheelers

7 mins

M&M Expanding Its Horizon In Electronics

Mahindra & Mahindra is soon rolling out a technology package to its XUV 500 customers aimed at helping them optimise their driving pattern and stay connected with the world they live in. This pack essentially has five components – Ecosense, Android Auto, Multi-Colour Lounge Lighting, E-Call and Connected Apps – all developed in-house at Mahindra’s “temple of innovation” – the Mahindra Research Valley. We take a deep dive into the new developments on offer.

M&M Expanding Its Horizon In Electronics

6 mins

Safety, Innovation, Key Driving Factors At ACMA Automechanika

A key highlight of the show was the state of the automotive component sector in India, which, post demonetisation, has undergone major restructuring causing disruption in many allied industries. In line with this, ACMA organised a national seminar on preparing the aftermarket for a digital economy, which focused on e-retailing and the scope of mobile wallets within the auto components value chain.

Safety, Innovation, Key Driving Factors At ACMA Automechanika

3 mins

Plastics Extrusion For Effective Automobile Solutions

The increasing demand for improved fuel efficiency and light weighting in automobiles has resulted in many auto component manufacturers opting for engineering plastics across the automobile design value chain. Helping this cause further is the process of plastics extrusion, which has remained the preferred process for designing automotive parts over the last many years. PPAP Automotive Limited has been a leading supplier of injection moulded parts for many OEMs in India, for a wide variety of sealing systems, and interior and exterior parts. ATR met Anil Sharma, Deputy General Manager, Manufacturing, PPAP Automotive, at their Noida plant to understand the extrusion process for vehicle applications.

Plastics Extrusion For Effective Automobile Solutions

5 mins

More Than Transmitting

Recent data shows that about 4 % of cars in the US are with manual transmissions, but in the rest of the world 80 % of the powertrains have manual transmissions. This is an interesting backdrop in light of the stricter CO2 and fuel economy regulations. Remarkably, the average tail pipe emissions of new cars have declined by 22 % since 2005.

More Than Transmitting

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Auto Tech Review Magazine Description:

PublisherAuto Tech Review

CategoryTechnology

LanguageEnglish

FrequencyMonthly

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. 

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