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In this edition, Auto Tech Review takes a look at some of the innovative work being carried out in the vehicle safety space.

Influence Of Dirt On Glare-Free High Beam Systems

Dirt on glare-free high beam systems can reduce the driver’s visibility and at the same time, cause increased glare for other road users. A field test was carried out at the Laboratory of Lighting Technology of the Technical University of Darmstadt that investigates the influence of dirt on glare-free high beam systems. By comparing the dirty and cleaned headlamps, it is possible to draw conclusions about the influence of pollution on the glare for other road users, as well as the detection of objects.

6 mins

Connected - Automated - Autonomous - Where Does The Truth Lie?

Autonomous vehicles have been the biggest buzz in the auto industry for several years, but recent crashes have brought sensationalist tabloid headlines, too. Where does the truth lie, and when will self-driving cars become reality? A Ricardo whitepaper takes a deep dive into the whole complex subject and comes up with some surprising answers.

7 mins

Maruti's Ags – Ushering In An Era Of Two Pedal Technology

In the 2018 edition of our Transmission.tech conference, one of the highlights was the launch of a whitepaper titled ‘Global Powertrain Outlook 2018’ prepared by Frost & Sullivan. The whitepaper claimed that automatic transmissions would have a 64 % share of the global transmissions market by 2025, and this growth will be driven by demand for DCTs from China and AMTs from India. Bolstering this fact, Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) recently achieved cumulative sales of 300,000 units of cars equipped with the Auto Gear Shift (AGS) technology. We take a closer look at the history and inception of Maruti Suzuki’s AGS and how it promises to become the most staple among two pedal technologies for the Indian market in the lower segments.

5 mins

Two Well-Endowed Sedans Slug It Out On The Open Road

The C segment sedan space in India has been dominated (in terms of sales) by Hyundai Verna, Honda City and Maruti Ciaz for some years now. Taking on the troika was never going to be easy, but Toyota has introduced the Yaris sedan, in what it hopes will tilt the scales in its favour. Toyota has surely been late to the party but has seemingly given it its best shot with the Yaris. The company’s strategy has been simple and somewhere matches with that of Hyundai, ‘pack in features that would set it apart from the crowd’. The Yaris is definitely unique in many ways, but does it have enough to dethrone the Verna? Auto Tech Review finds out.

4 mins

2018 Supra SAE India – Creating A Winning Formula For Students

Live as if you were to die tomorrow, learn as if you were to live forever’. These famous lines were spoken by none other than the father of our nation – Mahatma Gandhi, and we consider it rare to witness this coming true. A stroll through the pit garages at the Maruti Supra SAEINDIA 2018 and one could see sagacious students huddled around their student formula cars giving their best shot like there is no tomorrow.

3 mins

Embracing Modernisation to Enhance Manufacturing of Precision Products

Machine tools serve as the backbone of various processes in the manufacturing of critical components for various industries. The automotive industry (OEMs and suppliers) extensively uses such machines for production of precision components that make up the pieces for larger products or modules. Bharat Fritz Werner Ltd (BFW) has been operating in machine tool-building space for over half a century. Auto Tech Review met up with Ravi Raghavan, Managing Director, Bharat Fritz Werner Ltd to understand its journey in this automotive ancillary business, its manufacturing prowess, unique offerings and steps taken to stay relevant in the market.

6 mins

Aiming To Stay Competitive In ‘Regular' Scooter Segment

The automotive industry has been steadily moving towards new energy vehicles with high focus on electric vehicles. In India too, government agencies as well as vehicle manufacturers are bracing up to embrace electromobility – their capabilities highlighted at the 2018 Auto Expo. Bengaluru-based start-up Ather Energy was not present at the 2018 Auto Expo, but has been plugging away on electric scooters over the past four years. The company had first showcased the concept of this electric scooter (then called Ather S340) in 2016. Ather Energy has now launched two variants of this scooter – Ather 450 and 340 that are expected to be delivered to customers in a month’s time. Auto Tech Review got an opportunity to experience a quick ride of the Ather 450 electric scooter. We bring you a quick perspective on its features as well as the ride experience.

4 mins

Triumph Speedmaster – Retro Cruiser With Modern Manners

The Triumph Speedmaster is not just your average cruiser. It features a 1,200 cc, liquid cooled, parallel twin, high torque motor that can really set your pulse racing. The Speedmaster wears a classic hard tail look that provides the rider a distinct road presence. But how is it on what matters most? We find out.

5 mins

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