In this issue

In this edition of Auto Tech Review, we offer new perspectives on the oils, lubricants and fuels sector in addressing emission concerns.

ACMA National Conference Deliberates On Auto Sector Landscape

The Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA) recently organised a ‘National Conference on Inorganic Growth: Exploring M&As, JVs, & TAs to stay competitive’ in New Delhi.

1 min

Virtual Environment Simulation For Autonomous Driving

As the industry moves towards deployment of autonomous driving, challenges are emerging in all areas.

3 mins

Testing In Automotive Industry Is Diversifying Drastically

Formed in 2005, the National Automotive Testing and R&D Infrastructure Project (NATRiP) was a major initiative of the Department of Heavy Industry, Government of India aimed at enhancing as well as bringing in top-of-the-line testing, validation and R&D infrastructure in the country. Auto Tech Review caught up with Neeti Sarkar, CEO and Project Director, NATRiP to know how it is addressing the diverse testing requirements of the automotive industry in the current scenario.

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Addressing The Challenges Of Future Emission Regulations

There are a few basic requirements for any type of engine that powers an automobile, be it petrol, diesel, compressed gas or biofuels. Among these requirements, engine oil, lubricants and fuels are at the top of the pyramid.

5 mins

Accelerating Warm-up Through Active Management Of Engine Lubricant

The high thermal capacity of engine lubricant has a negative impact on warm-up times and hence emissions. This article shows how Castrol’s Nexcel innovation business has addressed this challenge by developing a new active lubrication system. The architecture of the system also allows a replace-and-return ecosystem that will reduce the volume of drained oil lost into the environment, while facilitating a significant increase in the volume of used oil that can be returned to its original grade.

9 mins

Safety Driven By Technology Harps On Accelerating Road Safety Movement

India wittingly or unwittingly has earned an infamous reputation for registering the highest number of road fatalities in the world.

7 mins

High-Quality Clutch Systems For Changing Mobility Trends

Manual transmissions have been the predominant choice of the Indian consumer, but there is a steady shift towards adoption of conventional and newer automatic transmissions. For any type of transmission, be it manual, automatic or hybrid, a key component is the clutch and its release system. There are also a number of different clutch technologies that are paired with their appropriate transmission systems, and this trend is evolving on a regular basis. One of the key players in this segment is LuK India.

6 mins

CVT VS DSG - Which One Is Better, And Why?

The launch of Honda’s second-generation Amaze in India had a significant first in the Indian automotive market.

4 mins

Sophisticated & Sporty - Kia Sportage Blends It All

Kia Motors is today one of the most recognisable automotive brands, with success stories spreading across the globe. The Kia brand has forayed into India at a time when the market is ripe for the taking. The company has drawn up plans to kick things off with the launch of a compact SUV in 2019. But the big question is – do the company, the Kia brand and its products have enough to create a cosy space for themselves in the crowded Indian marketplace? Time will tell. In the meantime, we laid our hands on the Kia’s popular global SUV, Sportage to bring you this detailed review. 

5 mins

Nuclei Of Energy Efficiency

Increase in energy efficiency, better energy management along with lower carbon footprint are strongly influenced by reduced frictional losses, better thermal and wear management, robustness of components and optimisation of combustion components.

2 mins

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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. 

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