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Autocar Professional’s June 1, 2023, issue is out

This 72-pager power special issue is packed with news, features, interviews and technology articles that will keep you up to date on developments in the Indian and global automotive sector.

The highlight of the issue is the burning issue of road safety in India. The panelists from Autocar Professional’s 2-day Road Safety Conclave look at the challenges, opportunities, and solutions that can help improve the dismal situation the country is in with the active participation of all stakeholders.

Companywatch

Hot news and business analysis of carmakers like Mahindra and Mahindra and Maruti Suzuki India.

Special reports

Experts from industry talk about the various automotive safety aspects and importance of crash / ADAS testing.

Techtalk

Designing a safe battery pack – An inside view from a cell manufacturer and e-3W CV maker.

Companywatch

Greaves Electric Mobility gets disconnected from FAME India Scheme Phase II Scheme

Samvardhana Motherson’s capex plans

Surviving Indian roads: The drive towards a safer journey

A multi-dimensional approach that encompasses education, engineering, evaluation, enforcement, as well as emergency care is required to improve the present state of road safety in India.

2 mins

From risk to resilience: navigating road safety in india

The auto industry, a key stakeholder in ensuring safety of motorists, is taking strides to promote safety of all road users. It is a collective effort and involves all partner. Mayank Dhingra reports.

5 mins

Prioritising safety in India's automotive ecosystem

On Day One of the conclave, industry stalwarts weighed in on the different measures, resources and systems that must be implemented to make automobiles, two-wheelers and its user environment safer.

5 mins

The three 'Es' of safety

While education and driver training are the fundamentals to ensure safety of road users, experts suggest that there is a need for robust road engineering, as well as stricter enforcement of laws.

5 mins

Road infrastructure project audits vital from safety view

Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India, Nitin Gadkari bats for process-oriented performance, especially for infrastructure related projects in the country, write Amit Vijay Mand Shahkar Abidi.

4 mins

'We need multiple solutions to fix the road safety epidemic'

Volvo Cars Safety Centre's Thomas Broberg explains why the right mindset, collaboration, and working systematically, with data can help mitigate accidents Radhika Dave reports.

4 mins

Bharat NCAP: A uniquely Indian road to safety

David Ward, EP, Towards Zero Foundation believes the Indian vehicle crash assessment protocol can be adventurous and specific to the country's needs. Mayank Dhingra and Radhika Dave report.

2 mins

"Technology can enhance safety of commercial vehicles in India"

Satyakam Arya, the MD and CEO of Daimler India Commercial Vehicles says while the CV industry is the barometer of the economy, it is still unregulated in India. Radhika Dave and Manobhava Baruah report.

7 mins

'We have an active regulatory regime as far as safety goes'

Tata Motors' CTO Rajendra Petkar bats for harmonisation of regulations with priority on safety to make it a wholesome package. And for cars, it begins at the early design stage, he says. Radhika Dave reports.

3 mins

Made in India cars are now stronger, lighter and safer

Ahost of new technology applications like hotstamping of sheet metal components can help carmakers achieve much better safety performance,

4 mins

Designing a safe EV battery pack for India

Despite some dependency on imported components, domestic EV manufacturers like Altigreen are able to design safe battery packs for their EVs. Chandan B Mallik spoke with Dr Amitabh Saran, Co-founder of Bengaluru-based Altigreen Propulsion Technologies to know more.

4 mins

Safety of lithium cells is crucial for battery makers

Hemant Charaya, Senior Vice President, Battery Cell Technology at Log9 Materials shares the various steps taken in making lithium batteries safer and minimising risks from them. Shruti Mishra reports.

3 mins

GET THE BATTERY RIGHT, ELSE...

Swapnil Jain, is Co-founder and CTO of one of India's most successful tech-savvy electric vehicle start-ups - Ather Energy. The story he shares is about EV batteries and what goes inside making them, especially when it comes to designing a safer package that can endure extremely harsh Indian operating conditions.

5 mins

HOW SUSCEPTIBLE ARE EV CHARGING STATIONS TO CYBERATTACKS?

Niranjan Nayak, Managing Director, Delta Electronics India, shares insights on the growing menace of digital risks confronting organisations and the threat to EV battery charging infrastructure in particular.

2 mins

Licence to drive, not kill!

Legacy driving school institutes are now unifying to meet Accredited Driver Training Centre norms, but the journey is facing hurdles in setting up expensive infrastructure and systems, reports Shahkar Abidi.

5 mins

SamvardhanaMotherson to up capex by 40% in FY24

The fresh capex of Rs 3,000 crore will be directed towards diversifying both automotive and non-automotive businesses in India and setting up six new facilities, reports

3 mins

MHI notice to Greaves Electric Mobility on FAME II subsidy

The electric two-wheeler manufacturer has been asked to refund the incentives claimed with interest.

2 mins

Maruti to explore lifestyle, armed forces market with all-new Jimny

The all-new 2023 Jimny, an all-wheel drive SUV has been designed specifically for the Indian market with an investment of Rs 950 crore. Ketan Thakkar reports on how the car can serve as a multitasker.

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