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TATA Communications - To Enhance F1 With Digital Solutions
TATA Communications - To Enhance F1 With Digital Solutions
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August 2017
Auto Tech Review
Verification And Validation Coverage For Autonomous Vehicle
MANASWINI is Associate Vice President, ADAS and Autonomous Vehicle Group at KPIT
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August 2017
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Man: To Develop Competence Centre In India For Emerging Markets
MAN Trucks India, the wholly-owned subsidiary of MAN Truck & Bus AG, is gradually building-up resources to develop its engineering centre in Pune into a global competence centre for products aimed at the emerging markets.
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July 2017
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How Manufacturers Are Driving Automotive Innovation
The automotive industry in the future will see and undergo radical changes.
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July 2017
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Towards A Future That Is Clean, Safe, Affordable & Intelligent
One of the world’s foremost mobility pioneers, Continental is at the forefront of developing technology solutions that promise not just to address, but change the course of mobility in the near to distant future. The Hanover headquartered Continental believes strongly that it has distinct competitive edge in the areas of electrification, connected mobility and automated driving – three areas that were on focus at the 2017 TechShow – and that it can make heavyweight contribution to the future of mobility – a future that is cleaner, safer, more intelligent and also affordable. Auto Tech Review brings you this ground report from Hanover, Germany.
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July 2017
Auto Tech Review
Dassault To Revolutionise Manufacturing With 3D Experience Platform
With total revenues of more than € 3 billion in 2016, Dassault Systèmes is a global leader in 3D design software, 3D digital mock up and product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions. The company has built its hard-earned reputation on the basis of its deep understanding of industrial processes and the solutions it has developed for promoting digital transformation in a wide variety of industries, including the aerospace and automotive industries.
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July 2017
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Digital Era Safety Diaspora
Driver and occupant safety in the era of ‘data and connectivity on the move’ is bringing a paradigm shift.
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July 2017
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Looking To Scale Up Your Business? Fix Logistics Operations First
The Indian road transportation sector serves as the backbone of the Indian economy.
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April 2018
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Transmitting More Than Torque
Transmissions are major enablers and candidates for reducing carbon footprint, improving vehicle fuel economy, reducing total cost of ownership and enhancing the driving experience.
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April 2018
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Focusing On R&D Trends For Clean And Sustainable Mobility
The 10th Automotive R&D Trends conference was recently held in Chennai.
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April 2018
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Deliberating On Future Mobility Solutions
The future of mobility is poised to walk down the connected and autonomous paths, with infotainment and safety systems being important parts of this future.
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April 2018
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TVS Infuses Racing DNA Deeper Into New Apache RTR 160 4v
It’s been a hectic few months for TVS Motor Company with a slew of launches since December 2017, starting with the roll-out of its first supersport premium motorcycle – the Apache RR 310. The company subsequently launched two new variants of the Apache RTR 200 4V as well as its first 125 cc scooter – the NTORQ 125. Maintaining the ‘launch’ momentum, the Indian two-wheeler manufacturer recently rolled out its newest model in the naked premium motorcycle segment, the Apache RTR 160 4V. We bring you a first ride report.
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April 2018
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'Additive Manufacturing Presents An Opportunity To Disrupt The Supply Chain'
Simulation software for engineering has been an important area for product developers, especially in current times, with reduced product development cycles and pressure to get designs right the first time over. One of the leading providers of engineering simulation software solutions is ANSYS, which claims to have been promoting engineering simulation for the 21st century. In a recently interview, Dr Ajei Gopal, President and CEO, ANSYS Inc, told us about the broader industry view on pervasive engineering, additive manufacturing, automotive megatrends defining future of mobility and industry standards.
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October 2017
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Gearing Up For A Sustainable Move Towards E-mobility
In India, the move towards electric mobility has recently been underlined by Niti Aayog’s announcement to go all-electric by 2030. Complementing this initiative is the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric vehicles (FAME) scheme, which intends to offer significant financial and infrastructure-related incentives to the automobile industry in having an operational eco-system in place for complete electrification.
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October 2017
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HMSI's Expansion At Narsapura To Address Global Demands
Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt Ltd (HMSI) sold its very first two-wheeler in India in June, 2001, in the city of Bangalore, Karnataka. The two-wheeler sold was the Activa automatic scooter, which has now the mainstay for HMSI, currently holding the position of the top-selling two-wheeler in India. The company began its journey in India with its first factory in Gurgaon, with a single production line, which has now grown to four manufacturing facilities with 11 production lines across four states. The company currently has a total of over 31 mn customers across the country, and is seeing growing demand for its products, especially its flagship model, the Activa.
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October 2017
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'Advocating Data Sharing To Improve Communication Between Departments'
Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence (HMI) has been focussing on providing solutions to customers around manufacturing and production workflows, based on its vast experience in the area of metrology. Auto Tech Review caught up with Norbert Hanke, President & CEO, Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence (HMI) to understand about its focus on manufacturing in the automotive industry, future possibilities and technologies that would be leveraged in the manufacturing arena.
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November 2018
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SAIC Motor Surefooted About India Strategy
Last year, SAIC Motor Corporation Limited, China’s largest carmaker announced its re-entry into India through its subsidiary MG Motor India. The company is launching its first product in India – an SUV – in mid-2019, and is building up robust processes and systems to ensure it is able to make a mark for itself in the Indian market. Auto Tech Review was invited by MG Motor India on a trip to SAIC’s facilities in Shanghai, China recently. The trip, more than anything, was an eye-opener to the tremendous progress SAIC, and the Chinese industry in general, has made as vehicle makers. Read on.
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November 2018
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New Santro Offers Style, Substance & Much More!
Driving in a fresh onslaught for the mid-compact hatchback segment, Hyundai Motor India has launched the new Santro, a brand reminiscent of its accomplishments in the sub-continent. The Santro has been an icon of sorts in India and played a crucial role in kicking-off the Korean brand’s journey in the country over 20 years ago. Auto Tech Review was in Orissa’s state capital, Bhubaneswar to piece together a review of the all-new Sant ro. Here is what we made of the latest offering from the stables of Hyundai.
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November 2018
Auto Tech Review
Sleep Detector Device Aims To Facilitate Road Safety
Two young engineering students – Lakshya Gupta (L) and Jaldeep Giniya (R) of Dehradun-based UPES University – have developed a ‘Sleep Detector’ device aimed at reducing road accidents in the country.
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November 2018
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Energy Storage Requirements Being Redefined Over Time
The automotive industry encounters a number of challenges on a daily basis, especially with regards to the need for improved efficiency and lower emissions.
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November 2018
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Intelligent Charging: Way Forward For EV Push In India
The trend of vehicle electrification has caught the automotive ecosystem’s eye for quite some time.
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November 2018
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Lightweight Propeller Shafts Witnessing Increasing Adoption
Pune-based RSB Transmissions (I) Ltd, part of the RSB Group, has built a robust reputation over the years in manufacturing propeller shafts, axles and transmission components, among others. Auto Tech Review caught up with Nishit Behera, Executive Director – Business Development & Strategy, RSB Transmissions (I) Ltd to know more about how it is according high priority to manufacturing excellence in serving the automotive industry.
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December 2018
Auto Tech Review
Bacteria-powered Flexible And Disposable Battery
At KPIT Sparkle 2018, Ramya Veerubhotla from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur represented a one-member ‘Team Electrodes’, which developed a bacteria-powered flexible and disposable battery using eyeliner coated paper electrodes.
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December 2018
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Innovations That Address Future Challenges
With the megatrends of connected, autonomous, shared and electrified mobility gaining momentum with every passing day, vehicles interiors too are undergoing significant changes.
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December 2018
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Sphere Of Spares: Growth Trends
As India’s transportation infrastructure witnesses mammoth growth, and the per capita income of Indians swells, we are seeing more Indians upgrading their personal and commercial modes of transportation.
5 min |
December 2018
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Magneti Marelli- Cyber Security As A Business Proposition
One of the biggest threats facing connected and autonomous vehicles is cyber security. As mobility options evolve rapidly, automakers are fast realising the urgent need to develop solutions that prevent vehicles from being hacked into.
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May 2017
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JLR India- Poised For Exciting Times Ahead
On April 7, 2017, Jaguar Land Rover India launched the Art of Performance Tour for the current year at an airstrip in Aamby Valley, near Lonavla.
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May 2017
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AMT—Power To Drive Towards A Better Tomorrow
THE WORLD OF AUTOMATICSThe Indian automotive industry has undergone remarkable transformation in the past few years. With rising GDP and vast strides in infrastructure, the industry has been positively impacted in recent years. Moreover, with the implementation of BS-IV norms, the sector has taken huge strides to enhance safety and efficiency on the road.
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May 2017
Auto Tech Review
Ice - It's The One Off
It appears that internal combustion engines (ICE) have been in existence forever, as of course they have changed lifestyles and economies the world over.
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June 2018
Auto Tech Review
Focusing On Operational Excellence For Efficient Mobility Offerings
There are various approaches undertaken by automakers and suppliers to increase the efficiency of powertrain as well as attain a reduction in CO2 emissions. There are various points at which these two requirements can be addressed and it all begins with the turning over of the engine or motor itself! This is where the starter motor and generator comes into play, and there are technologies around these products that are enabling better and cleaner performance of engines and motors alike. One of the leading companies in this area is SEG Automotive, which boasts over a century of innovations in the areas of starter motors, generators, start/stop systems and mild hybrids.
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