Autocar Professional Magazine - April 01 2017

In this issue

With three years to go before India leapfrogs to BS VI, the auto industry is already exploring various technologies to achieve compliance with the new emission norm. How does the tech upgrade impact stakeholders across the automotive value chain? Find out in our Green Industry Special’s cover story that analyses the implications for vehicle manufacturers, component suppliers, service networks, oil marketing companies and of course the end consumer.
We also speak to Rashmi Urdhwareshe, director of ARAI on a range of issues including enabling industry take to BS VI smoothly, electrification of powertrains, indigenous development of lithium ion batteries and the use of hydrogen as a fuel.
Global component majors are bullish on new opportunities arising out of India’s growing demand for green fuels. Sandeep Sinha, Cummins India’s chief operations officer, speaks to Autocar Professional on bringing SCR and EGR technologies to India among other key issues. And we also give you the latest update on Mahindra Electric.
Magneti Marelli’s global CEO Pietro Gorlier, who was visiting India, speaks about the evolution of the Automated Manual Transmission, and India’s participation in the three global megatrends of electrifications, connectivity and autonomous driving.
Along with the detailed report on the third ACMA Automechanika New Delhi held last month, the News pages are abuzz with industry news starting with the Supreme Court banning sale of BS III vehicles, the extension of the FAME India scheme, and also how Valeo's new global growth plan banks on strong growth in Asia.