Eurogrip, the two-wheeler tire brand from TVS Srichakra Limited, has officially integrated into Honda Taiwan Co., Ltd.’s after-sales service network. The partnership was announced on June 12, 2025, marking the Indian tire manufacturer’s expansion into Taiwan’s motorcycle market. Under the agreement, Eurogrip’s motorcycle tire range, including the PROTORQ EXTREME and ROADHOUND models, will be available… Continue reading Eurogrip Tyres Integrates with Honda Taiwan Service Network
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Need to View Lightweighting from ‘What’ to ‘How’: Anand Kulkarni of Tata Motors
In the pursuit of cleaner, more efficient mobility, lightweighting has long been considered a fundamental lever. From high-strength steels to aluminum and carbon fibre composites, the conversation around materials is hardly new. And yet, as Anand Kulkarni, Chief Product Officer – Passenger Electric Mobility at Tata Motors, suggests, maybe it’s time to change the question.… Continue reading Need to View Lightweighting from ‘What’ to ‘How’: Anand Kulkarni of Tata Motors
NBC Bearing’s Light-weighting Strategy Combines Materials, Sensors and Smart Design
As the automotive industry pushes toward electrification, even core components like bearings are undergoing a significant transformation. From material changes to digital integration, the evolution of bearing technology is becoming central to light-weighting strategies. At the 2025 edition of the Autocar Professional Vehicle Light-weighting Webinar, Dr Lokesh Agrawal, CTO at NBC Bearings, offered a deep… Continue reading NBC Bearing’s Light-weighting Strategy Combines Materials, Sensors and Smart Design
Beyond the Gram: The Economic and Environmental Payoff of Material-Optimal Design
In the rapidly evolving automotive landscape, where sustainability and efficiency are paramount, companies are seeking innovative solutions to shed vehicle weight. Vishwanath Rao, MD of Altair India, a global leader in simulation, high-performance computing (HPC), and artificial intelligence (AI), recently highlighted his company’s future vision for light-weighting and design innovation during a panel discussion organized… Continue reading Beyond the Gram: The Economic and Environmental Payoff of Material-Optimal Design
Smart, Not Just Frugal: Tata Passenger Electric Mobility’s Anand Kulkarni on the New Age of Lightweighting in Automotive Engineering
As electric vehicles redefine the automotive design roadmap, so too must the philosophies that guide engineering decisions. For Anand Kulkarni, Chief Products Officer & Head of HV Programs and Customer Service at Tata Passenger Electric Mobility, the shift is clear: “Frugal engineering”—once a badge of honor in cost-conscious innovation—needs to evolve. In its place, “Smart… Continue reading Smart, Not Just Frugal: Tata Passenger Electric Mobility’s Anand Kulkarni on the New Age of Lightweighting in Automotive Engineering
Aluminium – Strong Substitute In Lightweighting, Says Vedanta Aluminium CMO Alok Ranjan
The automotive industry is looking for more efficiency and sustainability with a focus on lightweighting for better fuel efficiency, lower emissions and improved performance. Aluminium is emerging as a critical enabler for lightweighting, an alternative to steel particularly on non-load-bearing parts. Lightweighting has become a necessity with its ability to reduce costs, enhance fuel efficiency… Continue reading Aluminium – Strong Substitute In Lightweighting, Says Vedanta Aluminium CMO Alok Ranjan
Aluminium – Strong Substitute In Lightweighting, Says Vedanta Aluminium CMO Alok Ranjan
The automotive industry is looking for more efficiency and sustainability with a focus on lightweighting for better fuel efficiency, lower emissions and improved performance. Aluminium is emerging as a critical enabler for lightweighting, an alternative to steel particularly on non-load-bearing parts. Lightweighting has become a necessity with its ability to reduce costs, enhance fuel efficiency… Continue reading Aluminium – Strong Substitute In Lightweighting, Says Vedanta Aluminium CMO Alok Ranjan
Need to View Lightweighting: From ‘What’ to ‘How’: Anand Kulkarni of Tata Motors
In the pursuit of cleaner, more efficient mobility, lightweighting has long been considered a fundamental lever. From high-strength steels to aluminum and carbon fibre composites, the conversation around materials is hardly new. And yet, as Anand Kulkarni, Chief Product Officer – Passenger Electric Mobility at Tata Motors, suggests, maybe it’s time to change the question.… Continue reading Need to View Lightweighting: From ‘What’ to ‘How’: Anand Kulkarni of Tata Motors
Need to View Lightweighting: From ‘What’ to ‘How’: Anand Kulkarni of Tata Motors
In the pursuit of cleaner, more efficient mobility, lightweighting has long been considered a fundamental lever. From high-strength steels to aluminum and carbon fibre composites, the conversation around materials is hardly new. And yet, as Anand Kulkarni, Chief Product Officer – Passenger Electric Mobility at Tata Motors, suggests, maybe it’s time to change the question.… Continue reading Need to View Lightweighting: From ‘What’ to ‘How’: Anand Kulkarni of Tata Motors
Volvo Cars Expands Engineering Collaboration with HCLTech
HCLTech has announced an expansion of its partnership with Volvo Cars, under which it will now serve as one of the automotive company’s strategic suppliers for engineering services. The move builds on their established collaboration in digital and product lifecycle management (PLM) services. The expanded agreement will see HCLTech delivering comprehensive engineering solutions to support… Continue reading Volvo Cars Expands Engineering Collaboration with HCLTech