Bangalore-headquartered L&T Technology Services (LTTS), a global leading pure-play engineering services company has signed a collaboration agreement with UK’s Coventry University to build and deliver new-generation engineering solutions for the automotive and manufacturing sectors. The partnership will see research undertaken in autonomous mobility solutions and vehicle dynamics with the aim of strengthening LTTS’ technology capabilities… Continue reading Coventry University, L&T Tech to develop new solutions for automotive and manufacturing industry
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Two-day automotive R&D virtual conference begins
By 2026, the vision of the Indian automotive Industry is to make India among the top three countries of the world in terms of engineering, manufacturing and export of vehicle and auto components. This will contribute to an increase in India’s GDP and also generate additional jobs in various automotive sectors. A strong automotive research and… Continue reading Two-day automotive R&D virtual conference begins
Piaggio reveals new electric scooter ahead of Bejing Motor Show debut
Italian scooter maker Piaggio has taken the covers off its new electric scooter called One. The Piaggio One will debut at the Beijing Motor Show on May 28, 2021 and will be available in Europe from the end of June. Targeted at youth, the Piaggio One will also mark its world debut on the Tik… Continue reading Piaggio reveals new electric scooter ahead of Bejing Motor Show debut
Tata Tech and Logility to supply digital supply chain solutions
Global engineering and product development digital services company Tata Technologies has partnered Logility to offer digital supply chain solutions to its customers worldwide. The move, according to the two companies, is driven by the need for industry to mitigate the effects of supply chain disruptions such as tackling supply-demand uncertainties, and maintaining continuity in the near term. Agility… Continue reading Tata Tech and Logility to supply digital supply chain solutions
Mihup partners Harman to bring multi-language voice command tech in Tata Motors’ cars
Kolkata-based vernacular voice interface platform start-up Mihup Communication has partnered with Harman International to provide voice-controlled conversation agents in Tata Motors cars. The partnership aims to enhance user experience in Tata Motors cars and bridge the gap between native-speaking users and providing access to innovation. Mihup says while Tata Motors vehicles had an in-vehicle voice… Continue reading Mihup partners Harman to bring multi-language voice command tech in Tata Motors’ cars
How Hi-Tech Robotic Systemz is coping with the semiconductor crisis
Anuj Kapuria, founder and CEO, Hi-Tech Robotic Systemz: “It is just figuring out how best we can use alternatives, negotiate with suppliers or change the designs that could help us in this situation.” With the semiconductor shortage wreaking havoc across the global automotive ecosystem, Gurgaon-based Hi-Tech Robotic Systemz is “somehow coping” with the disruption. “We… Continue reading How Hi-Tech Robotic Systemz is coping with the semiconductor crisis
Fisker to make first-ever electric Popemobile
Electric car manufacturer Fisker Inc aims to make the first-ever all-electric vehicle for Pope Francis. The leader of the Roman Catholic Church has, since his election eight years ago, made a number of appeals for environment protection, most recently on Earth Day 2021. The Popemobile, as the Papal transport is known, will be based on the Fisker… Continue reading Fisker to make first-ever electric Popemobile
Skoda deploys smart robot to handle forged transmission parts at Vrchlabi plant
Skoda Auto is pressing ahead with the automation of its manufacturing processes in the Czech Republic. In gearbox production at the Vrchlabi component plant, a new smart handling robot has taken over the complex task of moving forged parts for the workforce. The company has developed this system in-house to build up expertise in production… Continue reading Skoda deploys smart robot to handle forged transmission parts at Vrchlabi plant
Bosch reports robust Q4 revenue, profit jumps 5x
Bosch reported a 44 percent increase in total revenue from operations at Rs 3217 crore in Q4 FY2021 YoY (FY2020 revenue: 2,236 crore). Its standalone Q4 FY2021 profit came in at Rs 482 crore, nearly five times compared to the same quarter last year. Speaking on the results, Soumitra Bhattacharya, Managing Director, Bosch and President… Continue reading Bosch reports robust Q4 revenue, profit jumps 5x
Magenta EV Solutions raises Rs 120 crore in Series A funding
Mumbai-based, electric vehicle charging solutions company, Magenta EV Solutions (Magenta) has raised more than $15 million (Rs 120 crore) in Series A funding from eminent Indian-American cardiologist, philanthropist billionaire and serial entrepreneur, Dr. Kiran Patel. Founded by Maxson Lewis and Darryl Dias, Magenta was Incorporated in 2017, and in the last three years, it has… Continue reading Magenta EV Solutions raises Rs 120 crore in Series A funding