In the manufacture of transmission oil pans, polyamides offer numerous advantages over sheet steel or die-cast aluminum in terms of lightweight construction, cost-cutting functional integration and design flexibility. Polyamide 66 in particular has therefore found widespread use in series production of these large injection-moulded parts in recent years. However, polyamide 6 is also very well… Continue reading Transmission oil pan made from polyamide 6 instead of 66 offers benefits to carmakers
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R C Bhargava: ‘Industry will require several government policy initiatives to reach sustainable double-digit growth.’
In a comprehensive interview, industry veteran and Chairman of Maruti Suzuki India, R C Bhargava speaks on the industry’s role in propelling India ahead, Maruti Suzuki’s strategies to remain successful, why electrification is not a strong case for India yet, and more. Would you say the most important announcement in the 2021 Union Budget,… Continue reading R C Bhargava: ‘Industry will require several government policy initiatives to reach sustainable double-digit growth.’
Tata Motors sells 222,025 PVs in FY2021, notches 69% growth
Tata Motors, which is seeing a remarkable turnaround in its passenger vehicle business, has posted a robust sales performance for the fiscal year FY2021, driven on the back of a young and dynamic product portfolio. The company registered cumulative passenger vehicle (PV) sales of 222,025 units in the 11-month period of the financial year, as… Continue reading Tata Motors sells 222,025 PVs in FY2021, notches 69% growth
Simple Energy’s Mark 2 e-scooter spotted testing
Bangalore-based EV start-up Simple Energy has begun testing its flagship electric scooter codenamed Mark 2, which is claimed to be the quickest e-scooter when launched in India. As per the product speciation revealed, the Mark 2 will come with a 4.8 kWh lithium-ion battery, offer a claimed range of 240km in eco mode, top speed… Continue reading Simple Energy’s Mark 2 e-scooter spotted testing
Toyota Kirloskar Motor records best March since 2013
The new fiscal year has begun on a robust note for Toyota Kirloskar Motor. The Bangalore-based carmaker today announced that it sold a total of 15,001 units in the month of March 2021, thereby clocking a year-on-year growth of 114% in domestic sales, when compared to the corresponding period last year. In March 2020, just… Continue reading Toyota Kirloskar Motor records best March since 2013
Tata Motors partners aftermarket players, ventures into Ceramic Coating services
Tata Motors, which is in speedy growth mode in the passenger vehicle business unit (PVBU) and clocked 119 percent rise in sales due to a fresh portfolio of new-age cars across categories including hatchbacks, UVs and EVs, has announced a new initiative at the aftersales level. The company has tied up with aftermarket brands of… Continue reading Tata Motors partners aftermarket players, ventures into Ceramic Coating services
Skoda launches virtual showroom as pilot project
The new online platform concept is based on a project from Israeli IT company Matter. It offers customers the opportunity to view and browse vehicles at the dealership as if they were there in person. Skoda Auto DigiLab and Israeli IT start-up Matter have developed a virtual showroom. The new online platform offers customers the opportunity… Continue reading Skoda launches virtual showroom as pilot project
Tata Power to expand EV charging mission to national highways, tourist places in India
Tata Power, India’s largest integrated power company, is aggressively expanding its electric vehicle charging network. The company, which is present across all segments of the EV eco-system – public charging, captive charging, home charging and workplace charging – has deployed all types of chargers including DC 001, AC, Type2, Fast DC chargers up to 50kWh… Continue reading Tata Power to expand EV charging mission to national highways, tourist places in India
Ground Positioning Radar company WaveSense raises $15 million
Through unique design in hardware, software, and systems, WaveSense says its GPR technology allows vehicles to localise and determine their precise location where current AV technologies fall flat. US-based start-up WaveSense, the world’s only provider of Ground Positioning Radar (GPR) for precise vehicle localisation has raised $15 million (Rs 111 crore), which was led by… Continue reading Ground Positioning Radar company WaveSense raises $15 million
MG to reveal Cyberster e-roadster with 800km range, 5G connectivity
SAIC-owned MG (Morris Garages) is all set to unveil its latest all-electric sports car roadster – MG Cyberster – on March 31 in front of a global audience. The 2-door coupe is being touted to have a flurry of first-in-segment features including a gaming cockpit and a range of 800km. MG says that the car… Continue reading MG to reveal Cyberster e-roadster with 800km range, 5G connectivity