File photo of Dr. Pawan Munjal, Chairman, Hero MotoCorp. At 11.6 million units per annum, the company has the highest manufacturing capacity in its segment in India. Hero MotoCorp, the country’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, has commenced commercial production at its new greenfield manufacturing facility, situated at Chittoor in Andhra Pradesh on March 19. The Chittoor facility… Continue reading Hero MotoCorp’s Chittoor plant begins production
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Volvo recalls 750,000 cars globally amidst concerns about faulty emergency braking
AEB fault was identified on an XC60 by Danish motoring body FDM during a road test in late 2019. Volvo has recalled nearly 750,000 vehicles worldwide amid concerns that their autonomous emergency braking (AEB) systems are faulty. The fault – affecting 736,430 cars, 56,368 of which are in the UK – was identified by Danish motoring body FDM during a… Continue reading Volvo recalls 750,000 cars globally amidst concerns about faulty emergency braking
Kia officially reveals new, fourth-generation Sorento SUV
Kia Motors Corporation today officially unveiled the fourth-generation model of its flagship SUV: the Sorento. The new Sorento, which aims to raise standards in the midsize SUV class for space, efficiency and quality, sits at the heart of Kia’s reinvigorated global SUV line-up, which also includes the Seltos, Stonic, Telluride and Sportage. Emilio Herrera, Chief… Continue reading Kia officially reveals new, fourth-generation Sorento SUV
Tata Motors’ Lucknow plant makes smart gains in energy sustainability
Tata Motors’ Lucknow plant, which manufactures a varied range of commercial vehicles at an estimated rate of 640 vehicles per day, has reported minimised use of energy in its functions and processes. The company says the Lucknow facility has adopted an Energy Management System (EMS), which has ensured a substantial reduction of 38% in specific… Continue reading Tata Motors’ Lucknow plant makes smart gains in energy sustainability
ABB acquires Chinese EV charging provider Chargedot
ABB has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Chargedot Shanghai New Energy Technology (Chargedot). ABB had first announced the intent in October 28, 2019. Shanghai-based Chargedot was established in 2009 and since its inception has made a significant contribution to the uptake of electric vehicles in China. The company supplies AC and DC… Continue reading ABB acquires Chinese EV charging provider Chargedot
ARCI develops new friction-reducing composite
A group of scientists at the International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy & New Materials (ARCI), an autonomous R&D center of the Department of Science & Technology (DST) have developed a process for size-selective deposition of nanocomposite coatings which can reduce friction of these dynamic systems. Schematic showing SiC particles incorporated inside Ni-W matrix… Continue reading ARCI develops new friction-reducing composite
Toyota Research Institute, DMP to begin work on high-accuracy HD map for automated driving
Toyota Research Institute – Advanced Development (TRI-AD) and Dynamic Map Platform have partnered to build a proof of concept (PoC) applying the technologies of both companies starting April 2020. The PoC aims to demonstrate the efficient update of DMP’s high definition (HD) maps by using TRI-AD’s open software platform, Automated Mapping Platform (AMP) to detect… Continue reading Toyota Research Institute, DMP to begin work on high-accuracy HD map for automated driving
Benteler and Bosch ink strategic collaboration with Pininfarina
German component suppliers Benteler and Bosch have, earlier this month, joined forces with Italian design house Pininfarina. Designs from Turin will increasingly be visible in electric vehicles as well, specifically in vehicles equipped with the rolling chassis from Benteler and Bosch. This is a modular and scalable platform solution that was developed by both partners.… Continue reading Benteler and Bosch ink strategic collaboration with Pininfarina
Porsche reveals innovative 3D-printing tech for bucket seats
German sports car maker Porsche today presented an innovative alternative to conventional bucket seat upholstery. In its concept study ‘3D-printed bodyform full-bucket seat’, the central section of the seat, or the seat and backrest cushions, is partly produced by a 3D-printer. Customers will be able to choose between three firmness levels (hard, medium, or soft) for… Continue reading Porsche reveals innovative 3D-printing tech for bucket seats
Pitstop raises $2.5m in Series A funding led by Group Landmark
Pitstop, the Bangalore-based doorstep car service, and repairs provider has raised $2.5 million (Rs 18.56 crore) in Series A funding round, which was led by TPG Growth backed-Group Landmark. Pitstop aims to expand its services in 15 cities by end-2020 and plans to onboard over 1,000 garages and 1,500 doorstep service vans by the end-2021.… Continue reading Pitstop raises $2.5m in Series A funding led by Group Landmark