ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) division has announced a joint development agreement with fuel cell and battery systems supplier, Freudenberg e-Power Systems. The partnership combines the core competencies of two companies with Freudenberg’s expertise in fuel cell and battery systems and ZF’s electric components including drivelines, inverters, converters, compressors, software energy management systems as well… Continue reading ZF and Freudenberg join forces to be ‘one-stop-shop’ for e-mobility solutions
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Ather Energy to double its retail network to 95 cities by March 2023
Electric-two-wheeler start-up Ather Energy is stepping up the charge to expand its operations in India’s nascent yet burgeoning electric two-wheeler market. Electric two-wheeler sales in India clocked 240,662 units in the first six months of CY2022, contributing 3.6 percent to total two-wheeler retail sales that were pegged at 66,95,434 units. The significant uptick in the… Continue reading Ather Energy to double its retail network to 95 cities by March 2023
SIAM appoints Vinod Aggarwal as its new president
The Executive Committee of Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), the apex body of the Indian automotive industry, today elected Vinod Aggarwal, MD and CEO, Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles Ltd (VECV) as its new president for 2022-23. Vinod Aggarwal, who was the Vice-President of SIAM succeeds Kenichi Ayukawa, Executive Vice Chairman & Whole Time Director, Maruti… Continue reading SIAM appoints Vinod Aggarwal as its new president
Daimler Truck’s fuel cell JV and Mahle partner to supply tech for CVs
cellcentric CEO Dr. Matthias Jurytko (left) and MAHLE Corporate Executive Vice President Sales & Application Engineering Martin Wellhöffer (right) Cellcentric, the 50:50 fuel cell joint venture of Daimler Truck and Volvo Group, and the technology group Mahle have signed a letter of intent to cooperate in the field of fuel cell technology for use in… Continue reading Daimler Truck’s fuel cell JV and Mahle partner to supply tech for CVs
Schaeffler to premiere fuel-cell-powered van at IAA Transportation
Schaeffler is to premiere a fuel-cell-powered demonstration vehicle at the IAA Transportation trade fair in Hanover (September 20-25). The German major, whose focus on drive systems for commercial vehicles includes hydrogen technology, especially for long-haul applications, is developing innovative components for fuel cell systems and laying the groundwork for them to be produced on an… Continue reading Schaeffler to premiere fuel-cell-powered van at IAA Transportation
India Auto Inc has to continuously work to meet changing aspirations of engineers: C V Raman
Maruti Suzuki India’s Chief Technology Officer, a true-blue engineer, speaks about Indian engineers enhancing discipline while working with their Japanese counterparts and also the critical role of the right talent to manage disruptions in the coming decade. How do you view the evolution of Maruti Suzuki’s R&D capabilities in India over four decades?Over the past 40… Continue reading India Auto Inc has to continuously work to meet changing aspirations of engineers: C V Raman
TVS increases scooter market share to 24% with half-a-million units in April-August
The Indian two-wheeler industry, which is finally seeing demand returning albeit much lesser than that in the pre-Covid FY2019, also has the scooter market to thank for its improving fortunes. Of the total wholesales of 66,63,265 units (up 33%) in April-August 2022, scooters comprise 33% or 21,91,208 units (up 53%). A year ago, the scooter… Continue reading TVS increases scooter market share to 24% with half-a-million units in April-August
Maruti Grand Vitara gets 53,000 bookings, 43% for strong-hybrid trims
Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) has received over 53,000 bookings until September 13, for its upcoming midsize SUV – the new Grand Vitara. Bookings had opened on July 11, 2022. According to the company, almost 43% or roughly 23,000 of these pre-orders are for the strong-hybrid trims of the crossover that is set to go on… Continue reading Maruti Grand Vitara gets 53,000 bookings, 43% for strong-hybrid trims
Apollo Tyres launches premium bike tyres under Tramplr brand
A new brand name and two all-new tyre offerings were launched by Apollo Tyres for adventure touring, dual sports riding enthusiasts. The new offerings are the Tramplr XR and Tramplr ST, both high-performance products which have, says the company, distinctive job descriptions created by the tyremaker to cater to sports, touring, adventure touring, cruisers and… Continue reading Apollo Tyres launches premium bike tyres under Tramplr brand
Auto industry still faces challenges on chips frontier: Maruti’s Sunil Kakkar
Even as the chips shortage at an overall level has eased, the industry still has some challenges on this front as it deals with an earlier generation of this key component Sunil Kakkar, senior executive director, Maruti Suzuki India and the chairperson of SIAM’s Atmanirbharta sourcing group says that while many of the semiconductor manufacturers are… Continue reading Auto industry still faces challenges on chips frontier: Maruti’s Sunil Kakkar