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
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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
STMicroelectronics Introduces STGAP4S Gate Driver for Flexible EV Powertrain Design
STMicroelectronics has announced the launch of the STGAP4S, a galvanically isolated automotive gate driver designed for use with silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFETs and insulated-gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs). The device supports scalable inverter designs for electric vehicle (EV) powertrains and includes built-in diagnostics and protections to meet ISO 26262 ASIL D functional safety standards. The STGAP4S… Continue reading STMicroelectronics Introduces STGAP4S Gate Driver for Flexible EV Powertrain Design
Symbioz and Captur first to get Renault’s new full-hybrid system
The Symbioz and Captur crossovers have become the first Renault models to gain the French firm’s new full-hybrid powertrain. The E-Tech Full Hybrid 160 system, announced in May, gets a combined 158bhp from a 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and two electric motors (a 48bhp motor and a 20bhp ISG). Those motors draw energy from a 1.4kWh battery, which is recharged via regenerative breaking and… Continue reading Symbioz and Captur first to get Renault’s new full-hybrid system
I bought a V6 Jaguar for £400 and doubled my money
It turns out that it’s still possible to buy a functioning car with an MOT certificate for less than £500. I may have bought it from a friend’s parents’ neighbour, but this ULEZ-compliant Jaguar X-Type cost me just £400, complete with six months on the MOT (with only tired suspension parts as advisories) and just… Continue reading I bought a V6 Jaguar for £400 and doubled my money
Fiat draws on Multipla for Dacia Bigster rival due in 2027
Fiat’s forthcoming Dacia Bigster rival could channel the spirit of the cult-classic Multipla MPV when it arrives in 2027. The new SUV is one of two C-segment models that the Italian brand is set to launch in the next two years, alongside a rakish, raised hatchback. They were previewed by Panda-inspired SUV and Fastback concepts… Continue reading Fiat draws on Multipla for Dacia Bigster rival due in 2027