Auto Tech Review - April 2020

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In this edition of Auto Tech Review, we offer deeper insights into automotive transmission technologies.

GREAT WALL MOTORS AIMS TO UP THE ANTE IN SUVs, EVs

The slowdown in the automotive industry notwithstanding, the Indian market continues to offer long-term promise to investors. And the latest wave – after Japanese and Korean manufacturers – seem to be coming from China. Chinese auto manufacturers, reportedly, are expected to pump in close to $ 5 bn in the Indian market over the next three to five years. Some of them have already made investments, while others have committed to infuse capital in a market that could potentially become the third largest automobile market in the world in some time.

6 mins

ROOTS INDUSTRIES FOCUSSING ON ENHANCED EFFICIENCY OF AUTOMOTIVE HORNS

A critical safety element, automotive horns serves the function of alerting other vehicles and pedestrians of a vehicle’s approach. Although they add to the noise on our roads, horns go a long way in minimising or reducing road accidents. Coimbatore-based Roots Industries India, the ` 600 cr flagship division of the Roots Group, has grown in stature over the decades to emerge as the world’s fifth largest automotive horn manufacturer.

4 mins

ION ENERGY BALANCING END-TO-END SOLUTIONS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES

For an electric vehicle (EV), the battery pack is the most important and costliest component, representing more than 45 % of the vehicle cost. The battery needs constant monitoring for optimised total cost of ownership (TCO). Mumbai-based company Ion Energy is focussed on developing end-to-end solutions for EVs aimed at further propelling India’s journey towards greener mobility

6 mins

KABIRA MOBILITY READY TO ROLL WITH AFFORDABLE E-SCOOTERS

The country is increasingly focussing on cleaner mobility solutions such as electric vehicles (EVs) that are gaining momentum at a steady clip. And across vehicle segments, the electric scooter space in India is intensifying with a plethora of start-ups readying themselves to offer new energy solutions.

3 mins

RISE OF CONNECTED COMMUTE

The Bluetooth technology was developed in 1989 by Nils Rydbeck, CTO, Ericsson Mobile in Lund, Sweden for the purpose of designing wireless headsets. The possibilities were endless and within a decade, the first consumer Bluetooth device was launched in the form of a hands-free mobile headset, followed by the first Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone, which hit the market in 2001.

4 mins

“ALL SYSTEMS IN A VEHICLE DOWN THE ROAD WILL HAVE THEIR DIGITAL TWINS”

Leading engineering and technology company Robert Bosch GmbH has always been at the forefront of technological innovations. The transformation of the automotive industry into encompassing more facets of the mobility sector has opened up new opportunities for the German multinational. During his visit to India around the Auto Expo 2020 in February, Auto Tech Review spoke to Dr Markus Heyn, Member of the Board of Management, Robert Bosch GmbH on a multitude of subjects. Excerpts:

8 mins

TRANSMISSION TRANSITION FOR MASS SEGMENT PASSENGER CARS

Automobiles are currently in a state of development where the powertrain is taken for granted to be efficient, while offering higher levels of driver convenience. The differentiating factors that OEMs are now considering are in the user experience of the rest of the vehicle occupants, which are around infotainment, seating and safety. The source of energy in the vehicle, be it powered by petrol, diesel, electric motor or a combination to form hybrids, may be varied, but one constant is the transmission that transfers the power to the wheels.

5 mins

TRANSMISSION CONTROL UNIT MAY BE MOST CRITICAL OF POWERTRAIN CONTROLLERS

The powertrain of a vehicle consists of the engine and transmission, and the latter has been witnessing developments focussed towards enhancing driving experience as well as offering efficiency, in terms of fuel utilisation. The behaviour of the gears can be monitored and be made to perform in a desired manner with the help of an electronic intervention that comes in the form of the Transmission Control Unit (TCU).

5 mins

IIT ROORKEE DEVELOPS NIITRO ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE FOR OFF-ROAD APPLICATIONS

Academia is the first big pathway for students to understand the basics of the automotive industry – it allows them to delve deeper into the different technical aspects of vehicle engineering and subsequently turn up with innovative solutions for future mobility. KNOx – a team of students from IIT Roorkee, Uttarakhand has developed its ninth All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) that showcases its technical capabilities to deliver power-packed results.

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TRANSMISSIONS – EMBRACING TODAY

Techniques to transmit power to the wheels in a vehicle have changed significantly with the new mobility paradigms. The types of transmissions are ingeniously evolving and adapting to cater to this changing ecosystem. The ecosystem for an autonomous vehicle, shared mobility, electric mobility, XEV or a flexible platform is different from that of the conventional vehicles.

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A business magazine for technology-oriented management from all the domains of engineering, manufacturing, production, R&D, design and sales & marketing, Auto Tech Review is India’s first and only automotive magazine that speaks the language of technology. The focus on automotive technology makes Auto Tech Review a unique product in the Indian media space and that is the value we offer to our readers through high-quality, in-depth, research-oriented articles and features. 

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