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Finance And Services In The Pre-owned Segment
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Finance And Services In The Pre-owned Segment

Srinivas Kantheti, Co-founder at Bike Bazaar ( Ex-President, Bajaj Auto, Two-wheelers, Domestic Sales ) in an upfront conversation with Sumesh Soman, shares the outlook on the pre-owned two-wheelers segment.

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September 2021
Building A Green Value Chain
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Building A Green Value Chain

In an upfront interaction, Jayakumar G, Group President India, Valeo India Pvt. Ltd. speaks to Ashish Bhatia on the changing customer perception driving changes in the automotive industry.

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September 2021
Preparing For The Third Wave
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Preparing For The Third Wave

The automotive industry can offset the impact of the third wave of Covid-19 by mapping tier suppliers among other initiatives writes Manav Kapur, Executive Director, Steelbird International.

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September 2021
Color Compact Spectrophotometer
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Color Compact Spectrophotometer

Axalta Coating Systems has launched the Acquire Color Compact spectrophotometer. Deepti Thore looks into the claims of cost-effectiveness, accuracy and faster colour match.

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September 2021
The Explicit Manufacturing Goals
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The Explicit Manufacturing Goals

Auto component manufacturers continue to strive for business development and continuity. Ashish Bhatia draws attention to the explicit manufacturing goals for long term stability.

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September 2021
Self Optimised Manufacture
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Self Optimised Manufacture

The Bosch Wafer Fab in Dresden, Germany is touted as the world’s most modern. Deepti Thore looks at the capabilities of the smart, future-ready factory.

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September 2021
Unprivileged Eyes On Downstream Aluminium
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Unprivileged Eyes On Downstream Aluminium

The versatile metal is anticipating prominence writes R K Jain - Sr. Vice President-Corporate Affairs, Jindal Aluminium Limited

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September 2021
Digitisation In Manufacturing
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Digitisation In Manufacturing

Dassault Systemes has launched DELMIAWorks in India. Sumesh Soman looks at the potential of the ERP and MES solutions suite to digitise automotive manufacturing.

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August 2021
Autonomous Mobility Theme Day 2021
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Autonomous Mobility Theme Day 2021

As part of the Continental ‘TechShow Around The World’ series, automated and autonomous mobility took centre stage. Ashish Bhatia highlights the technology portfolio designed for this future.

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August 2021
Simulation Applications Streamline The Development Of Electric Vehicle Motors
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Simulation Applications Streamline The Development Of Electric Vehicle Motors

Volkswagen Kassel accelerates the design process for electric motors by building and distributing simulation applications that evaluate the strength of rotor laminations, writes Thomas Forrister.

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August 2021
Reimagining EV Charge Inlets
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Reimagining EV Charge Inlets

Speciality chemicals company LANXESS has deployed modularity in the design of EV charging inlets. Team ACI looks at all that can change with its approach.

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August 2021
Dual-Sided-Cooled Silicon Carbide Inverter
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Dual-Sided-Cooled Silicon Carbide Inverter

BorgWarner’s dual-sided-cooled inverter is the first-to-market inverter using a silicon carbide-based power switch. Ashish Bhatia looks at the inverter designed for an 800V application.

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August 2021
The Tesla Opportunity For More Indian Suppliers
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The Tesla Opportunity For More Indian Suppliers

Considered to be the flagbearer of EVs, Tesla, Inc has a strong supplier base supporting operations in each of its markets. Ashish Bhatia looks at this ecosystem and the underlying opportunities for more suppliers in India.

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August 2021
Kistler Measurement Systems
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Kistler Measurement Systems

Into dynamic pressure, force, torque and acceleration measurement technology, Kistler Group is banking on cutting-edge solutions. Team ACI looks at the modular and application-specific services.

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August 2021
Steep decline in operating profits of suppliers as per rating agency ICRA
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Steep decline in operating profits of suppliers as per rating agency ICRA

Rating agency ICRA in its latest study estimates auto component suppliers to witness an over 70 per cent decline in operating profits during the first quarter of the current financial year (Q1FY22).

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August 2021
Valeo Electric Powertrains
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Valeo Electric Powertrains

Valeo partners has partnered with Omega Seiki Mobility. Prateek Pardeshi looks at the scope of the partnership involving electric powertrains for the latter’s vehicle range.

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August 2021
ZF four-point strategy for India
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ZF four-point strategy for India

ZF Friedrichshafen AG has renewed its focus on India by earmarking a Euro 200 million investment.

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August 2021
ATMA rubber plantation drive
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ATMA rubber plantation drive

Automotive Tyre Manufacturers Association (ATMA) will undertake rubber plantation on about two lakh hectares in North East India with a total capital outlay of approximately Rs.1,100 crore.

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July 2021
Taking Measured Steps For Growth
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Taking Measured Steps For Growth

In an upfront interaction, Chu Tsang Chih (Kurachi), Director, Maxxis India speaks to Ashish Bhatia on the company taking measured steps for growth.

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July 2021
Brakes As Emitters Of Particulate Matter
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Brakes As Emitters Of Particulate Matter

Peter Fischer, Head of the Institute of Automotive Engineering at TU Graz draws attention to particulate matter emissions from brakes in a world obsessed with exhaust emissions.

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July 2021
RBI Bi-monthly Monetary Policy
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RBI Bi-monthly Monetary Policy

In the June 04, 2021 announcement, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das urged the people at large to not be overwhelmed by the current situation but resolve to collectively overcome it.

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July 2021
Valeo Facings Reach New Markets
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Valeo Facings Reach New Markets

Valeo Friction Materials India hit the bull’s eye with its export strategy. Ashish Bhatia looks at the all round efforts undertaken to reach new markets despite a raging pandemic.

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July 2021
Continental Tech Talk: The Automotive Software
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Continental Tech Talk: The Automotive Software

On the sidelines of Auto Shanghai 2021, Continental Automotive held a virtual tech talk. Ashish Bhatia brings out all things automotive software touched upon in the session.

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July 2021
Brembo Leaps For Future Of Mobility
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Brembo Leaps For Future Of Mobility

Mobility Italian brake manufacturer Brembo S.p.A is marching towards its vision of the future of mobility. Ashish Bhatia takes a closer look at some of the key developments including new acquisitions and technological advancements.

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July 2021
Incentives to promote emobility
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Incentives to promote emobility

Minister for Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Nitin Gadkari gave an account of the Government actively working to support e-mobility.

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July 2021
The New Materials That Are Shaping The Future Of Mobility
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The New Materials That Are Shaping The Future Of Mobility

Dr Shankar Venugopal, Vice President, Mahindra & Mahindra correlates the discovery of key input materials with the future of mobility.

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July 2021
Women for manufacturing
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Women for manufacturing

Continental’s “Women for Manufacturing,” initiative is aimed at empowering and supporting women to take up a career in manufacturing through various skill development programs.

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July 2021
Downstream Aluminium: Meeting The EV Demand
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Downstream Aluminium: Meeting The EV Demand

R.K Jain, Sr. Vice President – Commercial at Jindal Aluminium Limited in this article writes about meeting the EV demand through innovative production.

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June 2021
RBI Measures To Deal With The Second Wave
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RBI Measures To Deal With The Second Wave

RBI measures to deal with the second wave Reserve Bank Of India, Governor, Shaktikanta Das announced measures to deal with the second wave of Covid-19 earlier in May. In his address, he said, “The global economy is showing signs of recovery; activity remains uneven across countries and sectors, clouded by downside risks.”

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June 2021
Auto Technology Partnership Summit And Expo 2021
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Auto Technology Partnership Summit And Expo 2021

At the ACMA Auto Technology Partnership Summit and Expo 2021, the focus was on harnessing the Indian automotive opportunity. Team ACI gets you the key insights from the three-day virtual congress.

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June 2021