Daimler Truck Innovation Center India (DTIC) in Bengaluru has D commenced operations. It is the most significant innovation and development centre outside Germany for Daimler Truck AG as a captive unit with 1300 skilled engineers. Focused on crucial aspects of mobility like safety technology and innovation, the centre will act as the hub of research, product engineering, innovation and Information Technology (IT). The standalone entity in India, according to Raghavendra Vaidya, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, DTICI is vital to the future engineering and design roadmap at the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). Addressing the needs of its domestic and global regions of interest, the centre, he pointed out, is well equipped with state-of-the-art technologies and tools. It will act upon innovative research projects to help align with the crucial fronts of mobility. It comes as a critical development post-Daimler AG spun off its trucks business from Mercedes-Benz cars. The two-vehicle businesses were quite distinct, with different customers, technologies and financial requirements calling upon the need for a dedicated centre for innovation.
According to Vaidya, DTICI is aligned with Daimler Truck, its ambition and its strategy globally, as it entered into a phase of complete disruption in the automotive industry. “The need for alternate powertrains and software-led innovation in the commercial vehicle industry is going to define the future of commercial vehicles,” he opined. Drawing attention to the significant engineering presence in India by way of the erstwhile setup, the decision to split the entire Daimler Group into two companies gave rise to the need for a standalone, deep engineering and technical expertise. It was thought of as a way to realise ambitions of going towards zero-emission vehicles with either battery or hydrogen-based fuel cells.
Denne historien er fra August 2022-utgaven av Commercial Vehicle.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent ? Logg på
Denne historien er fra August 2022-utgaven av Commercial Vehicle.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent? Logg på
Tesla Robotaxi plans face scrutiny
Tesla’s investors are set to question CEO Elon Musk on the company’s robotaxi plans during its quarterly earnings report, after a hyped reveal without key details led to a dip in shares.
Open Telematics software
Cummins has partnered with Bosch Global Software and KPIT to launch Eclipse CANought, an open-source project for commercial vehicle telematics under the Eclipse Software Defined Vehicle initiative.
SML Isuzu Annual Dealer Conference 2024
From 13th to 17th September 2024, SML Isuzu Ltd hosted its Annual Dealer Conference in Dubai. The event brought together 70 pan-India domestic and Internal dealers, creating a platform for strategic discussions and unveiling the Annual Operating Plan (AOP).
District Version of PMGatiShakti National Master Plan for 27 aspirational districts
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, launched the district version of the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan for 27 aspirational districts, marking the third anniversary of the PM GatiShakti initiative.
The Best Of Automechanika Frankfurt 24
The 27th edition of Automechanika Frankfurt got underway, marking the return of the largest B2B aftermarket trade fair for the global automotive industry, writes Ashish Bhatia.
64th SIAM Annual Convention
The 64th SIAM Annual Convention focused on mobility strategies for advancing the industry. The eyes are on a sustainable future by 2047, writes Richa Tyagi.
Commercial Playsets
Even as the Indian automobile industry touches new heights and innovations, it is the commercial mobility play sets that continue to be a major draw. It is a good starting point for the next generation, writes Prajakta Chavan Rane from her plant sojourn.
Transforming India's Roads - The Urgent Need For Commercial Vehicle
The CV sector, a cornerstone of India's economy plays a pivotal role in driving growth and serving as the backbone of the logistics industry, writes Chidambaram Balaji, Regional Product Line Leader (India) Chassis Control, ZF India.
NAGPUR-MUMBAI SAMRUDDHI EXPRESSWAY FOR TRANSPORTERS
The Nagpur-Mumbai Samruddhi Expressway, a transformative project in Maharashtra, promises to enhance connectivity and spur economic growth. Upendra Kasbekar checks the on ground progress.
Elevating Customer Value Proposition
Guru Ram Das Body Builders has significantly evolved to enhance the customer value proposition. It has adeptly adjusted to the changing commercial vehicle market, writes Ashish Bhatia.
