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Multiphysics Simulation Becoming A Norm For Product Life Cycle Development

Simulation is one of the most important factors in the product development process and is being increasingly deployed in the automotive industry.

Simulation Key Part Of Development In Automotive Industry

The digital form of carrying out testing and validation is known as simulation, and is fast emerging as a standard for engineering development that is being applied more over physical prototyping and testing during a product development phase.

Solutions That Improve Performance, Efficiency, Reliability & Safety

At the 11th Schaeffler Symposium in Baden-Baden in April last year, global automotive and industrial supplier, Schaeffler introduced an urban vehicle concept called the “Schaeffler Mover” – a compact wheel module that combines the drive and chassis components of this vehicle that is designed for fully autonomous operation. The concept was presented as the company’s answer to addressing the mobility challenges in rapidly growing metropolitan areas.

Focus On Safety, Usage Of Genuine Parts & Electronics

The might of the aftermarket market came to the fore at the fourth edition of ACMA Automechanika trade show that was held at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi from February 14-17. Touted as one of the country’s premier aftermarket shows, the ACMA Automechanika served as a platform for auto component suppliers and aftermarket players to showcase their diverse products and technologies. The four-day exposition attracted more than 550 exhibitors (300 domestic and 250 international exhibitors) from 16 nations, with country pavilions being allocated to South Korea, China, Taiwan and UK.

Electromechanical Brake Booster For All Drive Concepts & Automated Driving

The increased efficiency of conventional internal combustion engines, the growing market penetration of electric powertrains, the requirements for higher safety, and the demand for automated driving have resulted in new requirements for brake systems. With the electromechanical brake booster, iBooster, Bosch meets these requirements without changing the established brake system layout.

Wheel Brakes For EVs — Potentials And Challenges

A central element in the operation strategy of an electric vehicle is the vehicle deceleration by recuperation in order to maximise efficiency and range. As a consequence, the operation of wheel brakes becomes less and less frequent. Audi asks whether it is relevant to consider to what extent a brake downsizing is possible, and what new requirements evolve, especially in the premium segment. Developing innovative wheel brakes requires the analysis of altered load spectra, questioning of classical development premises, and promotion of innovative technologies.

Strengthening Pillars For Automobile Transport In 2030

Strengthening Pillars For Automobile Transport In 2030

'Advent Of Electric Vehicles To Significantly Boost Led Adoption'

The LED lighting market is expected to get a major boost with the growth of electric vehicles by 2020 and one company, which intends to reap early benefits and further strengthen its dominance as a result of this, is Lumax Industries. Auto Tech Review spoke to Deepak Jain, Managing Director, Lumax Industries, to understand the nuances of this fast-evolving technology and how the Indian automobile industry will see a paradigm shift in the years to come.

Changing Mobility Through Technology Vision

Changing Mobility Through Technology Vision

Developing Products That Offer Market Differentiation

MAN Trucks India Pvt Ltd (MTIPL) started operations in India in 2006 as a joint venture and in 2012 the company became a 100 % subsidiary of MAN Truck & Bus AG (Germany). The company manufactures heavy MAN CLA trucks for the Indian market and exports vehicles to Asia, Africa, CIS and the SAARC countries. We recently had the opportunity to visit the Pithampur production unit of the company to understand the truck-making business of MAN in India and also gain perspective about its future roadmap. Joerg Mommertz, Chairman & Managing Director, MAN Trucks India Pvt Ltd, showed us around the plant and explained the production process.

WABCO - Develops ADB, AMT As Cost-Effective Solutions

WABCO - Develops ADB, AMT As Cost-Effective Solutions

TATA Communications - To Enhance F1 With Digital Solutions

TATA Communications - To Enhance F1 With Digital Solutions

Verification And Validation Coverage For Autonomous Vehicle

MANASWINI is Associate Vice President, ADAS and Autonomous Vehicle Group at KPIT

Magneti Marelli- Cyber Security As A Business Proposition

One of the biggest threats facing connected and autonomous vehicles is cyber security. As mobility options evolve rapidly, automakers are fast realising the urgent need to develop solutions that prevent vehicles from being hacked into.

JLR India- Poised For Exciting Times Ahead

On April 7, 2017, Jaguar Land Rover India launched the Art of Performance Tour for the current year at an airstrip in Aamby Valley, near Lonavla.

AMT—Power To Drive Towards A Better Tomorrow

THE WORLD OF AUTOMATICSThe Indian automotive industry has undergone remarkable transformation in the past few years. With rising GDP and vast strides in infrastructure, the industry has been positively impacted in recent years. Moreover, with the implementation of BS-IV norms, the sector has taken huge strides to enhance safety and efficiency on the road.

Tailor-made Pre- and Main Fuel Filter Combinations For CV Diesel engines

Modern diesel engine require highly efficient fuel filter system. In general, in commercial vehicle, a filter is installed before and after the low-pressure pump. Hengst has dealt intensively with the subject of developing the pre- and main filtration as one calibration overall system. Compared to conventionally designed filters these calibrated system provide significant performance advantages.

Hyundai Elantra: Buoying-up the Executive Sedan Segment

The executive sedan (D) segment of the Indian car market is fairly small, and has never really been a happy hunting ground for any manufacturer but for the initial euphoria it generates among prospective customers. For some time now, the segment has been going steady at about 1,000 units of sale each month. hyundai Motor India though, is aiming to change that with the launch of their latest product, the sixth-generation Elantra. the company invited us over to Mahabalipuram recently to get a first-hand experience of the car. here’s what we found out.

Decrypting Parallel Twin & V-twin Engines

With the demise of two-strokes due to increasingly strict emissions norms, almost all motorcycle engines these days are four-stroke units. however, they still come in multiple flavours, including the ever-popular single-cylinder mill that’s still going strong even after a century, and the more advanced twins, triples, fours and even six-cylinder engines, all of which are currently in production. here, we take a look at two of the more popular motorcycle engine formats – parallel twins and V-twins, examine their key differences, and take a look at the advantages and disadvantages they offer to the rider.

Mobilising Economic Growth Through Two-Wheelers

Nilesh Kamat is a delivery boy at a leading food tech start-up in Mumbai and earns over ₹15,000 per month, plus additional perks. Not long ago, he was unemployed in a small town in Maharashtra but today is capable of supporting his family, back home. He credits this turn of fortune to his ability to be mobile in a city. Yes, one of the key enablers for him to land a job was his two-wheeler!

Harmonising Vehicle Design Via Software Optimisation

Automotive manufacturing is evolving rapidly, with data-driven car design and flexible manufacturing processes being made feasible. Design prerequisites are changing and carmakers want maximum product differentiation in every segment they operate in. Earlier, external design was the only differentiating factor for a product. Now, with virtual prototyping and advanced simulation techniques, ubiquity can be eliminated from virtually every aspect of vehicle design. This has resulted in software solution providers partnering OEMs from the factory and assembly line stage, for process optimisation.

New Maruti Suzuki Dzire Is Designed To Dominate

Even as the market for sub-4 m sedans seems to be flattening out a bit, OEMs are going the extra mile to spruce up their offerings in this segment in a bid to boost sales. The latest example is the Dzire, which has just received a comprehensive upgrade from Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL). Does it have the wherewithals to rule the charts all over again? We find out.

Facilitating Carbon Footprint Through Design & Software

Lower carbon footprint of a vehicle is important for the industry, societal wellbeing and the government. Data shows that the planet has 1.2 bn vehicles on the road now and by 2035 it will touch 2 bn. Total new vehicle sales were 84 mn last year and will grow to about 130 mn per year by 2035. Out of these 98 % of vehicles are either powered by petrol or diesel. The number of XEVs will grow to about 12 % by 2035, besides the 40+ % start-stop hybrids.

Imaginarium | Helping Manufacturers With Short-Run Production Goals

There has been tremendous development in manufacturing methods, and newer technologies like 3D printing and additive manufacturing have begun growing at a faster pace than expected.

Transworld | Improving Connectivity Through Smart Use Of Telematics

Vehicle telematics has assumed an important role in the global automotive value chain. Connected car technology is currently the area where most development is taking place globally. However, in India the progress has been rather slow in terms of actual technology implementation. There has been some activity in the supply chain and logistics space in terms of telematics.

Connectivity, ADAS To Revolutionise Interiors

According to some recent studies, the average car driver in India could be spending as much as 600 hours or more every year in his car, of which up to 5 % of the time may be spent sitting in traffic jams. So, yes, while factors like a car’s exterior styling, power, performance, ride and handling, and fuel economy are definitely important, the interiors are no less so. Indeed, according to independent polls conducted by various automotive OEMs, interior design, features, comfort, infotainment, connectivity and low levels of NVH feature high on prospective buyers’ list of priorities when looking for a new car.

Connected Vehicles, Connecting Lifestyles

Connected vehicles enable multi-faceted aspects that relate to urban transportation, safety and well-being of occupants, driver behaviour monitoring, fleet management and longevity of vehicle systems through monitoring of component functioning in various environmental conditions. The connectivity in vehicles helps connect holistically the lifestyle of the owner of a vehicle.

Central Parking Services | Digitising Parking Management

India is currently the world’s largest two-wheeler market and is at the top of four-wheeler growth and adoption as well. Parking has become a serious concern, especially in urban areas.

Sabo Hema | Looking To Replicate Cv Success In SUV Segment

Leading shock absorber & suspension components manufacturer Sabo Hema Automotive India has primarily been catering to the commercial vehicle segment in India. Auto Tech Review recently caught up with SN Ahmed, CEO, Sabo Hema Automotive India to understand the current state of technology adoption in the suspension domain and the future trends.

EPS, SBW, AWS To Revolutionise Automotive Steering Systems

Automotive industry analysts in Europe and North America predict that higher adoption of electric power steering (EPS), steer-by-wire (SbW) and rear-axle steering / all-wheel-steering (AWS) will be some of the biggest drivers in the fast-evolving automotive steering systems vertical. For the period 2017-2020, a compounded annual growth rate of 8-10 % is predicted for the global steering systems market, which will see major developments coming in due to new requirements specified by electric vehicles and partially/fully autonomous vehicles. Here, we take a look at some technologies that we believe will drive development in the automotive steering systems space over the next few years.