Find out how Henkel plans to assist its clientele with NVH as well as vehicle and component level testing. Plenty of other exciting news, features and industry analysis too in this issue.
15 Oct 2016 | 4459 Views | By Autocar Professional Bureau
The Indian automotive industry is fast beefing up its strengths and Henkel India’s state-of-the-art acoustic lab at its Innovation Centre in Pune is yet another example of cutting-edge technology being available for testing purposes. Find out how the company plans to assist its clientele with NVH as well as vehicle ...
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The Indian automotive industry is fast beefing up its strengths and Henkel India’s state-of-the-art acoustic lab at its Innovation Centre in Pune is yet another example of cutting-edge technology being available for testing purposes. Find out how the company plans to assist its clientele with NVH as well as vehicle and component level testing.
Eagle-eyed global suppliers are eyeing business opportunities in India and Michigan-based Nexteer Automotive is all set to make a foray into EPS system manufacture in India, given the burgeoning demand for electric power steering from OEMs in the country.
Electric mobility is yet to pick up decent pace but that has not stopped a startup like the Pune-based Tork Motorcycles from launching the T6X, India’s first-ever production motorcycle. We take a close look at how the snazzy looking e-motorcycle was developed and whether it has the potential to disrupt the market.
With the domestic auto industry in good nick, what with passenger vehicle and two-wheeler sales hitting new highs, a good number of leading suppliers are expanding manufacturing capacity. One such company is NBC Bearings‘ new plant in Gujarat will expand its capacity from 100 million units per annum.
The big topic of discussion in industry continues to be BS VI. We report on the 6th Integer Emissions Summit & AdBlue Forum held in Delhi, which saw stakeholders from different market segments debate the challenges ahead and also the solutions on offer. AdBlue is also becoming a buzzword. Find out how S-CCI Golden Cruiser plans to introduce the diesel exhaust fluid in the country or how Taiwan’s KUS Auto is gearing up for the future by setting up an AdBlue tank manufacturing plant in Chennai.
Keeping OEM and supplier factories running smoothly takes some effort and this is where the Coimbatore-based Elgi Equipments is making its presence felt with its air compressors.
Automotive has also had its say on the global scheme of things. With 15 automakers – 14 carmakers and 1 motorcycle manufacturer – in the Top 100 of Interbrand’s 2016 Best Global Brands study, automotive is the dominating sector, ahead of technology. Interestingly, 13 of these 15 brands are already in India, and the other two could be here soon!
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