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Battery Management Systems are increasingly finding a use case with liquid cooling. Ashish Bhatia looks at the grey areas of air-cooling, that suppliers have overcome.
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Breaking Down Tamil Nadu FY23 Budget
The Tamil Nadu FY23 budget is all about growth, employment opportunities and new industries. Satyakam Arya, Chairman of CII, Tamil Nadu State Council and MD & CEO at Daimler India Commercial Vehicles breaks it down.
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t is a moment of pride for all of us at Next Gen Publishing Pvt. Ltd. to bring to you, the 100th Issue of Auto Components India. In the ‘Cooling Systems’ special, we look at some defining technologies establishing themselves as strong contenders for ICE vehicles as well as BEVs. As you flip through the pages, you’ll look at the age-old fins being deployed for air-cooled systems and liquid-cooling systems in EVs. Even as the industry is near about a decade away from settling in with the final choices of the clean solutions, thermal management will continue to remain a strong focus area especially with the backdrop of global warming and a conscious effort to ensure occupant and pedestrian safety. Vehicles need to perform irrespective of the terrains and climatic conditions they are deployed in! Watch out for exciting product launches in the direction, and hear from credible voices featured in this issue. For the collectors, there is a recap of some of our best issues since our very first. As a niche and focused title, we are committed to give due attention to the automotive components ecosystem. The industry has worked hard on the developments being deemed as burning issues of the present for years. Despite headwinds, it’s been a balancing act to address counterfeits, localisation, digitisation of the shop floor, upskilling, sustenance, innovation, mechatronics and localisation of ride assist tech speaking broadly. On a sombre note, we pay a tribute to a dear colleague, Zal Cursetji who lost his life to an avoidable road mishap. The focus on introducing active and passive safety systems across the board must continue as every life is precious! Ashish Bhatia Executive Editor | a.bhatia@nextgenpublishing.net
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Intervention to cool stagflation With the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) at 15.08 per cent, a nine-year record high and a double-digit rate for the past 13 months, inflation is being deemed as “stagflation” by critics. In the wake of growing discontent with the high inflation rate, the muchawaited government intervention has come the industry’s way. Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman started off with the reduction of excise duty on petrol and diesel resulting in a substantial reduction in retail prices. The cut from the centre was followed by reciprocative measures from state governments like Maharashtra and
Rajasthan which announced a VAT reduction. Announcing a revenue implication of Rupees One lakh crore for the Centre, the FM went on to reduce customs duty on raw materials and intermediaries of plastic products where import dependence is deemed high. The Government announced Sitharaman is also calibrating customs duty on raw materials and intermediaries for iron and steel while opting for a reduction in import duty on some raw materials of steel. It will also levy export duty on select steel products to prioritise domestic distribution.
Crisil: Production volumes of tyre manufacturers to halve The production volumes at tyre manufacturing companies could halve to six to eight per cent this fiscal. Estimated to settle at 2.5 million tonnes, compared with 12-14 per cent last fiscal, the lower demand could be driven by the replacement, commercial vehicles and passenger vehicles segments besides demand from export markets. The moderation is expected to be a factor in the growth last fiscal benefitting disproportionately from the low-base effect of the preceding two fiscal. Back then, it is known, that volumes had contracted due to an economic slowdown induced by the covid-19 pandemic. Operating margins should rise to 12 per cent this fiscal, up 200 basis points (bps) from last fiscal’s decades low of 10 per cent as price hikes ease the pressure from high input costs. The credit profiles of tyre makers are expected to remain stable which is a good news for stakeholders. Better cash accruals should help fund higher Capital Expenditure (CapEx) and keep debt metric healthy, as per the Crisil analysis of India’s top six tyre manufacturers, accounting for 80 per cent of the Rs.75,000 crore revenue of the sector. The sector derives 60 per cent of its volume from the replacement market, and 27 per cent from OEMs with export volumes making up the rest.
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Lakshmi Venu is MD SundaramClayton Lakshmi Venu took over as the Managing Director (MD) of Sundaram-Clayton Ltd. (SCL) moving up the ladder from being the Joint MD. Known to have led Sundaram Clayton from the forefront for over a decade, she is regarded by many as the lead architect of the company’s global footprint. Her decision to set up a foundry in the US, three years ago in 2019, in Dorchester, South Carolina is seen as a strategic breakthrough for the company. It benefitted from the US-based customers who were looking for on-shore foundry units to reduce supply chain risks and curtail their carbon footprint, in turn. Directly responsible for making SCL a globally, competitive foundry, she is credited with building deep customer relationships with Cummins, Hyundai, Volvo, Paccar and Daimler. R Gopalan, Chairman, Sundaram-Clayton expressed, “Lakshmi brings deep customer understanding and has developed strong relationships with global customers. She has successfully chartered a strategy to have a global footprint to build a competitive advantage. I am confident that she will continue to transform Sundaram-Clayton into a worldclass auto component manufacturer.” WWW.AUTOCOMPONENTSINDIA.COM
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One million accident-free working hours at BorgWarner As of January 2022, the BorgWarner Chennai plant completed one million accident-free working hours. A large number of hours without recordable incidents was rewarded with the CEO safety award. In addition to the recognition by BorgWarner’s top management, the award included a prize
money of USD 20,000 (Rs.15,30,552) which will
be donated to regional charity organisations,
as is a tradition within the corporation. “We are exceptionally proud to receive this company award. Our high standards for workplace safety are paying off and the award gives us an incentive to continue improving these measures,” stated Shailesh Jha, Plant Manager, BorgWarner Emissions, Thermal & Turbo Systems, Chennai.
Anjali Pandey bags New award at CII Excon appointments at Greaves Cotton
Anjali Pandey, Engines and Components Business Unit Leader, Cummins India bagged the Committed Leader award at the recently concluded CII Excon 2K21. She has been recognised for her outstanding commitment to promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) in the workplace. After receiving the award, Pandey commented, “I am grateful to CII EXCON for honouring me with this distinguished award since it is a true reflection of our efforts of creating a workplace where our people win with the power of difference.” Of the opinion that diversity and inclusion are not just the right things to do but it is the right way of running the business by fully capitalising on the value that diversity can bring, she cited active measures at Cummins India to increase its female representation over the past few years. This is known to have resulted in an increased gender diversity ratio from five to 32 per cent over the last two decades. The company also drives various initiatives to provide equal opportunities to women, including ‘Women in Technology’, gender balance during recruitment, ensuring pay parity, gender-neutral workstations, Cummins women’s empowerment network, flexible work arrangements, and award-winning breast feeding-friendly facilities for new mothers, all of which are strongly supported by leadership. WWW.AUTOCOMPONENTSINDIA.COM
Sanjay Behl has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of Greaves Cotton subsidiary, Greaves Electric Mobility. Behl will report to the Managing Director and Group CEO Nagesh Basavanhalli. He will be responsible for spearheading the growth of the electric mobility business at the company. In the past, he has held several leadership roles across Nextqore Inc. as the Co-founder, and in leadership roles at Reliance, Nokia and Hindustan Lever. In a recent initiative, in line with the growth plans, the company has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sun Mobility to deploy swappable batteries for the latter’s electric vehicles across India. Ram Rajappa, Chief Technology Officer, Greaves Electric Mobility said, “Together with Sun Mobility, we would be addressing one of the critical elements in EV adoption in terms of range anxiety, providing an uninterrupted journey.” Anant Badjatya, the CEO of Sun Mobility, added, “Sun Mobility has always been committed to bringing forth technologically superior, convenient, and sustainable solutions to the EV space and this mirrors well with Greaves Cotton’s aim to bring about the best products for an uninterrupted future in mobility.” AUTO COMPONENTS INDIA // JUNE 2022
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Steelbird collaborates with TVS Steelbird International formalised a Joint Venture (JV) with TVS Auto Bangladesh Ltd. Aiming at setting up manufacturing operations outside India, the company announced this move during the 58th Founder Day celebrations. The JV will focus on manufacturing best-in-class superior quality automotive filters for all types of automobiles including twowheelers, three-wheelers, passenger cars, tractors and commercial vehicles. A pioneer in the Auto Filters category, Steelbird will start manufacturing in Bangladesh to cater to the expanding aftermarket and OEM segment. With all the experience of the market and consumers in that region, it is expected to facilitate
the go-to-market strategy, protocols, channel management, retail and OEM growth in Bangladesh. Manav Kapur, Executive Director, Steelbird International commented, “Both JV partners Steelbird and TVS share unconditional corporate value systems and are like-minded in their commitment to product quality, customer safety and satisfaction, delivery and strength of the product width and depth.” J. Ekram Hussain, Managing Director, TVS Auto Bangladesh Ltd. added, “This JV will be the first collaboration in this sector and it has a huge potential considering automotive industrialisation as a localised auto component and quality concern of our vehicle users.”
JSPL appoints new CFO KPIT CoE
Jindal Steel and Power Ltd. (JSPL) announced the appointment of the new Chief Financial Officer, Ramkumar Ramaswamy. Managing Director, V R Sharma and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), Pankaj Lochan welcomed Ramkumar Ramaswamy. In Mr Ramaswamy’s own words, “It was a day well spent with the Leadership Team of JSP!” Ramaswamy in his previous role was heading Vedanta Limited as the Chief Financial Officer besides a 14-year stint at Shell, and a brief stint at TVS Electronics.
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KPIT Technologies Ltd. announced the establishment of a software Centre of Excellence (CoE), in Kochi. The centre will be built in collaboration with PathPartner Technology, a partner since 2021. KPIT’s strategic alliances with global OEMs and tier1s, as well as its focus on building software-defined vehicles, are known to have helped generate new opportunities in the automotive and mobility domains. Citing the skilled manpower seeking a challenging work environment, a great work culture, flexibility, and rapid growth - all while remaining close to home, Rajesh Janwadkar, Sr. Vice President, and Member of Executive Board, KPIT Technologies, said, “We plan to tap into the talent from different hubs of India and continue to look for engineers who are passionate about automotive technologies. Today’s skilled talent demands quality and challenging work, autonomy, with a clear purpose.” Over 200 new jobs will be added immediately at the Software Excellence Center in Kochi. WWW.AUTOCOMPONENTSINDIA.COM
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STMicroelectronics Semikron cooperate on SiC technology STMicroelectronics has cooperated with Semikron to integrate siliconcarbide power technology in nextgeneration electric-vehicle drives. STMicroelectronics will supply Silicon Carbide (SiC) technology for the eMPack® Electric Vehicle (EV) power modules from Semikron. According to Karl-Heinz Gaubatz, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Technical Officer (CTO), Semikron, “ST’s industryleading SiC device-manufacturing
capabilities and in-depth expertise with the technology enabled us to integrate these cutting-edge semiconductors with our advanced manufacturing processes, which enhance reliability, power density, and scalability to meet the needs of the automotive industry.” Edoardo Merli, Power Transistor SubGroup General Manager and Executive Vice President of STMicroelectronics commented, “In addition to its trans formative effect in e-mobility, our
SiC technology, now in its third generation, is driving increased efficiency, performance, and reliability in sustainable energy and industrial power-control applications.” Engineers from ST and Semikron have also cooperated to integrate the advanced STPOWER SiC MOSFETs, which control power switching in the main EV traction inverter, with Semikron’s innovative fully sintered Direct Pressed Die (DPD) assembly process.
Tata Power HMI Toyota Group partners on EV infra MoU with Govt. of Karnataka
Tata Power has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hyundai Motors India Ltd. (HMIL) to form strategic partnerships. The partnership will aim at facilitating the development of a robust EV charging network to accelerate the adoption of EVs across India. The MoU was signed in the presence of Unsoo Kim, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, HMIL and Dr Praveer Sinha, CEO and MD, Tata Power at the HMIL’s Corporate Headquarters in Gurugram, Haryana. Tata Power’s DC 60 kW fast chargers will be installed by HMIL across 34 of its EV Dealerships in 29 cities, in addition to the existing AC 7.2 kW chargers. HMIL aims at enhancing customer convenience by developing a wide network of fast charging stations through this collaboration and it also looks at offering special tariffs for its customers. Tata Power, on the other hand, will supply end-to-end home charging solutions, from charger supply to installation for Hyundai EV customers. Under this partnership, Tata Power will operate and maintain the charging stations and HMIL will provide space and necessary administrative approvals through its dealerships. These charging stations will be accessible through Hyundai and Tata Power EZ Charge Mobile App. for EV customers.
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Toyota Kirloskar Motor and Toyota Kirloskar Auto Parts today announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Karnataka to invest Rs.4,100 crore from a total investment outlay of Rs.4,800 crore to contribute to the country’s vision of “Make in India” and to enable a faster reduction in carbon emissions. In the presence of Dr Murugesh R. Nirani, Minister of Large & Medium Industries, Government of Karnataka, Ravi Kumar, IAS, Chief Secretary of Karnataka State, and other dignitaries, the MoU was signed by Chief Minister of Karnataka, Basavaraj Bommai and Vikram S. Kirloskar, Vice-Chairman, Toyota Kirloskar Motor. This investment is expected to boost local manufacturing of electric powertrain parts and components, thereby catering to India’s e-mobility vision. WWW.AUTOCOMPONENTSINDIA.COM
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Badve Group and EVR agreement
Badve Engineering and Israeli startup, EVR Motors have announced their strategic collaboration to manufacture the latter’s proprietary Trapezoidal Stator – Radial Flux Permanent Magnet (RFPM) electric motors in India. Claimed to be half the weight and size of similar competing motors, RFPM motors are equipped with superior power and torque performance. The Pune-based tier-1 automotive component firm, has already initiated the joint development and localisation process of these motors at one of its facilities in Pune. These motors are designed for two- and three-wheelers. It is also currently developing prototypes to cater to Indian OEMs. The company aims at scaling up its production to an annual capacity of half a million units by mid-2023 to meet the increasing EV demand. Best suited for adoption in the multi- terrain Indian landscape, these motors provide an enthralling experience to Indian riders, claimed Sumedh Badve, President-EV Division, Badve Engineering. “This partnership is in line with our core vision of sustainability and net zero emissions through green mobility,” he added.
FM at 13th CCI Annual Day Commemoration At the 13th Annual Day commemoration of the Competition Commission of India (CCI), FM Nirmala Sitharaman outlined the challenges of competition in India and global contexts. In her address, she appreciated the CCI for taking timely initiatives during the peak of the pandemic to ensure continuity of regulatory work. The CCI stood the test of time and the expectations of stakeholders, she said. “In order to speed up recovery, companies need to scale up. Scaling up is already happening, and CCI should have a proactive understanding of what is shaping markets in this process, especially in M&As,” she opined. Citing the threat of cartelisation hovering over the infrastructure growth planned for the country, she underlined the threat of rising input costs. Referring to the adverse impact on supply chains, she called upon CII to understand the technical nuances of digitalisation and understand whether they were being used fairly, effectively and transparently. Ashok Kumar Gupta, Chairperson, CCI highlighted that CCI has been constantly upgrading its investigation toolkits and techniques to unravel anti-competitive conduct, which is often shrouded in secrecy. The CCI General Regulations, 2009, were recently amended after a rigorous consultation process, with an objective to establish a robust information-sharing regime through the setting up of a confidentiality ring that allows parties to effectively present their cases without compromising the sanctity of commercially sensitive information.
Earthtron EV charging stations Earthtron EV has launched EV charging stations in the Delhi-NCR region. To make intercity travel hassle-free for EV owners, the company is providing superfast charging while also ensuring a quick turnaround time for
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those using digital platforms. It has installed the first four EV charging stations on the Delhi-Agra Highway, Delhi-Jaipur Highway, DelhiChandigarh Highway and Delhi-Haridwar Highway. Each has an installed
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capacity of 50 charging points. Ashish Deswal, Founder, of Earthtron EV, stated, “There are many EV stations in major cities, primarily for cabs and commercial vehicles as private EV owners usually
charge at home. However, they shy away from intercity travel due to a lack of a proper charging network on highways.” The company aims at addressing the infra void to help customers overcome their anxiety. WWW.AUTOCOMPONENTSINDIA.COM
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Robin Joffe is Partner-MD at Frost & Sullivan MEASA Frost & Sullivan appointed Robin Joffe as PartnerManaging Director (MD) of its Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) operations. He brings over 25 years of international business experience in diverse markets like Asia, the United States, and Europe. He is credited with successfully designing, implementing, and driving growth strategies. He is also
credited with the grooming of top talent, and identification of new markets to grow revenues and profits across industries and continents, from the start-up creation process to giving direction to mature businesses. Known to excel in sales and channel management, strategy mapping, and business transformation across sectors such as Information and
PM Narendra Modi meets senior advisor Suzuki in Tokyo In his Tokyo visit, PM Narendra Modi met up with Osamu Suzuki, Senior Advisor at Suzuki Motor Corporation. Hailing Mr Suzuki’s association and contribution to India, the PM appreciated the transformational role played by Suzuki Motors in the Indian automotive industry. The application under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for automobile and the auto components sector by Suzuki Motor Gujarat Pvt. Ltd. and Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. were also brought up in the discussions. The two also discussed various investment opportunities to strengthen the ties further. This includes setting up infrastructure for electric vehicles, battery packs and recycling centres to attain sustainable growth. They also discussed strategies to build a local innovation system, including skill development under the Japan-India Institutes of Management (JIM) and Japanese Endowed Courses (JEC). WWW.AUTOCOMPONENTSINDIA.COM
Communications Technology, and Financial Services, before this appointment, Joffe spearheaded Frost & Sullivan’s Japan operations, which happens to be the company’s fastest-growing markets. Joffe has led in senior management positions during his stint with Gartner Inc. and was responsible for establishing the Gartner Japan operations.
Revoh Innovations raises USD 150,000 in seed funding Revoh Innovations raised USD 150,000 in a seed funding round from Angel Investors, Vel Kanniappan and Ravi Renganathan. The Chennaibased EV sub-components manufacturer aims at building a standalone motor controller production facility in SIPCOT, Chennai through this funding. Incubated in IIT-Madras, Revoh Innovations is capable of producing 2,000 motor controllers per month for various applications such as EV besides for healthcare, solar energy, industrial, agriculture and domestic uses. It has around 25 reputed clients across MNCs and start-ups. Speaking about Revoh, Ravi Renganathan said, “Revoh Innovations is one of the very few indigenous Indian firms that perform mind-bending research on motor controllers for EVs.” The level of customisation that Revoh provides to their clients is truly top-notch, he claimed. AUTO COMPONENTS INDIA // JUNE 2022
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M&M partners with VW Mahindra & Mahindra and Volkswagen have partnered. The two will invest to enhance greener technologies that will help reduce dependence on oil and reduce carbon emissions. This investment will also enable local manufacturing facilities to produce electric powertrain parts and components, thereby catering to India’s electrified vehicle manufacturing. Thomas Schmall, Volkswagen Group Board of Management member for Technology and
CEO of Volkswagen Group Components, stated, “The MEB is thus progressively developing into the leading open platform for e-mobility, generating significant volume and
economies of scale. That’s crucial for every company in the EV world and the key to competitive solutions for our customers.” Commenting on the partnership, Rajesh
Jejurikar, Executive Director, Auto and Farm Sectors, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., stated, “The complementarity of VW, extensive technology, innovation, and vertical integration in supply chains, will provide a framework to develop our next-gen born electric platform, to be revealed soon in Oxfordshire, UK. Our teams across India, UK and Detroit, are passionately working towards creating a breath-taking future, he expressed.
New Chairman & First online Managing Director trade by ONGC at HPCL Dr Pushp Kumar Joshi was appointed as Chairman and Managing Director of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL), a Maharatna Company. Dr Joshi was previously the Corporation’s Director-HR since August 2012. He also serves as HPCL’s Additional Director of Marketing. Throughout his career, he has held key Human Resources functions such as Executive Director – HRD and Head – HR of Marketing Division. Dr Joshi holds a Doctorate in Human Resource Management, a Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management from XLRI Jamshedpur, and holds a Bachelorette in Law from the Andhra University. Dr Joshi had served on the HPCL Board of Directors since 2012.
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Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. (ONGC) has become India’s first Exploration & production company to trade domestic gas on the Indian Gas Exchange. On May 23, 2022, ONGC Director (Onshore) In-charge for Marketing, Anurag Sharma performed the first online trade on India’s first automated national level Gas Exchange, IGX. The traded gas comes from the ONGC Krishna Godavari 98/2 block. The amount sold by ONGC through the Gas Exchange will gradually increase. Speaking on the occasion, Anurag Sharma stated that it is heartening to learn that ONGC is the first E&P company to trade domestic gas on IGX and is prepared to realise a higher value for every molecule of gas available for sale. WWW.AUTOCOMPONENTSINDIA.COM
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Multi-year technical partnership between Peugeot Sport and Marelli Peugeot Sport has signed a multi-year partnership with Marelli. This partnership is based on the development of the most efficient electric solution to match the extreme performance requirements of the hybrid powertrain system of the PEUGEOT 9X8 Hypercar, which will compete from 2022 in the World Endurance Championship (WEC). Marelli is providing the engineering and the supply of bespoke, highperformance electric motor and Silicon Carbide-based
inverter, which are part of the front axle electric
ZF unveils EcoLife CoachLine
ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) division has unveiled the EcoLife CoachLine Transmission System. Capable of developing a peak rated torque of 2,800 Nm, these efficient and robust power shift transmissions for coaches are said to offer exceptional driving and braking capabilities. Reducing fuel consumption by up to three per cent, the second generation of its proven six-speed automatic transmission is suitable for coach applications, whether operating in a city, inter-city or even on a challenging, steep mountain track. EcoLife CoachLine increases the digitalisation of service and maintenance to help prognosis. The mobility technology company has worked to ensure a low TCO and higher uptime. WWW.AUTOCOMPONENTSINDIA.COM
traction system. The focus of the development is to
maximise the efficiency and the reliability of the system while adapting the motor and inverter technology to make effective use of the weight and volume allocated by the team. The partnership marks a new chapter in the long history of collaborations between Marelli and Peugeot, both in motorsports and road production fields, including the supply of electronics and telemetry for the glorious Peugeot 905 and Peugeot 908 in endurance competitions.
New high-performance Schaeffler ball bearing Schaeffler AG has developed a special high-performance ball bearing with an integrated centrifugal disc. This disc helps lower CO2 emissions in vehicles with combustion engines and hybrid powertrains. Electric cars, on the other hand, benefit as well from the added efficiencies. The bearing weighs just 300 grams and is between five and 10 cm in diameter, depending on the application. “Innovative strength is a key factor safeguarding Schaeffler’s corporate success and automotive business,” states Matthias Zink, CEO of Automotive Technologies at Schaeffler AG. AUTO COMPONENTS INDIA // JUNE 2022
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Gone Too Soon We are deeply saddened by the sudden loss of our colleague, Zal Cursetji
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man of many talents and one of the most genuine people to have graced our company, Zal was very energetic, always had a smile on his face, and constantly lifted the spirits of those around him. His humour would find a way to cheer everyone up in just about any situation. It’s now been years that I have known Zal and there never was a dull moment with him around. He might be 39, but had the spirit of a teenager. To me, he was more than a colleague. He was a big brother who always looked out for me and went out of his way to keep me safe on our many adventures together. Zal vouched for me when I applied and, because of him, I was able to showcase my talents at Bike India magazine and believe in myself again. For that, I will forever be in his debt. He always motivated me to do better and helped me see my potential. I have learned so much from him and I will always keep those teachings in mind. I am thoroughly going to miss those rides with him and exploring places while he would enthusiastically tell me stories about his past. Whenever he introduced me to new bikers, he would start off by praising me, followed by making fun of all of the immature things I have done. I will never forget his unique personality and the many occasions we had just having a good laugh. His legacy will surely live on in all of the people’s lives he touched. Even though it’s still hard to believe what has happened, I know that you are in a better place now. Rest and ride in peace. You will always have a special place in our hearts. — Azaman Chothia
Surely the life of any party and a bubbly soul altogether. So talented with song, guitar, bike, and fluffing things up to immense proportions. I’ll keep my eyes on the road and my feet straight, buddy. Ride in peace. — Jim A fun-loving person whose world revolved around things he was passionate about. Motorcycles were among those passions and I am glad we got to share that during his time at Bike India. Ride in peace, Zal. — Joshua A great colleague and always the life of a party. He always found time to answer my queries and was a gem of a person. It is a little-known fact that he was loved in the artist and designer community and he shall be missed. — Kurt
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Our trips and shoots together are memorable. Always so kind-hearted and humble to each of us. I have enjoyed our adventures and I still wear the Nike sneakers you gave me on our trip to Indore. I miss you, buddy. Rest in peace. — Apurva Zal, our bundle of joy. A man with a heart of gold. We’ll always miss you. — Glen I’ll always remember you, Zalu. Rest easy and bask in the heaven’s glory. So long, dear friend. — Saurabh Zal was a great colleague and an even better friend. He was an absolute joy to
It is very difficult to put your feelings into words when you lose someone very close to you. Dear Zal, you were highly talented and you excelled in whatever you did. The only regret I have is not doing a riding school with you, which was your last question to me: ‘Boss, when are you doing the RE race school?’ Your best quality was that you were a very good human being. Ride in peace, my friend. You may be gone, but you will never be forgotten.
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work with quick quips and well-timed humour both during office hours and outside. He would spread joy wherever he went. — Sahej Zal was extremely entertaining company. There is no question about his intense passion for motorcycles; something we both share. He was deeply loved by so many people and I pray that his family finds a semblance of peace and the strength they so desperately need in this impossible time. Motorcycles are inherently dangerous, yet we ride because we love them and the emotions they stir up. But there are no guarantees; stay safe out there. — Anosh
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Fins For Air-Cooled Engines As technology advances there is a huge demand for performance engines and cooling is crucial in heat dissipation. Ashish Bhatia with Prateek Pardeshi looks at the advances in aircooled systems led by fins.
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eat dissipation is crucial to the efficiency of an Internal Combustion Engine (ICE). Especially since temperatures are known to breach the ~2300-2500 degrees Centigrade mark. Here, the role of air fins is crucial. The fin as an extended surface is used to direct the heat away from the engine back into the atmosphere. Failing which, in an uncontrolled environment, one risks burning the oil film between the moving parts. It may result in seizing the engine forcing the vehicle to enter the limp mode. With efficient cooling, the temperature can be brought down by up to 150-200 degrees Centigrade. Forming an essential component of air-cooled systems, fins can be spotted easily in two-wheelers in close proximity to the engine heads and the engine blocks. According to a Lap Lambert Academic Publishing, a paper authored by Sathishkumar Kuppuraj of Elgi Equipment Ltd. from the technology department writes on the engine high temperature and how its subjected to high-degree, thermal stress. He cites fins as the only component used to dissipate the engine heat. “Fins are generally used to increase the heat transfer rate from the system to the surroundings,” he explains. In his study, he further cites how computational flow analysis, on the engine cooling fins helps determine the heat dissipation rate and the principle implemented to increase the heat transfer rate. In a noteworthy modification carried out, fins were modified using different notch types and made up of the same material. Kuppuraj stresses on the need for knowing the efficiency and effectiveness beforehand to be able to ensure a proper design. The analysis was conducted using the ANSYS - CFD Fluent software, in this case (read the detailed cover story on ANSYS with an exclusive upfront interaction in our upcoming issue to learn more about the advancements in simulation). The study is known to have made use of fins with holes, fins with a V-shaped notch and fins with a rectangular notch. In another interesting case study, experts have argued over the architecture of single-cylinder engines being more efficient than multi- cylinder engines. In the case of the former, for instance, the airflow is directed all around the sides of the cylinder, making cooling far more effective. The drawback is, that most single-cylinder engines are petrol engines and do not fit the requirements of diesel, heavy-duty vehicles. Especially since diesel has a newfound identity as “clean diesel”. These are however extended to three-wheeler duty cycles. The amount of heat dissipation, however, depends on two crucial factors: the amount of airflow through the fins and the fin surface area. Fins are known to have a high thermal conductivity. It is this conductivity that allows it to conduct the excess heat through the fin wall. It provides the added capability of an increase in the convective and radiative heat exchange. The cool air is forced through the fins by the fans, and in air planes and automotive, this is determined and often made possible by the speed of the vehicle. Be it on the radiator, WWW.AUTOCOMPONENTSINDIA.COM
Mobilised q Fins in EVs heat than a similar pin fin at any given length because of the increased surface area increasing the distance to the object. Annular fins are frequently used in liquid-gas heat exchanger systems to increase the heat transfer rate. It is noteworthy that an increase in the per centage of wetness on the fin area has an inverse correlation to the fin efficiency given that the temperature gradient increases.
Fins are not restricted to ICE only. These are also used in industrial engines and motors. In the case of Electric Vehicles (EVs) two-wheelers, these can be found on the motors. For instance, Ather uses a 6 kW permanent magnet synchronous motor designed to deliver 26 Nm of torque. To ensure heat is dissipated, the two-wheeler deploys annular fins. An annular fin transfers more
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the engine block or the engine head, they primarily help increase the surface area known to be in direct contact with the ambient air. Simply put, when cast or bolted to the flywheel, it acts as a fan blade for enhanced air circulation. Indian suppliers like Delhi-based KBA Metal Products Pvt. Ltd. and Chintamani Thermal Technologies Pvt. Ltd. from Chakan operate in the domain. They encompass different types of fins spanning straight fins of uniform cross-section and a non-uniform cross-
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section, annular fins, cylindrical fins and pin fins. The straight fins have an extended fin attached to a wall. The annular fin is attached circumferential to the cylinder head. The cross-section is known to vary from the centre line of the cylinder. It is further divided into rectangular and conical profiles. The pin fin is a crosssectional profile wherein the diameter is known to be smaller compared to its length. It may be of both uniform and nonuniform cross-sections. The material used for the pin plays a significant role here, and aluminium continues to be a choice with a growing interest owing to its chemistry. Low density and the ability to resist corrosion are the prime factors for its consideration. It also scores high on electrical and thermal conductivity. As a ductile metal, it has a low melting point and density. Notably, the study concludes with the consideration that fins with rectangular notches are far more efficient compared to V-shaped fins and fins without notches. We spotted a Royal Enfield Classic 500 fitted with rubber spacers on cylinder fins. As per riders, while it is a good sound damper, there are critics questioning the heat dissipation transfer, leaving scope for further evolution. ACI
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Valvoline introduced a range of antifreeze coolants. Deepti Thore looks at the proposition of even operating temperatures in extreme drive conditions.
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vehicle is dependent on various lubricants to stay up and running. Coolants are crucial here! Here again, the breed of an antifreeze coolant is deemed quintessential for extreme temperatures to help the vehicle maintain an even, operational temperature. Like most fluids that need a vehicle to be drained and replaced at regular intervals, coolants are no different. The coolant levels need to be monitored periodically and checked at least twice a year—before the summer heat and before the winter cold. To address the need for optimising engine performance in such varied and extreme climatic conditions, Valvoline offers a range of Antifreeze, or engine coolants for different duty cycles. The Cummin JV partner made its presence felt at the recently concluded Excon 2k21. The most common variety of liquid antifreeze is an IAT coolant formula or Inorganic Additive Technology. ZEREX™ Original Green a type of IAT coolant is claimed to be a decade old, proven formula aimed at corrosion resistance. Another common antifreeze formula is Dex-Cool®, a coolant formula approved for use in GM, Ford, Chrysler and SAAB vehicles. The ZEREX™ Dex-Cool coolant also complies with multiple industry WWW.AUTOCOMPONENTSINDIA.COM
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Rajesh Chauhan, Head of Sales Cummins & Industrial at Valvoline Cummins Pvt. Ltd.
specifications for a wider acceptance. Contrary to green coloured base, the base of the latter is distinguished by its orange sheen. The good part is that the new generation coolants can also be used in older generation vehicles by using special additives available in the market. Solutions like the AlugardPlus® are widely available. In other products, Zerex™ G-05™ which is of HOAT (Hybrid OAT) type is a silicate coolant distinguished by a yellow sheen. The ZEREX™ G-48 Hybrid OAT (HOAT) is phosphate-free and turquoise in colour. ZEREX™ Asian Vehicle Phosphated HOAT (P-HOAT) type is available in either blue or pink base while the ZEREX™ G-40, another silicate variant HOAT (Si-OAT) has a purple hue. The company also recently introduced an advanced, Glycol-based full-antifreeze coolant claimed to generate a high cooling formulation that offers the twin advantage of an extra-long service life and a superior corrosion resistance. In general, an AntiFreeze coolant is a coloured liquid that is mixed with water usually at a 50/50 ratio to help synchronise engine. As the temperature outside changes from hot to cold, the coolant is pumped throughout the engine block to maintain an even operating temperature. Antifreeze does more than just regulate temperature contrary to popular notion. It also aids in the maintenance of a corrosion WWW.AUTOCOMPONENTSINDIA.COM
free environment when maintained at optimal levels. Some of the directly known use cases include keeping the radiator from freezing or overheating. With its expertise in this sphere, Valvoline offers a variety of coolants and caters to diverse markets like American, Asian and the European, from motorcycles to passenger vehicles, to the commercial vehicles (including solutions for agri and off-highway segments). Each can of coolant is formulated to keep its designated engine type optimally operational. While the company continues to develop different formulations to fill the white spaces, there is a strong speculation of acquisition looming large. According to a Wall Street Journal report, Saudi state oil giant Aramco is eyeing the acquisition of Valvoline’s lubricants business which
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also includes the antifreeze coolant range. The company, in 2021, is said to have hinted at wanting to separate its profitable, retails business from the global operations business. A developing story, beyond Internal Combustion Engines (ICE), the company is also known to be gearing up to meet the demands of emobility as per recent revelations by Sandeep Kalia, Managing Director at Valvoline Cummins Pvt. Ltd. According to Rajesh Chauhan, Head of Sales Cummins & Industrial at Valvoline Cummins Pvt. Ltd. the company has established close knit ties with nearly 14,000 mechanics as part of an upskilling exercise earlier this year. Globally, the company piloted its EV services in the US at its retail stores in line with the vision to extend state-of-the-art prognosis as a service solution to owners, OEMs and fleet operators. These services extend to battery replacement, tyre rotations, cabin air-filter replacement, wiper replacement and safety inspections in phase-one of the strategy to establish itself as the number one supplier of EV fluids. In Asian markets, the company in partnership with Shanghai-based car maintenance service provider Tuhu is already catering to hybrid, plug-in hybrid and BEVs. XEV is the suite of Valvoline motor oil, battery protection fluid, transmission and brake fluids. ACI AUTO COMPONENTS INDIA // JUNE 2022
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Elgi Portable Air-Compressor ELGi launched two high performance, energy-efficient portable air compressors. Sumesh Soman looks at the key product offerings.
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ir compressors play a crucial role for operating Construction Equipment (CEs). At the recently concluded Excon 2K21, Elgi Equipments Ltd. launched a range of high performance, energy-efficient, and reliable electric and diesel, portable air compressors. The electric-powered PG 110E -13.5, and the dieselpowered PG 575 – 225 joined forces with the diesel-powered PG 500-185, PG 330-100, and the electric-powered PG 90E and PG 55E trolley mounted portable air compressors. Speaking on the sidelines of the launch, Rajesh Premchandran, Director, ISAAME (India, South Asia, Africa, and the Middle East), Elgi Equipments Ltd. expressed, “We are happy to launch our new electric and diesel portable air compressors which will offer our customers low maintenance costs with high energy efficiency and an enhanced productivity.” The product launches are timed to the spurt in infrastructure investments in the country. With government intervention, infrastructure is a key pillar of the USD five trillion economy in the making. According to a recent industry report by Ernst & Young Private Ltd., the infrastructure sector in India is estimated to grow at a CAGR of approximately seven per cent over the next five years. The Government plans to invest an estimated Rs.102 lakh crore earmarked for projects to be undertaken by 202425. “We are excited and well poised to address the opportunity.
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Mobilised site conditions. The company also claims an increased operational life, low Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), and best-inindustry, service support. The portable compressors will have extensive usage across various applications, including construction, blue metal quarries, coal mining, iron ore mining, granite mining, marble mining, sandstone mining, sandblasting, shotcrete, and pigging, to name a few use case scenarios.
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At ELGi, we continue to focus on understanding our customer’s stated needs, and unstated wants and deliver the right compressed air solutions,” averred Premchandran.
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ELGi’s electric-powered portable air compressors draw power from IE3 motors integrated with proprietary η-V profile air ends, claimed to deliver high productivity and reliability for drilling operations. The electrically driven compressor has a capacity of 110 kW with a 490 CFM and a maximum working pressure of 14.5 bar. These compressors also feature a Reverse Direction Switch (RDS) and single-phase preventer for better safety. The three-stage filtration system makes these portable compressors suited for operations in dusty environments, with claims of delivering an unmatched performance under the tough
q Banking on new products for growth
The consolidated Profit After Tax (PAT) for the fourth quarter (Q4FY22) was Rs.73.1 crore compared to Rs.43.4 crore in the same period, a year ago (Q4FY21). Consolidated PAT for the fiscal is pegged at Rs.178.4 crore compared to Rs.102.5 crore in FY21. The company hopes to build further in the next fiscal (FY23) and is banking on the new product launches for growth. A company statement read, that the compressor business’ performance in the domestic market has exceeded plans owing to strong demand and the go-to-market initiatives. Barring the Middle East, Africa, Australia, and the South-East Asian Countries that were affected by Covid-19 lock down, other geographies registered satisfactory sales and market share growth. An official statement in regards
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to the outlook for FY23 read, “While we remain optimistic and are well prepared to achieve our revenue targets, inflation, wars and political unrest could soften demand and affect margins. However, we are reviewing our processes and initiating actions to avoid margin erosion.” Strategic investments in the global markets are said to have helped the company in FY22 with the bulk of its growth attributed to North America, Europe, and Australia.“It would be wise to brace for this levelling of activity and focus inward on productivity and cost optimisation,” stated Jairam Varadaraj, Managing Director, ELGi Equipments Ltd. ACI
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Liquid Cooling To The Rescue
Battery Management Systems are increasingly finding a use case in liquid cooling. Ashish Bhatia looks at the grey areas of air-cooling, that suppliers have overcome.
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riginal Equipment Manufacturers are increasingly opting for liquid-cooled Battery Management Systems (BMS) in their Electric Vehicles (EVs). Drawing from the learnings gathered from liquid cooling in Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles, case-in-point, ICE vehicles using a gaseous liquid or a liquid coolant directed to the heat exchanger and further cooled by air. Prevalent in both cars and motorcycles, the liquid cooling component comprises the radiator fan and fan cowl, water pump and a thermostat as standard production equipment. The cooling system has found a use case in EV counterparts, including recently commercialised three-wheelers. With conventional cooling (air cooling) and the lack of standardisation found to make battery packs vulnerable to heat spikes, the case for liquid-cooling is stronger, perhaps more than ever before.
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In the case of ICE, water is circulated to dissipate heat from overheating parts like the cylinder head and blocks. A cooling flan cools the water as it passes through the radiator. According to AIS-137 2015 notification, for vehicles of the categories M and N,
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liquid cooling circulation, in a testing environment, had to be operated by an engine water pump only. The liquid must be cooled either by the engine radiator or an external cooling circuit where the liquid comes in thermal contact with the engine component. It was bound to a condition that the pressure loss recorded in the circuit and the pump inlet pressure must match the engine cooling system. The radiator shutter was required to be in an open state all this while. The auxiliaries included the fan, and the thermostat, and were chosen based on the desired net engine power. For the L category of vehicles, the standard production equipment also took into consideration, the engine bonnet and the bonnet air outlet. When measuring the maximum engine torque and the power, the temperature of the coolant at the outlet of the engine was required to be maintained within +/- 5K of the upper thermostatically controlled temperature, in line with the manufacturer’s specifications.
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cells and the interconnection systems. Known to be directly proportional to the square of the current flow, multiplied by the internal cell resistance, and the interconnect systems, it’s the current flow that dictates the heat proportion. This has a direct bearing on the battery performance. The electrochemical system, charge acceptance, battery power output, safety and TCO all are at stake here. To prevent the battery pack from malfunctioning in sub-zero temperatures, sub-30 degrees and above 40-degrees with the threat of a thermal runaway, the role of BMS is crucial to keep it in an operational range. According to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), the temperature difference between cells must be limited to sub-three to sub-four degrees. In liquid-cooling systems, piped
cooling is one method. Found to be better at driving hot air away from the batteries in comparison to air-cooling, its flip side is the limited liquid coolantcarrying capacity. Liquid glycol has found acceptance by manufacturers like Tesla and GM. In this case, heat is transferred through a refrigeration cycle. The coolant has a more even distribution over the cells, as per studies conducted. AUTO COMPONENTS INDIA // JUNE 2022
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To give a perspective, there are ~7,000 cells in a Tesla battery pack. In its Model S battery pack, the OEM is known to have used a metal tube arranged in a serpentine, patented pattern carrying the coolant that in turn comes in thermal contact with the surface of the cells. It is a series arrangement. In contrast, General Motors is known to have made use of aluminium, in a parallel arrangement. Porsche, in its Boxter E, is known to have used a liquid-filled cooling plate from the traction battery. In complete contrast to the above-mentioned approaches, some OEMs prefer to immerse the cells in a nonconducting fluid with a high boiling point. In India, startup company Matter has made tall claims with its refrigerant
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system aimed at cooling overheated batteries. Mohal Lalbhai, Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Matter in a company release stated that “as the safety and performance of batterypowered electric vehicles are integral to their viability and acceptability, Matter has developed a highly purpose-built battery pack that will meet the needs of the electric two-wheeler industry.” Matter Energy 1.0, is claimed to be a breakthrough futuristic battery pack that uses a battery casing known to have been built using a lightweight metal that is thermally conductive compared to alternative materials. Claims Lalbhai, the company has prioritised the safety, battery life, and performance of the pack. Using an Integrated Intelligent Thermal Management System (IITMS) in the battery pack, the company makes use of an active liquid cooling system to ensure optimum performance of the battery elements. Designed along with the battery pack and BMS to suit the “heterogeneity”, the developments are claimed to be in-house. The super-smart BMS is a testimony to the focus on safety, security, reliability and performance of battery packs. Tata Motors has announced a slew of electric passenger vehicle and commercial vehicle electric platforms leveraging a Common Architecture Shared Technology (CAST). In its ziptron technology and the Tata ACE EV, the company is known to have deployed liquid-cooled battery packs and has been able to back it up with extensive warranty. Explained Rajendra Petkar,
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Chief Technology Officer at Tata Motors Ltd., the company drew from the ‘Tata UniEVerse’ where it leveraged synergies with group companies like Tata Technology and external companies like Electra specialising in IoT for the electric powertrain. The Ace EV offers a 50 per cent higher range compared to electric three-wheelers. The lithiumion phosphate battery pack from the company is liquid-cooled and very stable, reliable and thermally suited for Indian duty cycles. With the Euler HiLoad EV, Euler Motors launched the first three-wheeler with a liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery pack in the last fiscal. Similar to Tata Motors, Euler claims a 151 km certified range on a single charge. Handling a battery capacity of 12 kWh, coupled with an electric motor with an 11 kW peak rated power and a maximum output of 10.8 kW, the battery pack is again suited for both AC and DC charging
Liquid-Cooling system on the Tata ACE EV
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Liquid-Cooling system on the Euler HiLoad EV
and is claimed to maintain optimal temperature and assure a higher battery life. The use of a liquid-cooling system has aided in the company offering an extensive battery performance warranty as a testimony of the BMS system being efficient. By maintaining optimal temperatures, claimed Saurav Kumar, Founder and CEO, Euler Motors, the company was able to increase battery life by a margin of two years.
of time-dependent, and temperature analysis of the liquid cooling process, and thermal management can be improved and battery performances can be optimised. A MathWorks simulation software helps simulates an entire EV battery cooling system. The refrigerant system is used for
cooling the overheated batteries. It represented the refrigeration cycle by the amount of heat flow extracted from the coolant. The system was simulated under either FTP-75 drive cycle or fast charge scenarios with different environment temperatures. ACI
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Breaking Down The Tamil Nadu FY23 Budget The Tamil Nadu FY23 budget is all about growth, employment opportunities and new industries. Satyakam Arya, Chairman of CII, Tamil Nadu State Council and MD & CEO at Daimler Commercial Vehicles India breaks it down for us.
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amil Nadu’s FY23 Budget is all about growth, employment opportunities and new industries. Satyakam Arya, Chairman of CII, Tamil Nadu State Council and MD & CEO at Daimler Commercial Vehicles India cites how over the years, Tamil Nadu (TN) has emerged as an economic powerhouse, being the second-highest contributor to India’s GDP. It is the most industrialised state in the country and a
favourite destination for new investments, moving swiftly towards becoming a hub for electronics-related technological transformation. The FY23 TN budget is focused on the mid to longterm priorities of the state for achieving sustainable socioeconomic growth. Backed by a sound long-term shared vision of all stakeholders, industry, and government, Tamil Nadu’s economy has demonstrated sustained
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Micro market growth over the years and is on its way to achieving its vision of becoming a USD one trillion economy by FY 2030-31. The budget presented by Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, the Finance Minister of Tamil Nadu approaches critical needs to become future-ready and to make the environment conducive for new industries to proliferate. The TN 2022-23 budget was presented to strengthen the fiscal position of the state without increasing the tax burden of the taxpayers, increasing youth employability, attracting new investments, and data-driven governance. The reduction of the fiscal deficit from 4.33 per cent to 3.80 per cent is a great achievement of the State Government despite the pandemic situation and lockdowns during the last fiscal year. TN is an attractive destination for industrial investments and the supply chain
sector plays a crucial role in enabling the growth. The pandemic has affected the supply chain and hence stability in the entire value chain will take time. Robust supply chain infrastructure is a crucial element for growth in the manufacturing sector and it is important to improve the overall efficiency in the sector while trying to accelerate demand for logistics services. Additionally, the ongoing war in Ukraine can disrupt the global economic recovery. In such a scenario, the Government’s allocation of Rs.50,000 crore towards the
construction of industrial parks in Vellore and Coimbatore, and another allotment of Rs.32,667 crore to the industries department for the development of logistics and supply chain systems is a great step. An improved supply chain infrastructure will directly result in improving the ease of doing business, which will in turn make Tamil Nadu a lucrative market for manufacturing. With higher spending allocated for the infrastructure sector, this is significant considering that the government aims to boost employment opportunities and strengthen the economy of the State.
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Micro market The Budget has also strongly focused on developing industries, encouraging MSMEs and Startups. Among MSMEs, the budget announced an allocation of Rs.50 crores for the development of 20 micro-clusters. An important aspect here is that the government is paying attention at the grass-root level or at the bottom of the pyramid to capitalise on traditionally available skills and provide impetus to developing them as an industry. It ensures economic growth and employment across the state. These are all smaller than the micro-units and they might not always require infrastructure for growth but rather address issues like their need for design inputs or visits to other clusters. The State Government is also proactively working in meeting the demand for skilled manpower. This is evident from the special fund of Rs.100 crores that will be created to build the necessary public infrastructure for export organisations in Tamil Nadu. This fund would be utilised to set up skill centres, testing centres, export warehouses, and inland container depots, with contributions from industries and industry associations. The agricultural sector has great potential to provide an essential contribution to employment opportunities and work quality. Sustainable and continued growth in the agricultural sector can act as a catalyst and make significant contributions to the fight against poverty and can lead to an increase in the household incomes of the people involved in the agricultural sector. Tractor components suppliers stand to benefit. The TN Budget rightly addresses this as the Tamil Nadu Agriculture Budget for 2022-23 emphasises the use of technology like IoT, drones, and remote sensing, besides envisaging a role for industries and other allied departments to ensure remunerative prices for farmers and enhancing employment opportunities in the farm sector.
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It is also good to see that many of the recommendations of CII have been accepted by the Government which include an upgraded single window system for CMDA, increasing of FSI to encourage transit-oriented development and the adjoining areas of the outer ring road of Chennai, Startup centre at Nandambakkam, regional startup hubs at Madurai, Tirunelveli and Erode, increased funding for Chennai-Kanyakumari industrial corridor and the Rs.5750 crore, 20 km double-deck flyover from Chennai port connecting Maduravoyal, to reduce congestion, bring more logistical efficiency and to have a great connector for multi-modal logistics. In the coming years, we are expecting the Government to push for more investments in the Southern districts of Tamil Nadu which lack industries and infrastructure for the overall economic development of the region. Another aspect is focused on renewable energy generation whether it is wind power or solar power. TN already has a sweet spot in terms of the highest number of sunny days in a year and is also conducive to the generation of power harnessing wind. The government should encourage
further investments and make it easier for industries to switch to renewable energy sources as early as possible. I believe that future footprint decisions by global corporations will also take into account whether the investment destination provides a conducive atmosphere to have a low carbon footprint right from the beginning. Further, there must be a speedy implementation of the Chennai-Kanyakumari Industrial Corridor (CKIC). The Corridor is likely to generate over 4.7 million additional jobs, driven by an annual manufacturing output of USD 222 billion. Overall, the TN Budget is futuristic, inclusive, and propels economic growth. However, all these plans will only have a positive impact when there is proper execution. The Government and private sector will have to come together to develop sector-specific industry clusters with excellent and competitive infrastructure and an end-to-end ecosystem of value chains like suppliers and service providers. If there is no gap between the announcement and implementation, Tamil Nadu is going to witness a spur in economic growth. ACI
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Tamil Nadu Finds Industry Favour And DICV Turns 10
In an upfront interaction, Satyakam Arya, Chairman of CII, Tamil Nadu State Council and MD & CEO at Daimler India Commercial Vehicles speaks to Ashish Bhatia on Tamil Nadu finding industry favour and contributing to India’s economic growth rate. He also hails a successful decade of operations in India.
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With multi-modal logistics parks coming up across the country, we will see a sharper differentiation between light-duty, medium-duty and heavy-duty trucks which at present is not at par with global benchmarks.
Where do you see the demand revival coming from? The market slowed down because of the slowing GDP growth, and that’s now coming back on its feet. This is leading to new demand and the movement of freight, and therefore demand for trucks. The second important aspect is, that in 2019 itself, the market had started to slow down. First due to the transition to BSVI, and then due to Covid-19. So it’s been three years which is a very long period of fleets not being replaced. Now, when GDP is relatively growing healthier, there is an increased demand for the movement of goods. All the fleet owners are coming back and buying new trucks. This is one major dimension which is rolling out in front of us. The second dimension, which we will see, going forward, and will impact the CV industry is the scrappage policy. The policy has been rolled out but as the infrastructure grows, this includes the scrappage centres and the testing centres, it will have a good impetus on the demand by way of fleet replacement. The third important dimension is regulations. After transition to Bharat Stage VI, we
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are gearing up for the OBD II, safety regulations are lined up and these will also influence the industry going forward. The other standalone dimension is the infrastructure as a whole in itself. We have seen the government investing aggressively in infrastructure. Whether it’s the express highways or the multimodal logistics parks. These will have an impact in the medium- to long-term. People will prefer trucks which can do higher speeds which translates to higher horsepower for a better Turn Around Time (TAT), and lower Total Cost of Operations (TCO). It will mean that the entire product portfolio will shift in this direction. With multimodal logistics parks coming up across the country, we will see a sharper differentiation between light-duty, medium-duty and heavy-duty trucks which at present is not at par with global benchmarks. The next big impact as a ripple effect will be the logistics cost in India, estimated to be at 13-14 per cent of the GDP. This should settle somewhere in the region of eight to 10 per cent which would be at par with Germany, for example. These are some of the factors which are influencing how the industry as a whole is structured. How do you look at the defining trends like turning to a gas-based economy with a shift to CNG for example? There is an uptick in people adopting gas. We all know the reasons behind it. There is an increase in the price of diesel and there is parity with gas. So even if the product may not deliver the same horsepower or torque, people are ready to compromise to bring down their running costs. I believe India is charting its way to transition away from diesel or gasoline. It’s a mix of blended fuels, it’s a mix of gas whether it’s Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) or Liquefied Nitrogen Gas (LNG) and eventually, it will be electric as well as hydrogen. In the mid-term, I see India
I believe India is charting its way to transition away from diesel or gasoline. It’s a mix of blended fuels, it’s a mix of gas whether it’s Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) or Liquified Nitrogen Gas (LNG) and eventually, it will be electric as well as hydrogen.
taking these directions but over the long-term, I see many of these fuel options as transitory options. This means, eventually, in two or three decades, we will settle down with the final solution which could be a mix of electric and hydrogen. Tell us about the long-standing focus on driver ergonomics and occupant and pedestrian safety. How have plant safety standards evolved and how are these redefining the ecosystem? Safety is deeply ingrained in our value system. Whether it’s our manufacturing plant, our operations or our products we have always been the best on the bench and defined how the market moves. As one example which is a testimony, when we were entering this market just 10 years ago, we decided we will only have the factory-fitted, wellengineered steel cabins. I remember, at that time, the entire CV market had only a ~ 20 per cent penetration on the front. 80 per cent of the market constituted the cowl trucks which then go to a body-builder to be fitted with a wooden cabin. I think we both know, how unsafe that product is when it rolls out of the factory. It’s a half-built cabin. WWW.AUTOCOMPONENTSINDIA.COM
upfront markets and continue to solidify our position as well where exports are concerned. On the future technology front, we are working internally on fronts like Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) and preparing ourselves for what lies ahead. To sump, it will mean different fuel options, and also help our push to offer mobility as a solution rather than just a product itself.
I struggle with the fact that India is the only market now offering a Bharat Stage VI emission compliant product, at par with global benchmarks or a notch behind, but when it comes to safety, we have a lot of ground to cover. Even now, an estimated 40 per cent of the trucks sold in this market are cowl. It’s high time that the government should act on it. The entire society and the industry act on it and say we do not deliver what we consider unsafe even if it meets the regulations. We must go above and beyond. I believe, compliance is about doing things right but integrity is about doing the right thing. This has always been a firm belief and going forward we will continue to. You said it’s just been 10 years since you entered the Indian market. What have been the learnings of the decade gone by and what are the major focus areas for the next decade? There are a lot of learnings and no two ways about it. I believe, we have successfully delivered on our promise on many fronts. We began by promising that we will come out with products that are ahead of the market. They are more fuel-efficient, leaders in TCO, and they will set new safety benchmarks. We have delivered on each of these fronts. To give you an example, whenever I meet my customers, they tell me, that if a fleet owner has a BharatBenz and some other brands, the driver has a natural inclination to drive WWW.AUTOCOMPONENTSINDIA.COM
the former. They don’t want to drive another brand. Even while away on a vacation, they make sure that they get the BharatBenz key back on returning. That’s their way of expressing their love for the product. With this focus on technology leadership, we’ve also transformed the CV market in a lot of ways. We will continue to strive for this. It is ingrained in BharatBenz and we will never change course. So what will change? We also supply to 50 markets worldwide. Going forward, the focus will be to go deeper into these markets. So while we develop products for India, we will also continue to explore newer
The entire society and the industry act on it and say we do not deliver what we consider unsafe even if it meets the regulations. We must go above and beyond. I believe, compliance is about doing things right but integrity is about doing the right thing.
How difficult is it to convince the Indian customer to look beyond acquisition costs to costs over an entire life cycle when selling mobility as a solution? It is the case with a lot of them but not everyone. When we entered the market, we came in with the Total Cost of Operation (TCO) logic. We use to sit across from the customer, understand their entire operation and calculate the cost, for instance, over five years. The idea is to explain, that if you buy a BharatBenz, with a slightly higher price than the competition, you will save a lot more in a very short period. This is attributed to better fuel efficiency, better TAT, and also higher safety. We have concluded that customers believe in this ideology. Customers today proactively ask for solutions to attain a better TCO. In one exercise, we looked at our entire customer portfolio and found that, on average, someone who buys a BharatBenz, for the first time, buys two trucks. The second time, the same customer buys eight trucks. The third time they buy 22 trucks on average. This tells you that the Indian customers are very cost-savvy but they also understand what gets delivered as a whole over the long term. You’ve repeatedly quoted the phrase, the more you sweat in peace the less you bleed in war. How does one translate it into business strategy? I very distinctly remember I was once on my way to the plant here at Oragadam. This was just after the first lock down. We all had apprehensions at AUTO COMPONENTS INDIA // JUNE 2022
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upfront safety of our people. It was then that I read this Malaysian proverb, I found it to closely correlate with the situation faced. Peace is akin to markets being closed so there was less to sell and hence deemed a peaceful time. I decided we must not let our efforts down and we must continue with our mid-to-longterm strategy and not waver from it. It was the time to do more so that when the crisis is over you find yourselves better prepared. I am happy we could go through with it successfully over the past two years.
We also supply to 50 markets worldwide. Going forward, the focus will be to go deeper into these markets. So while we develop products for India, we will also continue to explore newer markets and continue to solidify our position as well where exports are concerned.
How do you see Tamil Nadu growing in stature beyond current levels to draw investment and find favour from the industry as a potential micro-market? I have a very strong belief and confidence on two fronts. As Covid19 subsides, India will emerge with the highest economic growth rate, globally. Within India, Tamil Nadu will be the number one state. We already rank second in terms of GDP after Maharashtra and with all the efforts of the government and the
that point and time about stepping out of the work from home culture and how it would play out. We did everything possible in our hands to ensure the
As Covid19 subsides, India will emerge with the highest economic growth rate, globally. Within India, Tamil Nadu will be the number one state.
entire industry is putting, Tamil Nadu will be a major attraction for multiple sectors of the economy as far as new investments are concerned. We’ve seen some of these announcements coming in; we’ve seen our honourable Chief Minister leading with participation and industry dialogues to understand their needs, and committing to them, the desired ecosystem to deliver. ACI
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Trends In Mobility Anil Valsan, Director Knowledge Leader Advanced Manufacturing and Mobility Industry Market, Ernst & Young LLP, and Global Automotive & Transportation Lead Analyst spoke of trends in mobility and the impact on companies across the ecosystem. Ashish Bhatia draws attention to the insights shared.
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he 13th Edition of Apollo CV Awards 2022 had a special guest. Anil Valsan, Director Knowledge Leader - Advanced Manufacturing and Mobility Industry Market, Ernst & Young LLP, and Global Automotive & Transportation Lead Analyst as the keynote speaker brought along with him an immense passion for data, analytic and knowledge management where he is known to constantly seek innovation, implement best-inclass practices and make change palatable. Currently leading a multicultural team of Analysts and Knowledge Managers spread across the US, Europe and Asia, serving clients and EY practitioners (a 40k+ community) in sectors as different as chalk and cheese but somewhere with a common connect - business. From aerospace and defence, industrial products, chemicals, automotive, transportation and Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS), over the last decades he has delivered thought-leading datadriven research, analysis and strategy projects for the professional services as well as advanced manufacturing and mobility sectors, globally. He set the tone of by sharing insights on the trends in mobility, and the impact on companies across the mobility ecosystem. He highlighted the two key themes that his address focused on. What’s trying to change across the mobility and transportation sectors and what does it mean for companies across the ecosystem? “We are living
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Trending in unprecedented times, facing uncertainty on multiple fronts. We are still learning to live with the pandemic that has totally transformed our ways of living, working and consuming products and services,” he expressed. Drawing attention to the mobility sector still reeling from the economic costs and the horrors of the war in Ukraine, he pointed at globalisation as we have come to experience it in the last number of decades, stalling as a consequence of protectionist measures from developed as well as emerging countries. “Sustainability has become a top priority with pressures from consumers, governments investors and advocacy groups,” he averred. Citing governments the world over, announcing their commitments to a zero-emissions future either in law or draft legislation as also reaffirmed at the Conference Of Parties (COP26), he explained that these factors meant that while we are witnessing demand spikes from consumers around the world between covid-19 waves, it had also surprised and surpassed supply across many sectors. “Companies
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across the value chain are struggling to ramp up fast enough to meet demand, a result of inflationary price pressures across the board, from energy to raw materials, a shortage of key components like semiconductors, and bottlenecks to logistics and transportation infrastructure to name just a few of the challenges,” he cited.
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Thinking as an optimist, Valsan urged stakeholders to set aside threats and instead focus on the significant opportunity it presents in the short and medium-term with a market projected to grow well over 10 per cent globally, in 2022 alone. “The significant gap between demand and supply has actually created room for a variety of products and services for instance changing consumer preferences and the demand for instant delivery is driving the growth of quick commerce or hyper local delivery platforms,” he opined. Adding that last-mile delivery has grown exponentially, and consumers and customers are willing to pay a premium fee for prompt and efficient deliveries, he explained the flip side as e-commerce volumes continue to grow. Product returns are also rising at a rapid pace, he pointed.
Drawing attention to the trend of significant growth in cross-border shipping as an outcome of better logistics, digital payment options make it easier and more secure. According to Forrester, cross product purchases will actually comprise 20 per cent of the worldwide e-commerce market in 2022 with sales of over USD 627 billion. “However, there is a significant capacity constraint all around from severe container shortages, port infrastructure bottlenecks, trucking capacity constraints, driver shortages to the unavailability of warehousing and storage capacities,” he mentioned.
We are also seeing a greater willingness of auto makers suppliers, logistics companies and governments to share more data to improve visibility across the supply chain.
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Valsan shifted focus to the ways companies across the transportation ecosystem are responding to these market dynamics. Admitting to leading companies adopting various strategies, he underlined the four broad themes emerging in his opinion. The first is about the focus on building enterprise resilience; the second is about accelerating digitalisation in products services and across the enterprise; the third is about catching up on sustainability and last but not the least, speeding up innovation on resilience in the short term. “We see OEMs working really hard to try and keep their plants running and securing their supply chains clearly, for instance, the war in Ukraine has meant that a number of manufacturers have had to suspend their sales and production operations in Russia. They’ve had to adapt their sourcing strategies and minimise their exposure to tiers of supplies that are coming from the region,” he shared. He added that there was another strategy wherein manufacturers are adopting cross-sourcing where they look to supply vehicles or parts from any of their production facilities to any of their target markets. To tackle lead time, for instance, some manufacturers are also adopting a postponement strategy where control units chips are being removed from finished vehicles that are not yet sold and installed in vehicles on order. “We are also seeing a greater willingness of auto makers suppliers, logistics companies and governments to share more data to improve visibility across the supply chain,” he said. He added that companies were also passing on the increase in logistics and transportation costs to customers. Logistics providers, for instance, are including a war surcharge on shipments to Asia, Latin America and Africa among other regions as the cost
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of manufacturing increases. Adding to it, Valsan explained that there is also greater demand for aftermarket support including connected services. A majority of the fleet managers, dispatchers and truck drivers in the US, China, and Europe already have some level of connected services in their trucks. He cited fleet operators emphasising service level agreements that guarantee product uptime and that OEMs find value in bundling services that can pro-actively support their fleets and their equipment. He moved to the adoption of digitalisation across the organisation wherein logistics and transportation companies are said to be pilot testing technologies like digital twinning to stress-test supply chains and also applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning being put to good use to predict capacity needs, optimise routes and improve last-mile delivery efficiency. He drew attention to more block chain applications coming online to give stakeholders greater visibility and even eliminate intermediaries on fronts like sustainability. Almost all the major logistics companies have actually pledged to achieve carbon neutrality between 2040 and 2050. This directly translates into how they are adopting electrification to transform their fleets so the demand for sustainable and alternate fuel vehicles is higher than ever before now. In the short term, opined Valsan, there was a clear push for OEMs to have in place a portfolio of powertrains to meet the diverse needs across geographies and applications. He gave examples of markets like Asia and Latin America projected to see a phase of strong demand for alternate fuels such as natural gas and flex-fuel vehicles demand. Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) will grow in these regions over the medium term, he stated. In North America and Europe on the other hand, opined Valsan, the regions were witnessing an
appetite for both BEVs and hydrogenpowered vehicles, driven by the cost of ownership, better infrastructure incentives and even disincentives for fossil fuel-based vehicles. “The significant increase in energy costs is also likely to accelerate the demand for electric and hydrogen vehicles across markets,” he added. Citing how major manufacturers around the world including most Indian manufacturers have committed to a road map to shift product portfolios dramatically toward electrification within the next decade. Valsan also gave an example of the transportation sector innovating in line. A testimony to it is the OEMs witnessing a significant number of new entrants in just the last decade, from new products or services to intermediating or even disintermediation in new business models. In comparison, traditional auto makers are mostly self-reliant or partner with peers for developing electric or hydrogen powertrains. He urged them to look at the growing need for collaborating with startups, and technology companies for autonomous vehicles and networks. “We have certainly seen a proliferation of pilots for autonomous vehicle use cases such as automated lastmile delivery services platooning, retrofitting autonomous technologies and also for transfer hubs. Now the pandemic induced growing driver shortage, the introduction of regulations such as hours of service are also driving interest in autonomous trucking and delivery services,” he opined. In conclusion, Valsan stated that companies would actually need to learn to survive and thrive despite the uncertainties as we’ve seen with some practices by leading companies. Despite all of these challenges, a number of these companies are announcing good levels of profit margins, a reflection of the opportunities such times present. ACI WWW.AUTOCOMPONENTSINDIA.COM
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In-Cabin And External Monitoring Systems Infineon has attained new heights in smart radar sensor technology. Deepti Thore finds distinctive capabilities in its latest offering.
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ith the rising demand for safety and comfort features and an increase in sensorbased technology in vehicles, the automotive electronic market is peaking at the right time. The interior systems of the cabin are reshaping to provide a holistic driving experience. Radar sensor solutions are addressing numerous passive safety applications like left-behind child, pets or valuables detection, monitoring driver vitals and occupancy sensing with micro motions monitoring capability. Addressing this need for in-cabin and external monitoring systems, Infineon has rolled out the BGT60ATR24C, XENSIV™ 60GHz radar sensor. Powered by an embedded algorithm, the sensor can be easily installed in vehicles for rapid prototyping. While the temperatures are rising in summer, it has become necessary to note that temperatures inside the parked vehicles can reach upto 70 degrees Celsius posing a danger for children and pets left behind in the car with such disturbing fatalities coming to light. The automotive radar sensor from Infineon Technologies AG, In-Cabin Monitoring Systems (ICMS) detect micro-movements as well as vital signs of left-behind infants and pets, sound the alarm for drawing attention. In addition, the compact and cost-effective chipset addresses external applications such as front-end radar for gesture sensing, high-resolution Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) radars for distance measurement, short range sensing operations, as well as hidden sensing applications in the radome.
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The BGT60ATR24C enables 4 GHz ultra-wide bandwidth FMCW operation in a small package. The core functionality of BGT60ATR24C is to transmit FMCW signal via one of the two Transmitter Channels (TX) and receive the echo signals from the target object on the four Receiving Channels (RX). The platform operates in 58–62 GHz with a continuously usable bandwidth of 4 GHz. Configuration of the sensors and data collection are done with a digital interface. The integrated state machine enables independent data acquisition with power mode optimisation for lowest power consumption. The size- and space-optimised solution has two TX as well as four RX and offers excellent thermal management. The sensor is AEC-Q100/101 qualified and offers maximal re-use with various antenna topologies. The BGT60ATR24C shield is designed to showcase the capabilities of the BGT60ATR24C. This device offers customers design flexibility in terms of their desired antenna configuration. It consists of two transmit and four receive channels. The BGT60ATR24C shield facilitates fast prototyping and system integration, as well as initial product feature evaluation. This board offers developers the flexibility to choose their own platform depending on their preferred use cases. The sensor incorporates various use cases, serving a broad array of applications - including presence detection, LBC, ROA, proximity sensing, people counting/tracking, gesture recognition, monitoring vital signs, etc. Presence detection may only require 1 mW of power in the sensor under certain circumstances. In an automotive context, it can be of value in ROA, LBC and dashboard control. ACI AUTO COMPONENTS INDIA // JUNE 2022
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Thermal Management Aftermarket Portfolio MAHLE builds on its thermal management aftermarket portfolio. Prateek Pardeshi looks at the indirect air-conditioning condensers.
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ndirect air conditioning condensers are fast turning standard inclusions in modern vehicles. Their addition to the MAHLE aftermarket portfolio is aimed at workshops to in turn generate new revenue streams. It is expected that those in the business of the latter will benefit from the continued expansion of the thermal management product line. Maintenance of thermal management systems in hybrid and battery electric vehicles will take the place of regular oil changes in workshops,
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Globe Scan it is envisioned. “MAHLE is a strong partner for workshops for all aspects of thermal management. We recommend that our customers build up their skills in this area and support them accordingly,” averred Olaf Henning, Corporate Executive Vice President and General Manager MAHLE Aftermarket. To addressing this emerging market demand, MAHLE through its aftermarket business will offer a growing range of components, and in addition to these also venture into service equipment, training, and digital information solutions. The company owns seven brands which represent innovation and high quality. MAHLE original, knecht, behr, metal leve, izumi, clevite and brain bee are operational. In January 2020, MAHLE Aftermarket acquired the entire shareholding in Behr Hella Service (BHS). This in effect meant that all of BHS
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for passenger cars, trucks, agricultural vehicles, and construction equipment. The products sold under the Behr brand are expected to grow further. With indirect condensers representing the best technical option for hybrid and electric vehicles over the directly cooled condensers said to be lesser efficient, powerful, and compact in comparison, the inclusion in the MAHLE portfolio gives the company an edge. Add to it the growing penetration of EVs makes them all the more relevant and suited to the requirements of onboard temperature optimisation. Given that workshops are projected to find their hands full, maintaining and repairing such systems over the future, MAHLE has compiled the ‘TechTool’, an online database, providing information on the design, function, repair, and maintenance of thermal management systems. MAHLE’s TechTool, which is aimed at both beginners and professionals, and provides OEM-level information in 14 languages with detailed insights into automotive air conditioning and engine cooling in passenger cars and commercial vehicles. MAHLE also offers indepth courses that provide comprehensive expert knowledge on repair and maintenance for workshops that require employee specific training resouces at their disposal.
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of MAHLE TechPRO® and BRAIN BEE CONNEX diagnostic tools by allowing a real-time scan of the electrical system to assess relevant parameters. It is possible to keep track of the battery pack’s status, which can be displayed in a printable report, for instance. A part of a larger development project, all error codes are recognised by MAHLE TechPRO® / BRAIN BEE CONNEX in an average of 30 seconds. The Linux-based system communicates with all of the vehicle’s modules and responds to over 54,000 OEM error code descriptions in detail. It is claimed to save all data protocols locally, allowing for subsequent output without the need to reconnect to the vehicle. The diagnostic system’s robust touch screen allows for simple, intuitive operation from current vehicle status to guided troubleshooting to relevant component coding. Regular software updates are carried out automatically via the Internet thanks to integrated WiFi, ensuring that TechPRO® / CONNEX is always up to date. ACI
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